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.
View courses Book an Open DayOur 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 and Sound Courses
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.
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.
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.
Create, Collaborate, Innovate. Lay the foundations for a successful career in music and sound with our groundbreaking BA Music Producing course.
The ideal course for anyone passionate about music of all genres or looking to explore their musical talent further.
This innovative Songwriting and Production programme will inspire you to develop your own artistic voice and make lasting connections within the world of songwriting.
Learn how to deliver high-quality, safe, reliable systems that make performances technically amazing.
Why USW?
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.
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Music at USW is top in Wales for Teaching Quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
Immersed Festival
Your student experience
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.