Overview

Whether you see your future in studio and live production or within a record label, composing or performing, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills with expert guidance, making use of industry-standard technology to compose, perform, record and produce original music.

Why study this subject?

The Recorded Music sector offers a range of different roles in different environments for you to explore and opportunities in the UK music industry are plentiful. A (Hons) Music Production degree will help you develop your creativity, expand your skillset and learn key business tactics to graduate career-ready.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Bucks New University has been delivering courses in the music industry for over 25 years and we have a wealth of expertise from within our network of lecturing staff, guest speakers, and alumni, all with a track record of success in a wide variety of roles in the music business internationally.

Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.

What are my career prospects?

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation.

Our BA (Hons) Music Production course will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities in areas such as:

Producers
performers
composers
researchers or educators
setting up your own production company
music production for music charts
production company management
artist management
performance
film advertising

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Live Production Technology
Creative Audio Production
Location Sound & Post-production
Songwriting Techniques
Electronic Production Techniques
Creative Performance Technology
Sound Design & Sonic Installation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Music Composition View 33 other Bachelors in Music Composition in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)
A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15150 GBP / year

≈ 15150 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

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.

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Overview

Why study this subject?

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

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

Available Scholarships

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