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Commercial Music - BA (Hons)

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Creative Campus, Kingsway

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Develop your talent as a music producer and performer through the practical and theoretical study of commercial music. On this very practically based degree, alongside performing you will have the opportunity to develop extremely useful skills such as recording techniques, studio mixing, live sound engineering, songwriting and arranging – all essential for working in the music industry. Our course provides a unique opportunity for you to excel in performance and production while developing a critical mind and becoming an intelligent, multi-skilled, employable musician.

You will be working in our fantastic, professionally equipped recording and rehearsal studios, and will have access to a wide range of musical equipment to enable you to practise, study and perfect your skills. You will have access to many software packages which can be use in the studio or in our dedicated Apple Mac suites.

Additional enhancements to the course include links with live music venues, musicians and professionals within the region, as well as events such as Creative Futures, where students gain invaluable insights into the industry from industry professionals, musicians and academics through the delivery of performances, masterclasses and workshops.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,450per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    49th out of 80 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    140 63%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    47th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    52nd

    14

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