Buckinghamshire New University

MA Music and Audio Production

Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MA Music and Audio Production will provide you 25 Years of Music Education with an opportunity to learn about advanced recording and production techniques, exploring new methods of sound creation and manipulation using industry standard software.

Key highlights

  • Covers record production, sound design and audio-visual composition
  • Includes study of sound art and creative audio production
  • Explores the music business alongside creative production topics
  • Builds organisation, self-discipline and time management for a competitive field

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — 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.

Scholarships

  • International Early Payment Discount

    One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Fee Discount

    50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.

Careers this course leads to

  • Music producer
  • Sound designer
  • Audio engineer
  • Composer for media
  • Sound artist
  • Music business manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,990 per year | International: £15,550 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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