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

Discover your future in music with Music Production and Business at BNU. This course blends hands-on audio production with key business skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the music industry. You'll work in high end facilities and learn from industry experts, making sure you're ready to start your career with confidence.

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

What you will study

Combine your love of music with sound business practice. You ’ ll develop relevant management skills and a firm understanding of the music business. Core modules include Audio Production Technologies, Introduction to Artist Development, Recording and Mixing Techniques, Entertainment Industry Framework, Audio Production Practice, Managing Your Brand, Creative Audio Production, Research Methods, Advanced Recording & Mixing Techniques, Music Business Project, Music Publishing, Professional Production Project, Extended Independent Work, Digital Marketing. Optional modules include The Music Entrepreneur, Artist Management, Immersive Audio Techniques, The Recording Collaboration, A&R: Artist & Repertoire Content for the Music Industry, Entertainment Law.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the Music industry, find out more about our Music alumni in the Wall of Fame. Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course, such as MA Music Business or MA Music and Audio Production. Roles include Music Producers, Sound Engineers, Artist Managers, Music Marketers, Studio Managers, Live Sound Technicians, Music Entrepreneurs, Music Publishers, A&R Representatives, Music Licensing Specialists.

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