Music Business courses

Bath Spa University

BA (hons) Commercial Music in Bath Spa University

  • Duration : 3-4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 14,700 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 72
  • PTE : 51


About BA (hons) Commercial Music in Bath Spa University

This Commercial Music course is about creation: songs, projects, bands and entrepreneurial ideas. You’ll acquire skills that broaden your future career choices through writing, designing, promoting, performing, researching, touring and launching your creative material.

Songwriting/original music - develop your songwriting skills, whether you’re a singer songwriter, play in a band, or want to write music for media.

Music production - capture and present your musical ideas. Whether you’re into vintage studio techniques or the latest digital technologies, we’ll teach you the skills you need to achieve your personal creative goals.

Contextual studies - understand the context of your musical work through the analysis of your own creative outputs and the work of artists relevant to you.

Performance - develop performance skills as solo performer, or within a band.

Opportunities

Study abroad

Partnerships with other liberal arts institutions and international connections with educational partners in Barcelona provide opportunities for you to gain an international perspective and experience relevant to your musical career.

Music Think Tank

We don’t just teach you about the music industry, we bring it to you. Music Think Tank is an annual ten-week lecture series that brings you into contact with practitioners from a wide spectrum of the industry.

Promotion, branding and visuals

Making music is one thing, but understanding how to present your music is key. We’ll teach you how to present your projects through understanding the links between sound and vision. You’ll design logos, make and edit videos, be involved in photoshoots and design your own websites and social media campaigns.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (standard XII) from the following boards CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB, with 65%, including grade C in at least five subjects. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS:Academic 6.0 overall This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
  • TOEFL iBT: A total of 72, to include a minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
  • PTE: This must include a minimum of 51 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. 

Bath Spa University Highlights

Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Tuition Fees for International Students (full-time degrees in 2020-2021) 13,700 GBP - 15,300 GBP (varies with the courses)
Campus Housing Capacity 25%
Student Retention Rate 89%
Scholarship Availability Yes
Applications Accepted Online
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Yearly
Mode of Program Full time and part-time

Bath Spa University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students joining the Bath Spa University are required to pay 70% of the tuition fees on or before arrival and commencement of the course. All payments should be made in £ sterling and the easiest way to make a payment is via Flywire. However, the payment can also be made through credit/debit card.

International students should open a UK bank account as soon as possible after arrival.

The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition, books, fees, housing, dining, and personal items.

Expenses In GBP Undergraduate (per annum) Graduate (per annum)
Tuition Fee for International Students (full-time courses) 13,700- 15,300 (varies with the field of study chosen) 13,700- 15,300 (varies with the field of study chosen)
Career and Professional Development Fees 145 145
Housing and Rooms 8,412 8,412
Health Insurance 150 150
Books and Supplies 500 500
Meals 3,225 3,225
Personal Expenses 792 792

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Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 14,700

Total

£ 14,700