University for the Creative Arts
Music Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year) BA/BSc (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Music Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year) BA/BSc (Hons) and other courses in Music at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.

Overall student satisfaction
62 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £18000 £17000 £19000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £23000 £11500 - £23500 £14500 - £23500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979

Course Description

If you have the drive to work in the creative, innovative, and fast-moving music industry, then our BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business & Management degree course at UCA Epsom is for you.

As well as providing you with an overview of the industry, you’ll have the chance to explore your own areas of interest and develop the skills you need to thrive in this increasingly global sector.

Whether you picture yourself working in record company management, music marketing, talent scouting and development, artist management or live music, this course will give you everything you need to achieve your goals, including expertise in merchandising, e-commerce, social media marketing, branding, management, and promotion.

With our excellent facilities and our impressive array of contacts, you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills, and professional network to operate in the music industry in the UK and beyond.

Additionally, after the first two years of learning with us, you'll put what you’ve learned into practice through a year-long industry placement. This Professional Practice Year gives you the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be confident and engaged in creative workplaces, before returning for your final year of study to apply what you’ve learned on the job.

Related courses

  • BA/BSc (Hons) Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year)
  • BA/BSc (Hons) Events & Festivals Management (with Professional Practice Year)

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Music Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year) BA/BSc (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts

25% Teaching Professionals
20% Information Technology Professionals
15% Elementary occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies. Further details can be found via our Scholarships page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/scholarships/ and our Financial Support page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/financial-support
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year), BA/BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Music Business & Management (with Professional Practice Year) BA/BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17500 year 1
International £17500 year 1

Additional fee information

Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:

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Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University for the Creative Arts in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #55 
    • #65 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #61 
    • #73 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 6 university rankings of University for the Creative Arts

About University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.

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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts

undergraduates:
5895
postgraduates:
1140
Total:
7035
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