Course Overview
This BA (Hons) Commercial Music degree will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the commercial music industry. You will explore topics including Musical Development, Popular Music Studies, Audio Production, and the Music Industry.
Location
This course is taught at Platform One on the Isle of Wight. Platform One is an independent college of music that offers state-of-the-art industry facilities and experienced music industry staff.
Key Facts
- Full-time- 3 years
- Start Date- September
Entry requirements
- UCAS – 96-112 tariff points from A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical.
- A-Levels- BBC-CCC
- BTEC/Cambridge Technical- DMM
- IELTS- 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5.
Careers
This BA (Hons) Commercial Music degree will prepare you for a range of industry careers. You will graduate ready to make an impact on the workplace.
You could work in:
- Audio production and recording
- Music performance
- Live sound
- Festival production
- Music business and management
- Events management
- Session work
- Cruise ship work
- Composition for film, television, and games
Course Content
Key Modules
- Musical Development
- Popular Music Studies
- Audio Production
- Music Industry
Individual Modules
- Practical Musicianship
- Songwriting
- Creative Music Development
- Professional Musicianship
- Music Sociology
- Digital Culture
- Recording Principles
- Mixing
- Production Values
- Professional Studio Practice
- Commercial Project
- Modern Music Industry
- Live Sound
- Event Management
- Composition for the Moving Image
- Music in Education
- Employment in the Music Industry
- European Tour
