BA (Hons) Audio and Music Production at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Sound isn’t just background noise; it’s the heartbeat of any story. Think of the hush before a horror jump-scare, or the rolling bass that carries you through a game’s final level. Our BA (Hons) Audio and Music Production course puts sound design front and centre, giving you the chance to create everything from detailed Foley for film to wild, experimental sound art.

Faculty: Music Production Performance and Business | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

To reflect the real world, you’ll work as part of a production crew both on and off campus. You’ll collaborate with students from other courses, including Film & TV and Performing Arts on projects ranging from the screen to the stage. Core modules include Audio Production Technologies, Sound Design for Moving Image, Computer Programming for Audio Applications, Recording & Mixing Techniques, Live Audio, Audio Production Practice, Location Sound & Post-production, Sound Design for Non-linear Media, Creative Audio Production, Sound Design Projects, Research Methods, Advanced Recording & Mixing Techniques, Sound Design & Sonic Installation, Dissertation/Independent Work. Optional modules include Professional Production Practice, Sound Design Final Portfolio.

Career pathways

Our graduates go in all sorts of directions; sound design for film and TV, audio post-production, game audio, music production, even sports broadcasting at events like the Olympics and Formula 1. Some go freelance straight away; others dive into postgraduate study in areas like spatial or interactive audio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis. If you don't meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or if you don't feel feel fully prepared for a degree course, you can apply for a four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year - find out more. UCAS code J933.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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