Commercial Music BA (Hons)

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.

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent

International students: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees

UK students: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees

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

Sept 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester, United Kingdom