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University degree
Commercial Music
Lccm Au Uk Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 44% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
Independent Artist: Builds a career without major label support, handling creative direction, branding, and marketing. Singer-Songwriter: Writes and performs original songs, often in acoustic or solo settings. Collaborative Songwriter – Works with other artists or bands to craft songs, focusing on melody, lyrics, or arrangement.
Recording Artist: Primarily focused on producing recorded music for streaming, physical releases, and sync placements. Touring Musician (Original Music): Builds a live performance career, managing logistics, tour booking, and audience growth.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts25%
48-63 pts20%
64-79 pts25%
160-175 pts20%
How they qualified
51% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels51%
no formal qualifications25%
Other19%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
56%
Continue past first year
72%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£16,000
3 years on
£20,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
72%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support77%
Well organised76%
Learning resources47%
Student community56%
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Where this degree can lead
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