B.A. Music Production

About the course

A 210-ECTS, seven-semester course combining training as a songwriter/composer and live and studio musician with sound engineering, recording technology, arrangement, mixing, media music production and music business know-how. Taught entirely in English at SRH’s Berlin campus.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• SRH asks for a general higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. Under German rules (KMK/ZAB) the Leaving Certificate gives direct entry to arts subjects if you have six general subjects, including two languages and Maths (at least O5/H6), with at least two at Higher Level H5 or better and the other four at O6/H6 or better. No extra Higher Level Maths or science is needed for arts. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. SRH publishes nothing specific on the Irish Leaving Cert, so confirm with admissions.
• Practical entrance process: performance videos (the entrance exam guide asks for two unedited videos of 1-4 minutes each, plus an optional intro video; Music Production applicants may also show a production or release), then a live theory/practical test and motivation interview (online or on campus) covering ear training, reading skills, musical knowledge and technical questions about your productions.
• You must submit proof of English (SRH mentions TOEFL, IELTS or comparable certificates). No minimum level or exemption for Irish school leavers is published, so ask admissions whether Leaving Cert English is accepted.

How to apply

1. Prepare your videosRecord unedited performance videos (1-4 minutes each, no audio processing) on your instrument or voice. An optional intro video and a sample production can be added. Check the current video count with SRH, as the programme page and exam guide differ.
2. Apply onlineCreate an account at apply.srh.de and upload your CV, passport, videos, proof of English and school results (Leaving Cert results or interim results). Applications are open all year; aim for spring 2027.
3. Live entrance examIf your application passes the first review, sit the theory and practical test plus a motivation interview, online or in Berlin. Use SRH’s sample exam materials to prepare.
4. Sign the study contractAfter an offer, sign the study contract, pay the €750 enrolment fee and arrange housing before the 1 October 2027 start.

Costs

• EU/EEA students pay €790 a month (about €9,480 a year), plus a one-off enrolment fee of €750. Over the 42 months of the course that works out at roughly €33,180 in tuition (our calculation; SRH does not publish a total). This is a private university, so the German tuition-free rule does not apply. No separate application fee is published.

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