Postgraduate study in music and performing arts – we offer a range of scholarship opportunities

Refine your creative identity, take your performance to the next level and collaborate across specialisms with one of our postgraduate courses at Bath Spa University (BSU).

Whether you're a recent graduate or an industry professional, gain the technical skills you need to work at the forefront of the industry and refine your craft in our professional-standard facilities. We have good links with sound related industries and have regular guest speaker visits from industry practitioners, including Alumni, during the year. Choose from:

• MA Sound (Design)
• MA Commercial Music

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Why Bath Spa?

With brand-new, cutting-edge music facilities, our Music and Sound courses are designed for both recent graduates and current professionals. You'll work alongside tutors with the highest level of experience in the industry and produce a high-quality portfolio that showcases everything you’ve learned and spotlights your creative identity.

Our new spaces, called The Arc and The Hive, provide students with state-of-the-art tech and access to industry-standard equipment and archival pieces to learn, explore and perfect their work.

• New audiovisual and sound design spaces plus five full-band rehearsal rooms and five high quality studios
• Flexible and adaptive courses designed for both recent graduates and current professionals
• Work alongside tutors with high levels of experience in the music industry
• New vintage-inspired recording studio, complete with a wide array of instruments and musical equipment

Book an Open Day

Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us is the best way to find out! You can:

• Meet our students and staff
• Tour our facilities and accommodation
• Learn more about your chosen course.

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Funding opportunities

We offer a range of scholarship opportunities to help fund your postgraduate study, including support for international students and an Access Fund for those experiencing financial difficulty due to unforeseen events. Research funding is also available for some studentships and projects.

Funding and awards: Scholarships and bursaries

View our courses: Order a Prospectus

Attend an Open Day:  Postgraduate Open Days

Visit website: bathspa.ac.uk