Professional Music: Performance and Production BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Professional Music: Performance and Production BA (Hons) and other courses in Music at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Music courses of Bath Spa University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Music
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £17500 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £12000 - £22500 | £15500 - £26500 |
All Music courses of Bath Spa University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21455 | £18360 | £22141 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17911 - £25024 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
All Music courses in the UK
Course Description
Develop your professional practice in production or performance and prepare for a variety of roles and an exciting career in the music industry.
This practical course has been designed to help students realise their ambition of working in the music industry. You'll have access to UCW's studio and their fully equipped rehearsal rooms and performance space are also available for you to use. Accredited training in Ableton Live and Logic X is also available from certified trainers.
UCW music students have recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Monnow Valley Studio, Rockfield Studios, Modern World Studios and Sawmills Studio. UCW music students are provided with the opportunity to perform at local, regional and international venues, festivals and events.
You'll also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you'll join an exciting and passionate creative community, where you'll be well placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.
Taught by University Centre Weston.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Music courses of Bath Spa University
Current jobs
All courses of Bath Spa University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Music courses of Bath Spa University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Professional Music: Performance and Production BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
| 25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Veterinary nurses |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music
All Music courses of Bath Spa University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
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- 7.0
- PGCE
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Professional Music: Performance and Production BA (Hons)
| England UK | £8900 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £8900 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £8900 | year 1 |
| Wales | £8900 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8900 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £8900 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bath Spa University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #39
- #48
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #43
- #53
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 9 university rankings of Bath Spa University
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
