BBC Maestro
Learning from famous names is the idea behind BBC Maestro, an online course platform that launched in 2020. Run by Maestro Media Ltd under licence from BBC Studios Distribution, it sells video courses on writing, business, wellness, cooking and the arts. There is nothing to post: lessons open straight after purchase and can be downloaded in the app. It suits self-paced learners who enjoy watching an expert explain their craft.
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- Student discountYes, BBC Maestro offers a 25% student discount on subscriptions, single courses, and gift cards. Students need to email the support team from their student account with their full name, educational institution, and desired product. Verification via SheerID may apply for US students.
- NHS discountYes, NHS workers and Public Health Staff can receive a 25% discount on BBC Maestro subscriptions, single courses, and gift cards. To avail, email the support team from a work account with workplace, role, and course details.
- Military discountYes, BBC Maestro offers a military discount for active, veteran, retired, and reservist US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, and Coast Guard personnel, verified via a third-party service. UK military discount details were not specified in the search results.
- Gift cardsAvailable if you're buying for someone else.
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About BBC Maestro
Who teaches what
The tutor list is the main draw. Isabel Allende covers storytelling, Steven Bartlett talks through growing a company and Jo Malone CBE shares how she thinks about entrepreneurship. Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Professor Tim Spector take on health and food. Owen O'Kane tackles anxiety, Evy Poumpouras teaches influence and Marina Abramović explores presence. Other subjects stretch into film and TV, theatre, music, art and design, and home and lifestyle. Each course pairs HD video lessons with workbooks and exercises, so it rewards people who do the tasks rather than just watching.
One course or the whole library
There are two ways to buy. A single course suits someone with one subject in mind, while an annual subscription opens every course on the platform. Gift cards are sold for presents. Reduced pricing is available to students, NHS staff and eligible members of the military. Students apply by emailing the support team from their student account.
Refunds and payment
Because the product is digital, refunds work differently from a physical shop. BBC Maestro's terms suggest a refund may be possible within a set period if a course hasn't been substantially watched. Check them before pressing play. Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Apple Pay are all accepted.
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BBC Maestro quick facts
| Delivery | <p>Instant digital access upon purchase. Download courses via mobile app for offline viewing.</p> |
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| Returns | Typically, digital course purchases may be eligible for a refund within a specified period if the course content has not been substantially accessed. Please refer to BBC Maestro's terms and conditions for full details on their refund policy. |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay |
| Gift cards | Yes |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Parent company | Maestro Media Ltd (under licence from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd) |
| Stores | Online platform |
BBC Maestro contact
- Website
- bbcmaestro.com
BBC Maestro FAQs
Do I need the BBC Maestro app?
No. Courses can be watched online as soon as they're bought. The iOS and Android apps add the option of downloading lessons to watch offline.
Is a subscription better value than single courses?
It depends how many you plan to take. A single course is listed at £79 and the annual subscription to every course at £120. Anyone taking two or more will usually pay less by subscribing.
Who runs BBC Maestro?
The platform is operated by Maestro Media Ltd under a licence from BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. It is UK-based and launched in October 2020.
How do students claim a discount?
Students email the BBC Maestro support team from their student account. The message should give their full name, place of study and the subscription, course or gift card they want.
