Music, Audio and Performing Arts Courses

Why choose us?

Use our world-class facilities and equipment to hone your skills in music performance, music production, audio production, podcasting or arts management. As well as gaining a thorough knowledge of your chosen pathway and practices, you'll also acquire skills in composition, performance, AI and critical thinking.

BA and MA postgraduate pathways in performing arts

For performing arts, we currently offer our online BA Professional Arts Practice for students with prior experience. To apply you will need at least two years of previous successful undergraduate study in an appropriate subject, an ordinary degree or foundation degree in an appropriate subject. Alternatively, you may apply if you have three or more years of professional experience.

For more info visit the BA Professional Arts Practice course page.

Facilities

MDX Studios gives you a working studio on campus, with professional crew support and industry-level production facilities. As part of Screen London Barnet, you’ll study in one of north London’s fastest-growing creative production hubs.

You'll have access to an industry-standard recording and mixing studio, concert grand pianos, sound-insulated practice rooms and computer suites. You'll be taught by staff who are all active practitioners or researchers in music, sound, the arts or business, including prominent industry speakers.

Arts and creative industries facilities

Industry experience and partnerships

Gain key industry links to the world of music, audio and performing arts world with regular visiting guest speakers and masterclasses from leading practitioners and music industry managers. The Firebird Orchestra, Allegri String Quartet, Daniel Miller (Founder of Mute Records) and Grammy award-winning producer Alan Branch are just a few examples of artists and industry titans you might work with.

We host a variety of gigs, including the North London Degree Show Festival which features student performances. You can also find smaller events like Grove Sessions open mic nights and lunchtime concerts on campus.

News

• MDX graduate wins Brit Award with jazz quintet Ezra Collective
• PhD students use dance to celebrate human connection

Careers and employability

There are many different music and performing arts career routes, including media, publishing, cultural organisations, education, festivals, PR, merchandising, arts charities, production, and roles in recording studios and record labels.

Here are a few of the many successful alumni who graduated from Middlesex University:

• James Mollison (Ezra Collective – Mercury Prize winners 2023)
• Marina Diamandis (Marina & the Diamonds)
• Alison Goldfrapp (Goldfrapp)
• Jack Pollitt (drummer for Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell; West End credits; film/TV soundtracks)
• Jon Shone (musical director for One Direction)
• Chris Gulino (keys – Jessie J, Sophie Ellis-Bextor) 

Your career and job opportunities