Arts & Humanities
BA (Hons) Commercial Music
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Ayr: September
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
If you want to create, produce and distribute professional content for television, radio and digital platforms, this programme gives you the practical skills, creative confidence and industry insight to succeed. Designed around real-world production environments, the course blends hands-on studio work with critical understanding of media industries, audiences and storytelling, it also helps you discover and develop your creative strengths.
Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Ayr: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
This programme develops creative, technical and professional skills progressively across four years, combining theory with extensive practical production work. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of media production, exploring basic camera operation, sound recording, editing and storytelling.
Career readiness is embedded throughout the programme. You will graduate with a strong portfolio of practical work, experience of collaborative production, and an understanding of how the media industry operates across broadcast and digital platforms. Graduates go on to work in roles such as television researcher or director, production assistant, radio producer, podcast producer, content creator, media coordinator and digital producer.
Additional Information; All applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference together with evidence of confident use of English and creative output. Applicants may be invited for interview and/or audition. Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points) including English at B; Minimum Entry Requirements: BCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including English at B; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: BC (42 UCAS Tariff points) 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); T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3 (102 UCAS Tariff points); International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP); Access to Humanities (BBB) with Higher English/Comm4 Literature 1 or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM; HNC: Any relevant Media discipline; Year 2: SQA Advanced Highers; CCC (120 UCAS Tariff Points) and higher English at B; A-Levels; BBB (120 UCAS Tariff Points) including English; T Level: Full T-Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 28 points including English at Higher level; HNC: Communication with Media; Interactive Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries (Television); Creative Industries (Radio); Other relevant media discipline; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject; Year 3: HNd: Communication; Interactive Media; Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries: Television; Creative Industries: Radio; Other relevant media discipline; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code P391.
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
Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e71e6fa8-6fa2-6795-3cdb-287092169d38?academicYearId=2025
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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