Overview

Commercial Music degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland is aimed at songwriters, producers and DJs, and those wishing to run small record companies or to stage live events. You will work with UWS staff and visiting lecturers, who are themselves practising music industry professionals, and make key contacts across the music industry.

Highlights

Covering a broad range of subjects, this degree will prepares students for progression towards a variety of roles in the commercial music industries.
Guest lectures from industry professionals and degree 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 degree is part of UWS’s Creative Skillset Media Academy, is an Avid Authorised Training Partner and has JAMES accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaborative Music Practice

Music, Audiences & Participation

Popular Music Techniques

Recording for Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ayr, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Literacy & Numeracy

All applicants are expected to demonstrate good levels of literacy and numeracy, holding passes in English and Mathematics at the following levels:

Scottish National 5 (grades A, B or C)

Scottish Standard Grade (grades 1, 2 or 3)

Scottish Intermediate 2 (grades A, B or C)

GCSE (A, B or C)

Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary level (grade C2 or higher)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK: £9,250 Cost per year of study

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