Music and sound

From traditional performance to innovative new ways of creating, Music and Sound at Bath Spa is a thriving and vibrant department.

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Undergraduate music courses

Do and make in this practical Music course which focuses on performance and composition.

A vocational Commercial Music course for songwriters, producers and performers who want to turn their passion into a career. 

Innovate and thrive as an artist producer or audio professional on our Creative Music Technology course. 

Create impact and narrative meaning in sound and music for Games and Interactive Media. 

Our music community - Music

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Amanda Bayley

Professor of Music

Matthew Sergeant

Reader in Music
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Helen Reid

Adam Biggs

Jeff Boehm

Matt Dicken

James Saunders

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Matthew Lovett

Bath School of Music and Performing Arts students collaborate for Sparkfest

Students from across our Bath School of Music and Performing Arts came together to create over 30 performances for Sparkfest.

Here's a snapshot of what our students of Acting, Music, Commercial Music, Creative Music Technology, Dance, Drama, and Theatre and Digital Production got up to over three weeks.

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Our music community - Creative Music Technology

Jan Meinema

Course Leader for MA Sound Design

Andy Keep

Places to perform

Performances spaces include the University Theatre and the Michael Tippett Centre. You’ll find that many of our courses have relationships with various venues in Bath and Bristol.

Facilities

Our music community - Commercial Music

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Oli Baldwin

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David Combes

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Duncan Silvey

James Dickinson

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Amy Sergeant

Postgraduate music courses

A course for those interested in live or recorded Music Performance within classical or jazz styles. 

Develop your unique stylistic voice through working with experienced composers and creative practitioners in our Composition course. 

Explore your auditory inclinations by choosing one of three available pathways, with options for combined and parallel courses: 

Whether you're a recent graduate or an industry professional, develop your skills on our Commercial Music MA.

The world leader in online Masters-level Songwriting study, this course teaches creativity, technique, research and context to refine your professional song portfolio. 

Educational partners

We work with fantastic colleges, both in the UK and overseas, so that you can benefit from a broader range of courses, diverse facilities, and specialist staff - no matter which field of study you choose. Find out more about our partners.

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Find out more at one of our Open Days

At our Open Days you’ll be able to explore the range of courses on offer, chat with academic staff and learn more about life at Bath Spa. We can't wait to see you there!

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