BA Entrepreneurship and Popular Music
Course overview
The BA Entrepreneurship and Popular Music programme at the University of Derby merges music with the entrepreneurial landscape. The program exposes the students to the broad world of business with a challenging curriculum that equips students with knowledge and skills for a successful entrepreneurial career.
The University of Derby’s BA in Entrepreneurship and Popular Music is renowned for the availability of industry-standard facilities such as recording studios, post-production rooms with the latest software, surround-sound research labs and many more. Accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), the professional music industry accreditation body, the BA Entrepreneurship and Popular Music program at Derby remains the best option for interested individuals.
For this programme, the University of Derby uses a range of teaching methods. The music modules are taught through: lectures, composition, tutorials, and group discussion.
The entrepreneurship modules are taught using: formal lectures with expert speakers, tutor-led seminars, interaction with real businesses and case study analysis. Assessment is mostly through practical coursework assessments to simulate real-world scenarios.
Entry requirements
To study BA Entrepreneurship and Popular Music at the University of Derby, the following requirements must be met:
Grade requirements
- Applicants need minimum UCAS tariff points of 112.
- BBC in A-Levels or equivalent qualifications for International applicants.
- The university also accepts BTEC Extended Diploma with DMM.
- Applicants may tender a Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6.
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
With a BA in Entrepreneurship and Popular Music from the University of Derby, students graduate with the skills to work as the following:
- Music Artist Development Manager
- Indie Label Entrepreneur
- Music Tech Startup Founder
- Concert Promoter/Event Producer
- Music Marketing Consultant
- Artist-Entrepreneur Coach
Cost of study
The cost of Study (2025/2026) for BA Entrepreneurship and Popular Music at the University of Derby is £16,900 per year.
Although this fee covers the majority of the educational expenses, extra expenses such as optional study trips, travel expenses for work placements and additional kits or equipment are not included.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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