BA (Hons) Music Business
Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain the relevant expertise to work in the music business. Whether you’re interested in managing artists, working for record labels or the business of songs, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to build a successful career in the music industry. The course covers a broad range of music industry areas allowing you to develop your knowledge to help you gain employment across a variety of music business roles.
It will also equip you with many key entrepreneurial skills to give you the option of building your own business from scratch. Whatever your ideal career path, this degree course will give you a comprehensive overview of the music business.
Key highlights
- Covers artist management, record labels and the business of songs
- Broad coverage of music industry areas for varied business roles
- Develops entrepreneurial skills for building your own music business
- Comprehensive overview of how the music business operates
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 88-112 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education…
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Careers this course leads to
- Artist manager
- Record label executive
- Music publisher
- A&R coordinator
- Music promoter
- Music business entrepreneur
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £15,150
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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