BA (Hons) Commercial Music Production
Key details
Award
Degree of Bachelor of Arts
UCAS Course Code
M003
Fees
£8,500 per year
Awarding Body
University of East Anglia
Course Length
3 years
Course Start Date
September
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Commercial Music Production degree gives you the tools, confidence and creative vision to make your mark in today’s music industry.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of modern production – from recording and mixing to composing, mastering, and launching music commercially.
Our course blends technical mastery with creative innovation. You’ll explore multiple genres and technologies while developing your own professional identity as a producer, composer, or artist.
You’ll have access to our brand-new studios and edit suites, and our teaching team of practising professionals will support you in shaping your career goals right from your first year.
Assessment Method: reports, evaluations, literature reviews, logbooks, exams, presentations, journals, practical technical work. Teaching method: Small classes; workshops, lectures, tutorials, seminars; specialist final-year project.
🌍 International Applicants: The college does not accept international applications for this course.
Staff Experience: Staff consist of working professionals who will draw their experiences from industry into the delivery of each module – modules have been assigned based upon specialisms to ensure you are provided with current, focussed tuition.
Why study with us?
Small class sizes with experienced tutors guiding your learning
State-of-the-art recording studios, editing suites, and industry-standard software
Strong links with local employers and those in the music industry
What you’ll study
Future careers
There are opportunities to progress on to a postgraduate course. Graduates of BA (Hons) Commercial Music Production could progress to an exciting range of roles across the creative industries, including:
MUSIC PRODUCER
Salary: £25,000-£85,000+
RECORDING ENGINEER
Salary: £20,000-£60,000+
COMPOSER/SONGWRITER
Salary: £14,000-£40,000+
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Facilities
Study in a vibrant and welcoming space at our University and Professional Development Centre, designed to support learners of all ages and backgrounds. From our well-equipped library and quiet study zone, to social spaces like Costa Coffee, to dedicated computer areas and an innovative XR Lab, you’ll have everything you need to excel. You’ll have access beyond timetabled hours, giving you the freedom to study, collaborate and work on projects whenever inspiration strikes.
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Hear from our students
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Fees and entry requirements
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How to apply
Apply for this course through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), using the UCAS Hub. UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for the full-time undergraduate courses at University and Colleges in the United Kingdom.
Please search for ‘West Suffolk College‘ as the institution name on UCAS.
Progressing students at Eastern Education Group
If you are already a student within the Eastern Education Group (West Suffolk College, Abbeygate Sixth Form College or One Sixth Form College), or have been within the last three years, you can apply directly through our Internal Application Form and save up to £1,000 off your first-year tuition fees*.