ThinkSpace Education is a private online higher education provider based in the UK, specialising in Masters degrees in music composition, orchestration, sound design, and audio post-production for film, television, and video games. Founded in 1996 by film and TV composer Guy Michelmore (Mavel, Disney, Netflix), ThinkSpace offers accredited Masters degrees validated and awarded by Arts University Bournemouth — one of the UK’s leading creative universities, established in 1880. ThinkSpace has more than 750 graduates from its Masters programmes, which began in 2014, and an average graduation rate of 92%.

Why study at ThinkSpace Education?

Specialist online institution for media composition, music production, and sound design.

Learn real-world skills from over 90 working industry professionals.

Regular one-to-one tuition and mentoring.

Flexible part-time schedules that can fit around life and work.

Study from anywhere in the world, at any age.

Over 350

postgraduate students

13

courses

Nominated

for a 2025 Postgrad Award and 2025 PIEoneer Award

Online

course delivery

Computer Science (8) Creative Arts & Design (9) Communication & Media Studies (7)

About ThinkSpace Education

ThinkSpace online Masters degrees are designed to get you to where you want to be. Whether that's to advance your career, change career, or just to be the best composer or producer you can be.

Our core mission is to connect students with working industry professionals, combining the guidance of experienced experts with the insights of rising stars in their fields. Tuition is delivered via a custom-built online learning environment, designed specifically for music and audio education.

One-to-one tuition and mentoring is a major component of our Masters programmes, as are flexible part-time schedules, which enable people of all ages and backgrounds to study – often around work and family commitments.



Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. At ThinkSpace Education, one of our top priorities is ensuring that our Master’s degree students feel fully connected and supported, wherever they are in the world.

From the moment you join, you become part of a vibrant international community of composers, producers, and sound designers. Regular one-to-one tutorials with your tutors mean you’re never just “submitting work into a void” — you’re having real conversations with experienced professionals who understand your goals and are invested in your progress.

Beyond individual tuition, you’ll take part in group webinars and collaborative workshops that bring students and tutors together in real time. Our dedicated student Discord server is always alive with discussion, feedback, and shared projects. Whether you’re troubleshooting a tricky cue, celebrating a breakthrough, or chatting about the latest film score, there’s always someone to connect with.

We also host frequent live events, Q&A sessions, and guest masterclasses with leading industry figures, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from professionals working at the highest level. And because our students span dozens of countries and time zones, you’ll quickly find yourself part of a global network of friends, collaborators, and future colleagues.

Put simply: you’re never just “at home on your own” when you study with us. You’re joining a supportive, professional community where connections are made, collaborations are born, and lifelong friendships are formed.



"I can’t recommend this course enough. Being taught by people who are actively working in the industry is so essential, because it's constantly changing. I love the programme and I’m proud to have done it."

"If you're considering this course – go for it. The course material is phenomenal, the tutors are great and the support staff are fantastic."


No. A bachelor’s degree in any subject will suffice. And if you don’t have a degree at all, there are alternative entry routes available.

Absolutely. Many of our students do. We offer flexible part-time schedules starting at around 8 hours of study per week (on average). You can also speed up, slow down, or pause your studies at regular points if life gets in the way.

We have been offering distance learning courses since 1996 and over 35,000 musicians and have taken our online courses. We expanded into Master’s degrees in 2014, which are validated and awarded by Arts University Bournemouth — one of the UK’s leading creative universities, established in 1880.

Our Masters degrees and designed and taught by working industry professionals, and so offer up-to-the-minute knowledge and skills. We also include regular one-to-one tuition and mentoring. Plus, our students get lifelong access to not only all materials for their degree, but to materials for all our other degrees too – all included within one course fee.


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