University of the Highlands and Islands
BA (Hons) Music Business
Perth, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 15,870
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Gain valuable inspiration, experience, connections, and knowledge on this dynamic BA (Hons) Music Business course, as you get ready to forge your own path in this vibrant industry.
Benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff, and strong industry links, with previous guest speakers from renowned companies including Universal Music, Sony Columbia Records, BBC Radio One, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster, as well as Stevie Wonder's manager, Keith Harris.
Develop vital skills in music conference management, digital marketing, and event or festival management; work alongside record labels and arts organisations; and enjoy regular placements and employment opportunities in the UK, Europe, and the US. Build your strengths through your studies and let us help you make your next moves in this diverse field.
Special features
- You will study and develop your skills at UHI Perth, in their state-of-the-art music facilities
- Small class sizes provide a more personal learning experience
- You will be supported by staff who are active within the industry
- Each year, you will have the opportunity to attend industry events. Previous students have attended SXSW (USA), Eurosonic (Netherlands), BIME (Spain), Reeperbahn Festival (Germany), and Tallinn Music Week (Estonia)
- You will learn how to establish your own music business
- You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements across Scotland, the UK and Europe
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
- Music law
- Music industry
- Music history: genres, record labels and artists
- Music industry: marketing and promotion
- Music business: artist management
- Music business: communication skills
- Music business: releasing a record
- Music business: running a live music event
- Music business: graded unit 1
- Music industry: budgeting and accounts
- Music industry: tour management
- Music publishing
Year 2 - DipHE
Core modules are:
- Music research project 1
- Marketing in music and popular culture
- Music publishing and IPR law
- Creative project
- Music industry touring
- Modern music industries
Year 3 - BA
Core modules are:
- Creative project 2
- Music marketing and emerging technologies
- Global music markets
- Professional development 1
- Managing and leadership in the creative industries
- Music research project 2
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
Core modules are:
- Creative honours project
- Professional development 2
- The business of sub-cultures
- Social media campaign management
Start date
- August/September
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- You will learn through a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials, practical workshops and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors.
- You will have the opportunity to attend and work at live music industry events and conferences.
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- Perth
EU scholarship
EEA/EU/Swiss nationals living in this region for the past 3 years will receive an automatic scholarship of £4,000 - with the fourth year of study free!
United States - Federal Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Aid can be used to cover tuition fees for American students studying on-campus in Scotland.
Canada - Federal Aid
Federal Aid can be used to cover tuition fees for Canadian students studying on-campus in Scotland, as well as the majority of the Canadian provinces' student aid programmes.
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What can I do on completion of my course?
The BA (Hons) Music Business provides the flexibility to focus on your individual interests and develop the necessary employability skills required for a successful career in the music industry. Graduates of this course are now working in a variety of areas across Scotland, the UK and Europe, including:
- Events and festival management
- Digital music industries
- Arts organisation management
- Business development
- Live music promotion
- Artist management
- Social media management
- Marketing and public relations