BA Music Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, covering the music business and entertainment sectors. Core topics include research methods and project management. A live production module involves producing a show at AMATA, and a dissertation requires students to design and execute a research project. Cross-disciplinary collaboration with Fashion Marketing and Sustainable Festival Management students features across several modules.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 8%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 15%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 53%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Music Industry Environment
- Management: Organisations, Artists & Self
- A&R and Creativity
- Music & Sound: Contexts and Cultures
- Branding
- Live Production Management
- The Business of Music and Sound
- The Business of Things
- Promotion (Optional)
- Project Management
- Collaborative Working
- Music & Sound: Resonant Futures
- Synchronisation
- Music & Sound Dissertation
- Professional Development
- Leadership
- Showcase Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Business at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Business at Falmouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music Business at Falmouth University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music Business at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BA Music Business at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music Business at Falmouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.