Commercial Music BA (Hons)
University of ChesterCreative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. 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.
Key highlights
- Combines practical and theoretical study of commercial music
- Develops skills as both music producer and performer
- Covers recording techniques, studio mixing and live sound engineering
- Includes songwriting and arranging alongside performance
- Very practically based, preparing graduates for the music industry
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Home Students International Students 104 UCAS Points UCAS 104 UCAS points GCE A Level 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent.
- A-level: BCC — Typical offer - BCC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level Pass (C or above on the core) Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 28 points Access r…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — Typical offer - BCC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level Pass (C or above on the core) Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 28 points Access r…
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — …on the core) Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 28 points Access requirements Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of whi…
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — …Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB International Baccalaureate 28 points Access requirements Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit OCR…
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM Extra Information / General Entry Requiremen
- Additional condition: audition — Applicants will be required to attend an audition.
Careers this course leads to
- Session musician
- Music producer
- Live sound engineer
- Recording studio engineer
- Songwriter
- Music arranger
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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