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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VFM4

Music and Live Events Management with Foundation Year

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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4 yearsDuration
£15,910Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Music and Live Events Management with Foundation Year at Buckinghamshire New University. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you interested in discovering and learning what it takes to put on a live music event? From large scale festivals and arena gigs to conferences, grass roots venues and concert halls, our Music and Live Events Management programme will show you the ins and outs of the business and prepare you for it all. Taught by established industry professionals and experienced academics, you’ll discover the roles and responsibilities associated with the management and operation of every aspect of the live music event industry and the economics, logistics and information flow that sustain it. International tuition fees are £15,910 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills
Music Industry Fundamentals
Event Planning and Organisation
Live Events Logistics and Operations
Venue Management and Operations
Audio and Technical Production
Event Marketing and Promotion
Business Management for Events
UCAS Code:VFM4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

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UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of 2 A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,910

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£63,640

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

What are the tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£14,500£20,500£26,500
5 years£19,000£25,000£32,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
53%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Buckinghamshire New University

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