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Bath Spa University BA (Hons) in Commercial Music
Bath Spa University

BA (Hons) in Commercial Music

3 up to 4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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GBP 16,905 / per year *

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* international full time | UK part time: £4,625 | UK full time: £9,250 | professional placement year full time for UK: £1,850 international: £3,150

Key Summary

    About: The BA (Hons) in Commercial Music explores various aspects of the music industry, including songwriting, production, and performance. The course combines practical skills with music theory and history, preparing students for a dynamic career in music. Emphasis is placed on developing a personalized portfolio and gaining industry experience.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as music producers, sound engineers, songwriters, or artists. Other potential roles include music business management, teaching, and freelance opportunities within various facets of the music industry.

Introduction

If you have a flair for original musical ideas, our Commercial Music course can take you on a creative journey to inspire and define a lifelong career. You’ll write original material alongside exploring identity, promotion, and the wider music business - the context of your music.
Some of our graduates are signed artists. Others work for record labels, in music publishing, in the entertainment business, or across the digital sector.

Professional placement year

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This optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for, and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.

By completing the module, you'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Professional Placement Year' to your degree title.

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