Commercial Music

University of the West of Scotland

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Music

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

A-Level Grades BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 102 points
Scottish Higher BBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher CCC
BTEC MMM

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Ayr
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000