Commercial Songwriting and Production
Institute of Contemporary Music PerformanceCourse Overview
The MA Commercial Songwriting and Production at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Kilburn, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you’re passionate about charting singles, and have a strong awareness of the commercial music scene, the MA Commercial Songwriting and Production programme will prepare you for a successful and sustainable career as a commercial songwriter in the 2020s. Whether you’re a songwriter, songwriting producer or creative artist, you’ll cover everything you need to know about creating the best commercial songs possible, and getting them to market in an ethical and innovative way. Creating and producing at least one song per week per module, you’ll put your creative songwriting process to the tes... International tuition fees are £16,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,950 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students looking to study the MA Commercial Songwriting and Production degree don’t need an undergraduate degree in music, experience with DAWs or the ability to play a musical instrument to apply – just evidence of songwriting experience via their creative work and a good undergraduate degree (2i or above). We welcome applications from established practitioners who are keen to undertake study at the postgraduate level but may not possess the required qualifications. These stu |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,250
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,950
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £20,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £24,500 | £31,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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