Music courses
Learn how to make a difference to the world through your music, and develop the skills you need to innovate and thrive in your music career. You'll graduate as a confident, skilled professional ready to make your mark on the music industry.
#2 in the South West
in the overall rankings for Music (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Get free access to the full Adobe Creative Suite, and unleash your creativity via audio and visuals alike.
Our courses
Commercial Music
BA (Hons)
A vocational music course for songwriters, producers and performers who want to turn their passion into a career.
Related careers:
- Songwriting
- Performance
- Music production
- Composition
Creative Music Technology
BA (Hons)
Innovate and thrive as a producer or audio professional with an impressive graduate portfolio.
Related careers:
- Production
- Composition
- Sound design
- Post-production
- Game audio
Pursue your passion for games and interactive media while gaining industry-standard skills.
Related careers:
- Sound design
- Game audio
- Composition
- Production
- Audio / mix engineering
Music
BA (Hons)
Discover who you are as a musician and develop the skills you need to thrive in your future career.
Related careers:
- Performance
- Composition/Arranging
- Music education
- Community music
- Arts management
Music (Performance)
BA (Hons)
Become a versatile performing musician who is ready for a varied and viable career in the wider entertainment industry.
Related careers:
- Freelance musician
- Musical director
- Member of a theatre orchestra
- Session musician
- Function band director
Commercial Music
BA (Hons)
A vocational music course for songwriters, producers and performers who want to turn their passion into a career.
Related careers:
- Songwriting
- Performance
- Music production
- Composition
Creative Music Technology
BA (Hons)
Innovate and thrive as a producer or audio professional with an impressive graduate portfolio.
Related careers:
- Production
- Composition
- Sound design
- Post-production
- Game audio
Pursue your passion for games and interactive media while gaining industry-standard skills.
Related careers:
- Sound design
- Game audio
- Composition
- Production
- Audio / mix engineering
Music
BA (Hons)
Discover who you are as a musician and develop the skills you need to thrive in your future career.
Related careers:
- Performance
- Composition/Arranging
- Music education
- Community music
- Arts management
Music (Performance)
BA (Hons)
Become a versatile performing musician who is ready for a varied and viable career in the wider entertainment industry.
Related careers:
- Freelance musician
- Musical director
- Member of a theatre orchestra
- Session musician
- Function band director
What do our graduates say?
“The best three years of my life”
While giving you a deep understanding of the workings of the industry from business to creativity, it also allows an individual to pursue their specific interests in detail. Thank you for giving me the best three years of my life.
Neil Martin, graduate and Broadcast Engineer at Abbey Road Live
“For me, this course was perfect”
There’s very little that I learned during my three years at Bath Spa that I haven’t used and built upon on a daily basis in my professional career. Game Audio requires a very multi-disciplinary skill set touching on all aspects of music, sound and media production, so for me, this course was perfect.
Jethro Dunn, graduate and Audio Director at Firesprite (Playstation Studios)
Why study at Bath Spa University?
At the heart of our Newton Park campus you'll find our state-of-the-art teaching space, Commons – home to our recording studios, rehearsal rooms, mixing suites and Mac labs.
Utilise our five recording studios, five full-band rehearsal rooms and three Mac labs, equipped with a full range of industry-standard hardware and software – ProTools, Logic Audio Pro, Ableton Live, Max/MSP and numerous processing software packages.
Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.
Whatever you need, our Student Wellbeing Services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of 24/7 services, as well as long-term support.
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
- Meet our students and staff
- Tour our facilities and accommodation
- Learn more about your chosen course
At the heart of our Newton Park campus you'll find our state-of-the-art teaching space, Commons – home to our recording studios, rehearsal rooms, mixing suites and Mac labs.
Utilise our five recording studios, five full-band rehearsal rooms and three Mac labs, equipped with a full range of industry-standard hardware and software – ProTools, Logic Audio Pro, Ableton Live, Max/MSP and numerous processing software packages.
Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.
Whatever you need, our Student Wellbeing Services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of 24/7 services, as well as long-term support.
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
- Meet our students and staff
- Tour our facilities and accommodation
- Learn more about your chosen course