Commercial Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Commercial Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Summary
The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme will assist you in developing the practical and 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 production or instrumental performance, you’ll be able to customise the programme to suit your career aspirations.
Developed and delivered in collaboration with music industries professionals, this programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and expe...
Course Summary
The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme will assist you in developing the practical and 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 production or instrumental performance, you’ll be able to customise the programme to suit your career aspirations.
Developed and delivered in collaboration with music industries professionals, this programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to navigate the ever-changing commercial music industries.
Programme Highlights
Covering a broad range of subjects, this programme will prepares students for progression towards a variety of roles in the commercial music industries.
Guest lectures from industry professionals and programme alumni will provide you with first-hand insight into the commercial music industry and great networking opportunities with key contacts.
Flexible study options mean you can customise your learning experience to suit your circumstances and career goals.
This programme is part of UWS’s Creative Skillset Media Academy, is an Avid Authorised Training Partner and has JAMES accreditation.
Programme Details
The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme is aimed at aspiring songwriters, producers, music educators and DJs, those considering employment in record labels and live events and every aspect of the music industries.
Our diverse staff team is made up of a range of active music industries practitioners and researchers. Studying this programme will help you make key contacts with professionals across every sector of music.
Careers
BA (Hons) Commercial Music graduates have gone on to secure roles including:
Record company A&R
Promoters
Tour managers
Performers
Music teachers
Sound engineers
Producers
Performing and recording artists
Programme leaders (HE / FE)
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-07
Campus
Ayr Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A32-C84
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
A level
including English For year 2 entry, BBB required including English
T Level
including English For year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject including English
UCAS Tariff
including English
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 2 with one of the following HNC titles: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Production; Music Business; Sound Production.
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with B in graded unit in one of the following HND titles: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Business
Scottish Higher
including English at B
Scottish Advanced Higher
For entry to Year 2, including Higher English at B
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
including English For year 2 entry, DDM in relevant subject required including English
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including English at Higher Level For year 2 entry, 28 points required including English at Higher Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
including English For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject including English
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including English at H2
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,275 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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