Course Summary

Forge a lifelong and varied career in the music industry on this 4-year Honours programme. The degree is aimed at songwriters, producers and DJs, and those wishing to run small record companies or stage live events. You will work with UWS staff and visiting lecturers who are themselves practising music industry professionals, and make key contacts across the music industry. Whether you are interested in a career in music promotion, tour management, sound engineering and production or performance, this degree will prepare you for success in the fast-changing modern music business. This programme is professionally accredited by JAMES. International performance and exchange opportunities attached to this programme include study abroad in Europe, work experience in North America and performance at key European events and festivals.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: W340

Institution code: U40

Campus Name: Ayr Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Entry to Year 2 with one of the following HNC titles: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Production; Music Business; Sound Production.

Entry to Year 3 with B in graded unit in one of the following HND titles: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Production; Music Business; Sound Production.

For entry to Year 2.


Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) Access in Humanities.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 44%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 64%

Go onto work and study: 77%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Paisley Campus
High Street
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Paisley
PA1 2BE

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