Commercial Songwriting & Production - London MA

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

London Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,900 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Commercial Songwriting & Production - London MA

About

Introduction:

This Masters Commercial Songwriting and Production, validated by Nottingham Trent University, is an industry-driven practical postgraduate degree taught in partnership with Tileyard.

It balances traditional creative songwriting and production practice with a critical evaluation of specialised tools, techniques and case studies unique to the current music and entertainment industries.

Our 1-2-1 industry mentoring sessions provide continued professional feedback and strengthen employability. You’ll also benefit from regular industry networking events, professional masterclasses, industry playbacks, work-based learning opportunities and the unrivalled social network at Tileyard.

Alumni receive regular live commercial briefs, discounts on products and events and can annually pitch any commercial projects to the Tileyard Investment Fund.

Artists producers and companies located at Tileyard include Noel Gallagher, Liam Howlett (The Prodigy), and Apple Music.

Take advantage of our in-house record label, Denizen, where you can gain access to industry mentors and grants, to help you progress in your music career.

This course is also available for online distance learning.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution
Applicants should have a genuine interest in music business. Please use the personal statement to demonstrate your motivation and suitability for the course, including related skills.
Applicants who have been taught and assessed in languages other than English should have an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Personal statement:

You should include in your personal statement why you want to study this course and what career you are aiming for.

Career

Careers and employability

Graduates will be equipped to take up roles working as a studio owner, recording engineer, producer, songwriter, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, music for media composer, artist, working for a record label/publisher.

YouFirst – working with our Employability Team

Studying for a degree at a popular university has many benefits but none more so than having access to a large employability team.

Our friendly, experienced career consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.