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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W382
Professional Music (Business)
Falmouth UniversitySheffield, England
3 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Falmouth University, the BA (Hons) Professional Music (Business) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The degree course for music lovers with a head for business. This course has been created for anyone with a keen interest in the business of music, looking to develop a sustainable career in today’s fast-paced music industry. It’s been specifically designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge you’ll need to navigate your own path through the industry and realise your professional ambition and personal goals. 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 90% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Music Industry Fundamentals
Artist Development and Management
Music Marketing and Promotion
Digital Music Entrepreneurship
Music Rights and Publishing
Live Event Production and Promotion
Music Business Analytics
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W382
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,950
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,850
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Falmouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,500 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £18,500 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £23,500 | £29,000 |
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▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
88%Student voice
86%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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