MA Commercial Music at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

On our Commercial Music MA, you'll build on your current skills and experience whilst focusing on a particular area of the music industry: Songwriting, 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: 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.

Faculty: Bath School of Music and Performing Arts | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time. | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

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. Develop a wealth of indispensable digital skills that you can take into your future career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We're looking for graduates who want to build on their existing skills to professionalise their creative practice, as well as existing professionals who want to galvanise their industry experience in order to enhance and widen their career prospects.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,190 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,685 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MACM

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