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BA (Hons) Commercial Music at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Commercial Music programme is designed to equip our students and graduates with the skills, knowledge and experience to carve out a career in the ever-evolving commercial music industries. The programme is organised around Music Industries studies, Songwriting and Performance, Sound Production, and Music and Cultural Research.

Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Ayr: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

BA (Hons) Commercial Music aims to support students in developing their creative practice as performers, producers and composers/songwriters, their understanding of the cultural values and meanings of music, and their knowledge of the structures and revenue streams of the music industries.

Career pathways

Our graduates hold jobs in almost every corner of the music industries in Scotland and beyond, holding positions such as record company personnel, teachers, promoters, music marketing and PR specialists, tour managers, sound engineers, music lecturers, producers and performing and recording artists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Additional Information; All applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants will be required to interview. Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points) including English; Minimum Entry Requirements: BCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including English; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BC (42 UCAS Tariff points) including English at B, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including English; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3 (102 UCAS Tariff points) including English; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points, including English at Higher Level; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP); Access to Humanities (BBB) with Higher English/Comm4 Literature 1 or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM including English in relevant discipline; Year 2: SQA Advanced Highers; CCC (120 UCAS Tariff points) plus SQA Higher English; A-Levels; BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including English at C or above; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 28 points including English at Higher Level; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject including English; HNC: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Production; Music Business; Sound Production; Year 3: HND: Music; Performance; Music Technology; Music Business; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code W340.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Ayr: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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