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Music (Music Industries)
- BA
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- New College Lanarkshire
Course summary
Due to overwhelming demand and the unprecedented international success of previous students we are now offering a highly practical degree programme. BA MUSIC is designed to equip our students and graduates with the skills, knowledge and experience to carve out a career in the ever-evolving commercial music industries.
The BA Music programme has three strands, Sound Production, Music Performance and Music Industries. Whether you’re interested in music promotion, songwriting, teaching, tour management, research, sound engineering or instrumental performance, you’ll be able to choose your pathway through the programme to suit your career aspirations.
'I've got many happy memories here', Former student, Lewis Capaldi.
The music industry is one of the UK’s largest creative industries and the BA Music course opens doors for those with talent, drive and ability to forge varied, lifelong careers within this dynamic and ever-changing industry.
Our graduates hold jobs in almost every corner of the music industries in Scotland and beyond, holding positions such as record company personnel, teachers, promoters, music marketing and PR specialists, tour managers, sound engineers, music lecturers, producers and performing and recording artists.
Further Study: Many of our graduates choose to go on to further study, leading to an MA, MSc, PhD or teaching qualification. For students seeking to extend their studies at UWS, we offer Masters qualifications in MA Music, MA Songwriting and Performance, MA Sound Production and MA Music Industries.
Assessment method
BA Music is designed for student success by promoting creativity, autonomy and employability both in terms of module content and course structure. The programme offers a range of modules and a tailored Creative Project to enhance your repertoire. State-of-the-art recording and rehearsal facilities designed for this program are provided. You'll receive individual practical and collaborative group lessons from industry professionals. Performance opportunities are available in the college theatre and various venues across Scotland.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- P392
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- New College Lanarkshire
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
HND Music Performance; HND Sound Production; HND Music Business
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
Year 3 entry with an HND in one of the following subjects: Music, Music Performance, Music Technology, Sound Production, Music Business, or other relevant media qualifications PLUS Higher English (Grade B or above) or accepted alternative.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS.
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of:
// Native speakers of English
// Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)
// non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)
The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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Fees and funding
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