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Commercial Music, MA, Bath Spa University

the United Kingdom

Bath Spa University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MAFull-time, Part-time1 - 2 yearSeptemberGBP 9225 per yearGBP 17835 per year

About Commercial Music, MA - at Bath Spa University

You'll carry out research into your specialist area of study and contextualise your own practice through the study of seminal productions, song recordings or business developments. In addition to this you'll focus on specific skills development in your specialism:

Music Production

You'll learn traditional studio techniques of recording electric bands and acoustic music. You'll also expand your skillset into experimental practice and electronic sound design.

Songwriting

You'll work with multiple tutors all with professional songwriting experience studying a range of practical techniques relating to lyric writing, song form, application of harmony, writing effective toplines, stylistic referencing and alternative creative approaches.

Music Business

You'll study the most up to date business models and practice across a range of music industry areas including management, digital marketing, promotion, publishing and record companies.

Entry requirements

You will normally have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent music industry experience. You'll need to provide a digital portfolio of your creative/business work and we'll then interview you online to discuss your suitability for the course. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) web page to learn more.

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