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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Ayr Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
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鈥檙e interested in music promotion, songwriting, teaching, tour management, research, sound production or instrumental performance, you鈥檒l 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鈥檚 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)
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 15,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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University information
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University League Table
128th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
77th out of 80 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 213160 75%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10056.0 56%66th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%29th
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