BA (Hons) Music Business degree is designed for students who wish to do any or all of the following: secure employment in any area of the music industry; progress onto a master’s degree; or develop your own business, using the entrepreneurial skills and industry knowledge gained throughout the course.
This programme is designed and taught by industry professionals who work in areas such as artist management, recording, music publishing, licensing and synchronisation, with some of the world’s biggest music companies, including Universal Music Group, BMG, EMI/Virgin, Warp Music Publishing. Our lecturers also work with big name artists like Basement Jaxx, Blue, Atomic Kitten, Robert Plant and Natalie Imbruglia.
Students on this course have the opportunity to gain real world experience, working with our A&R Director and Label Manager on campaigns for artists and releases signed to PBR (pointblank Recordings).
Year 1
Music History & Culture
Recording & DIstribution
IP & Copyright
Music & Artist Management
Music Publishing
Professional Development
Year 2
Live Music & Events
Branding & Promotion
Digital Marketing & Analytics
Music Licensing & Sync
The Global Music Industry
Artist Development
Year 3
Business Planning & Management
Music Rights & Legal Affairs
Music Futures
Business Portfolio Project
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
pointblank Music School has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | A minimum 5.5 is required in each area (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) |
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Applicants applying from the European Union
The We Are Europe Scholarship is awarded to EU applicants without settled or pre-settled status in the UK. This scholarship allows the same financial benefits as domestic students by granting EU students the home tuition fee.
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Email:admissions@pointblankmusicschool.com
Phone:020 7729 4884
Email:admissions@pointblankmusicschool.com
Phone:020 7729 4884
23-28 Penn Street
London
N1 5DL
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