Overview

Course overview

On this Commercial Music program at Bath Spa University, you'll build on your current skills and experience whilst focusing on a particular area of the music industry: Song-writing, Music Production or the Music Business.

You'll choose your modules based on your individual career aspirations, and work towards a major project focused on your specialism:

As a songwriter, you could create your own album, or write for others, and develop a showcase of material to pitch to publishers.
As a producer, you could apply your skills to your own music or focus on producing for other artists.
Your focus on the music business could encompass anything from artist management to setting up your own promotions company or starting a record label.

Whichever specialism you choose, you'll be working with tutors who have worked in the music industry at the highest level. Their experience includes number one albums, gold and multi-platinum recordings, BAFTA awards, Grammy nominations, and international touring and recording experience.

Careers

Recent graduates have gone onto roles such as:

Professional signed artist
Published songwriter
Working in a record company
Music publisher
Music agent
Music promoter
Studio producer/engineer
Music manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodologies and Context
Songwriting Skills
Music Business Analysis
Song, Culture and Identity
Professional Collaboration
Music Production Anatomy
Digital Marketing in the Music Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent music industry experience.
You'll need to provide a digital portfolio of your creative/business work and we'll then interview you online to discuss your suitability for the course.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17835 GBP / year

≈ 17835 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9225 GBP / year

≈ 9225 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK part time £4,613

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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