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Music and Sound Degrees

USW Music and Sound provides real-world simulation, education and networks that prepare students for successful careers within the music industry.

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Our location and connections with the music industry provide an ideal backdrop for students and our collaborations with Natwest Bank, Music Managers Forum, BBC Horizons, Warner Music, Swn Festival and Boomtown are at the heart of our courses.


Why Music and Sound at USW?

Music City

Welcome to Cardiff, the UK's first official music city. WAs students, you'll immerse yourself in our vibrant music scene and tap into our vast creative industry networks, providing you with boundless opportunities to fuel your artistic ambitions.

Immerse Yourself

Each year, our talented students take the reins of the Immersed! multi-media festival, orchestrating every aspect of event management—from ticketing and artist coordination to sales and marketing. With a lineup that features both local, independent artists and acclaimed names like the BEM awarded Lady Leshurr, they create an unforgettable musical experience.

Award-Winning Students

Our students and graduates celebrate prestigious award wins including current student, Hollie Singer, who was announced as the winner of the Welsh Music Prize 2019, with her band Adwaith and David Newington aka Boy Azooga in 2018.

Music and Sound Courses

Creative Industries (Popular Music Technology) (Top-Up) - BSc (Hons)

Throughout the Popular Music Technology course, you will be involved in extensive project work, which will focus on the development of industry related products. For a broader understanding of industry and the workplace, you will collaborate with your fellow students in performance, composition, recording and research.

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Music Business - BA (Hons)

This course offers an immersive, creative, and practical grounding in music business developed and delivered by music industry and academic experts. The teaching team will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the new business models emerging in today’s music industry and challenge you to develop your own personal career strategies.

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Music Engineering and Production - MSc

An important element of the music engineering masters is the practical application of your knowledge to generate highly creative work. Allied areas are also examined, which allows graduates to apply their skills in many other media-related fields, including film and animation.

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Music Producing - BA (Hons)

Create, Collaborate, Innovate. Lay the foundations for a successful career in music and sound with our groundbreaking BA Music Producing course.

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Popular and Commercial Music - BA (Hons)

The ideal course for anyone passionate about music of all genres or looking to explore their musical talent further.

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Songwriting and Production - MA

This innovative Songwriting and Production programme will inspire you to develop your own artistic voice and make lasting connections within the world of songwriting.

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Sound, Lighting and Live Event Technology - BSc (Hons)

Learn how to deliver high-quality, safe, reliable systems that make performances technically amazing.

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Why USW?

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  • Take the reins of the Immersed! festival every year, a multi-media Festival curated by Creative Industries students at USW.

  • Music at USW is top in Wales for Teaching Quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Why USW?

90%

of BA (Hons) Music Producing students at USW were satisfied with their course (National Student Survey 2024).   

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  • Take the reins of the Immersed! festival every year, a multi-media Festival curated by Creative Industries students at USW.

  • Music at USW is top in Wales for Teaching Quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)


Immersed Festival

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Study in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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