Commercial Music BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of the West of Scotland, based in Ayr, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.
A-Level Entry
BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
102 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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)
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Ayr
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Music
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ