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

Do you have a passion for song writing? Do you want to make a career out of it? Our BA (Hons) Songwriting and Music Production course gives you the opportunity to access expert guidance and the space to focus on, and hone, your craft.

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

This degree covers the main areas essential to building a career in this competitive field: song writing ability, recording knowledge, and business know-how. Each area is key to helping you turn song writing into a profession. Core modules include Audio Production Technologies, Entertainment Industry Framework, Managing Your Brand, Performance Practice & Reflection, Introduction to Songwriting, Introduction to Musicianship, Music Publishing, Research Methods, Performance Development, Songwriting Techniques, Advanced Recording and Mixing Techniques, Musicianship and Peer Mentoring, Extended Independent Work, Digital Marketing.

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. As well as helping you establish yourself as a professional songwriter, our BA (Hons) Songwriting and Music Production course is a great preparation for working in other related areas of the music industry, such as music production, music publishing or artist management. Roles include Dan Hulme, Andrew Scheps, Jon Leidecker, DJ Krust.

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