If you have a passion for music and want to turn that into a career of composing, performing and recording original pieces, then this course could be for you. BA (Hons) Music Production and Performance is designed to help you develop a wide range of music production and performance skills, making use of technologies to compose, perform, record and produce original music. Upon graduation you’ll leave with a substantial portfolio of original work in performance, composition and production.
Why study Music Production and Performance at Buckinghamshire New University?
You’ll learn from experienced music industry professionals while building valuable connections through guest lectures, workshops and live industry events. With opportunities to work alongside companies such as Sony, Sennheiser and Universal Music, you’ll gain real-world experience using industry-standard studios and professional equipment at our High Wycombe campus. The course combines music production and performance to develop a unique blend of creative, technical and professional skills, while our strong alumni network and membership of the UK Music Music Academic Partnership (MAP) provide ongoing support and industry links throughout your career.
What facilities can I use?
Our state-of-the-art recording studios and Dolby Atmos certified sound lab give you access to the space and technology you need. From individual edit rooms up to large Pro Tools Ultimate studios with attached live rooms and vocal booths, we have it all to help you gain hands-on experience. Studio 1 boasts a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 speaker system and an Avid S6 console. We are one of the first Universities in the UK to adopt Dolby Atmos into a music environment. Studio 2 boasts an Avid D-Command control surface and 24 channels of Focusrite ISA828 microphone preamps. Studio three and the Electronic Music Studio are based around Avid S3/S4 control surfaces and UAD Apollo x8 audio interfaces. The edit booths are equipped with microphone preamps from Avid.
What will I study?
This course will help you to develop many of the skills required the creative industries, preparing you for life in music environments, including studio-based music production, live sound, composition, performance and music-related entrepreneurial ventures. You’ll study key elements of music production and performance, including studio production, music performance and composition, critical listening and analysis, and live audio production techniques.
By integrating studies in creative music practice, critical listening and audio production our BA (Hons) Music Production and Performance course will help you to understand the connections between these different activities and how they can be integrated into future careers.
What are my career prospects?
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported in developing the creative, technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in the music industry. The BA (Hons) Music Production and Performance degree prepares you for roles including producer, performer, composer, researcher or educator, while giving you opportunities to learn from industry experts through guest talks and events at our High Wycombe campus. Previous guest speakers have included renowned professionals such as Dan Hulme, Andrew Scheps, Jon Leidecker and DJ Krust, and graduates can also progress onto postgraduate study including MA Music Business or MA Music and Audio Production.
Year one
Core
Audio Production Technologies
Live Audio
Performance Practice & Reflection
Recording & Mixing Techniques
Entertainment Industry Framework
Year Two
Core
Advanced Performance Practice & Reflection
Creative Audio Production
Research Methods
Optional
Songwriting Techniques
Live Production Technology
Performance Development
Music Publishing
Music Publishing (Placement)
Year three
Core
Performance Application & Strategy
Professional Production Project
Dissertation/Independent Work
Optional
Creative Performance Technology
Immersive Audio Techniques
Creative Audio Project
Songwriting Techniques 2
Digital Marketing
Our teaching staff have a wealth of professional and academic experience, with many still actively working in the music industry. You’ll also engage with our dynamic programme of visiting lectures and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and plenty of networking opportunities. You’ll also benefit from our expert-lecturers who have a wealth of knowledge and experience within the industry.
You’ll study in a close-knit tutor group where everyone’s input is recognised and valued. Not only could you make friends for life, you’ll also make important connections that will last through your career, and you’ll form a network, just like you’d find in the working-world.
A variety of assessment vehicles will be used as appropriate to the modules you take, including assignments carried out in your own time, in-class assignments, workshops and presentations. Assessments will be appropriate to the task, achievable, motivating and vocationally focussed, forming a constructive part of your learning process.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
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This underpins how we champion an inclusive community that transforms lives.
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