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PostgraduateMA

Music Business

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,420Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Music Business at Buckinghamshire New University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Sharpen your music business and management skills and gain the confidence to pursue your career goals with the MA Music Business. With topics including the live music industry, intellectual property and talent management, alongside other key business skills, this course provides you with an opportunity to develop your personal organisation skills, self-discipline, time management, and dedication to succeed in a competitive field. Why study this subject? Combine your passion for music with your head for business and take on a role in the buzzing music industry. International tuition fees are £11,420 per year, home/UK fees are £16,280 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Music Industry Economics and Finance
Intellectual Property and Music Law
Artist and Talent Management
Live Music Production and Promotion
Music Marketing and Digital Strategy
Music Publishing and Rights Management
Research Methods in Music Business
Strategic Management Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementWhat are the course entry requirements? A typical applicant will hold a 2:1 and have an interest in pursuing a career in music, or have several years’ experience in the industry at an appropriate level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,420

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,420

Home Student Fee

£16,280

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
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 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

73%Working
3%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25 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.

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About Buckinghamshire New University

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