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Commercial Music BA (Hons)

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United Kingdom, Paisley

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University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom , Paisley

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W340

Campuses

Ayr

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Commercial Music BA (Hons)

About

The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme will assist you in developing the critical skills to secure a role in the ever-evolving commercial music industries.

Whether you’re interested in music promotion, songwriting, teaching, tour management, research, sound engineering or instrumental performance, you’ll be able to customise the programme to suit your career aspirations.

Developed in collaboration with music industry professionals, this programme focuses on contemporary issues in commercial music and the opportunities new media has opened up.

Professional Approval and Accreditation

BA Commercial Music is part of the UWS Creative Skillset Media Academy, is an Avid Authorised Training Partner and has JAMES accreditation.

The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme will assist you in developing the critical skills to secure a role in the ever-evolving commercial music industries.

Developed in collaboration with music industry professionals, this programme focuses on contemporary issues in commercial music and the opportunities new media has opened up.

Professional Approval and Accreditation

BA Commercial Music is part of the UWS Creative Skillset Media Academy, is an Avid Authorised Training Partner and has JAMES accreditation.

Career prospects

Jobs

Graduates work as record company personnel, teachers, promoters, music marketing and PR specialists, tour managers, sound engineers, music lecturers, producers and performing and recording artists.

Further Study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to an MA, MSc, PhD or teaching qualification. Appropriate post-graduate programmes (teaching / music / research) are available in Scotland and elsewhere. Programme staff can advise you further on completion of your undergraduate qualification.

The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme will assist you in developing the critical skills to secure a role in the ever-evolving commercial music industries.

Whether youre interested in music promotion, songwriting, teaching, tour management, research, sound engineering or instrumental performance, youll be able to customise the programme to suit your career aspirations.

Developed in collaboration with music industry professionals, this programme focuses on contemporary issues in commercial music and the opportunities new media has opened up.

Professional Approval and Accreditation

BA Commercial Music is part of the UWS Creative Skillset Media Academy, is an Avid Authorised Training Partner and has JAMES accreditation.

Disciplines

Business & Creative Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250 / year

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Explore the courses on offer.

2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

Check out our guide on how to write a personal statement.

6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.