BA Music Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, combining music business with creative practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a Research Project in the final year, allowing students to conduct a major piece of research in music, business, culture, technology, or society. Students may also undertake a full work placement year in the UK.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 45%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Marketing, Data & Analytics
- Music Video Production
- The Music Business
- Music Cultures and Economies
- Artist Management and Development
- Audio Production
- Music Law and Copyright
- The Future Professional
- New Music Enterprise
- Managing Events, Gigs and Festivals
- Music PR and Journalism
- Design Thinking and Music Business Innovation
- Music and Sound Studies
- Group Project: The Production Company
- The Research Project
- Professional Experience
- IP and Music Rights Management
- Major Project / Industry Placement 1
- Major Project / Industry Placement 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Business at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £16,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Business at University of Gloucestershire do next?
75% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
83% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Music Business at University of Gloucestershire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.