Entry requirements
A level
A level Grades ABB in Music, Music technology or related subjects preferred.
Access to HE Diploma
ypical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher). Any selection procedure/further requirements will also apply. Applicants must also provide evidence of a high level of performance or composing skill, music technology experience or performance experience.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum of 28 points are required along with evidence of a high level of performance or composing skill, music technology experience or performance experience.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended Diploma in Music Technology or related subject grades Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) accepted.
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About this course
If you have a flair for original music ideas, this course can take you on a creative journey to inspire and define a lifelong career, where you will write original material alongside exploring identity, promotion and the wider music business. Commercial Music Integrated MA at Bath Spa University is a four year course for songwriters, producers and performers who will graduate with an MA in Commercial Music. You’ll follow the same degree pathway as our Commercial Music course, but with level 6 and level 7 modules undertaken in your third year.
- Fourth year fully funded.
- Be taught by staff with music industry experience at a high level.
- Specialise in Business, Songwriting or Production.
- Explore songwriting or original music, music production, contextual studies, and develop performance skills either solo or within a band.
Modules
In Year One you will focus on songwriting, performance and production through writing songs, creating journalistic and promotional material, and learning how to produce and develop your material in the recording studio. During this you will work towards live showcase events.
In Year Two you’ll write, produce and record your own original material, explore practical and theoretical topics, and create an online presence, design and edit promotional videos in our state of the art TV studios.
In Year Three alongside deepening your songwriting, performance, business and production skills you will also undertake study at masters level on your chosen pathway.
Finally, in your Final Year you’ll continue to hone your specialist skills while devising collaborative projects, bringing everything together in the Major Project module which will align with your career aspirations. Previous projects have included starting a record label, engaging in professional session work, creating and releasing an album on a label and starting a music promotions company.
Please refer to our website for more information.
Assessment methods
There are no formal exams. You’ll be assessed through the production of your portfolio materials which will include: songs, live performances, audio productions, promotional material, website design, photographic output, video staging, video editing, critical thinking, tour management, written dissertations, business plans, business diagnostics, and presentations.
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