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Music Business
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Perth
- Awarded by:
- University of the Highlands and Islands
Course summary
Gain valuable inspiration, experience, connections, and knowledge on this dynamic BA (Hons) Music Business course, as you get ready to forge your own path in this vibrant industry.
Benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff, and strong industry links, with previous guest speakers from renowned companies including Universal Music, Sony Columbia Records, BBC Radio One, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster, as well as Stevie Wonder's manager, Keith Harris.
Develop vital skills in music conference management, digital marketing, and event or festival management; work alongside record labels and arts organisations; and enjoy regular placements and employment opportunities in the UK, Europe, and the US. Build your strengths through your studies and let us help you make your next moves in this diverse field.
Modules
Module outline
Year 1 - HNC
Year 1 is the HNC Music Business.
Year 2 - DipHE
Core modules are:
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Music research project 1 (SC)
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Marketing in music and popular culture (SC)
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Music publishing and IPR law (S1)
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Creative project (SC)
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Music industry touring (SC)
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Modern music industries (S2)
Year 3 - BA
Core modules are:
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Creative project 2 (SC)
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Music marketing and emerging technologies (S1)
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Global music markets (SC)
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Professional development 1 (SC)
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Managing and leadership in the creative industries (S2)
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Music research project 2 (SC)
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
Core modules are:
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Creative honours project (SC)
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Professional development 2 (SC)
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The business of sub-cultures (S1)
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Social media campaign management (S2)
Key
S1 = Semester 1
S2 = Semester 2
SC = Semester Continuous (these modules may be studied across either/both semesters)
This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W3N1
- Institution code:
- H49
- Campus name:
- Perth
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Top up
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/ba-hons-music-business/
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You will also have to undertake an interview to assess your motivation and passion for the music industry.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 59 average with 59 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | Min 78 or above with min 18 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/international-courses/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
UHI is committed to achieving widening access, and achieving a fair balance of entrants to higher education. Widening access can be broadly defined as ‘ensuring fair access to higher education’. Widening access is principally about ensuring that those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances can do so.
Learn more on the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) website
International entry requirements
This course is available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK. Part-time study is not open to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
This is a Top-Up Degree whereby Year 1 of the course comprises an HNC and in some cases Year 2 an HND. Courses which comprise an HN award as their first and/or second year will be charged the Higher National fee for the first and/or second year, increasing to the degree fee rate after this. Please see the course page for specific fees details.
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Discretionary Funds
Further information on funding, scholarships and bursaries can be found on our website.
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