Course Overview
Offered by Buckinghamshire New University, the MA Music and Audio Production provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you’re seeking to advance your career in music and audio production, this course gives you the opportunity to study record production, sound design, audio-visual composition, sound art, creative audio production and music business, amongst other exciting topics. Through your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your personal organisation skills, self-discipline, time management and dedication to succeed in a competitive field. Why study this subject? The Recorded Music sector offers a range of different roles in different environments for you to explore. International tuition fees are £15,400 per year, home/UK fees are £10,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | What are the course entry requirements? Additionally, you'll benefit from extensive studio time and engaging real-world projects that mirror industry challenges, refining your recording, editing, and mixing skills while building a diverse portfolio that showcases your creative talent and technical expertise in music and audio production. Practical assignment Report Essay Portfolio Reflective commentary Research proposal Dissertation Practical project MA Music and Audio Production Programme Speci |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,400
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £20,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £25,000 | £32,500 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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