Overview

Through your Music and Audio Production studies, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your personal organisation skills, self-discipline, time management and dedication to succeed in a competitive field.

During your time at Bucks New University you will be able to enhance your team-working skills, demonstrating to employers the ability to devise creative solutions and work effectively with others, and can hone your communication skills to form concise, compelling and coherent arguments.

Why study this subject?

The Recorded Music sector offers a range of different roles in different environments for you to explore. The UK music industry contributed £5.8bn to the UK economy in 2019, (Music By Numbers UK Music) and employed an estimated 315,000 people in music, performing and visual arts (DCMS 2020) so the opportunities open to you are great.

Whether you see your future in studio and live production or within a record label, you can be sure you’ll gain skills and knowledge that can prepare you for the career of your dreams.

What are my career prospects?

This course will prepare you to work in a number of freelance professional roles such as Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, Studio Technician, Sound Editor, Sound Technology Educator, further postgraduate study or research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Recording Performance
Future Production Technologies
Sound Design for Linear Media
Social Media Marketing
The Live Music Industry
Immersive Audio Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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More details

Typically there are no deadlines at Buckinghamshire New University, however it is recommend to apply sooner rather than later.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 48 other Masters in Music Composition in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A typical applicant will hold a 2:1 and have an interest in pursuing a career in music, or have several years’ experience in the industry at an appropriate level.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16280 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11420 GBP / year

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Living costs

High Wycombe

United Kingdom

700 - 1200 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why study this subject?

What are my career prospects?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

High Wycombe

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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