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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W37A

Music Business & Management (with Integrated Foundation Year)

University for the Creative Arts
Epsom, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
68%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University for the Creative Arts, the BA (Hons) Music Business & Management (with Integrated Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Epsom, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Music Business and Management (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree. If you have the drive to work in the creative, innovative, and fast-moving music industry, then our BA (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. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year: Creative Practice and Professional Development
Music Industry Fundamentals and History
Music Marketing and Promotion Strategy
Artist and Talent Management
Record Label Operations and A&R Development
Live Music and Events Management
Music Business Law and Contracts
Music Entrepreneurship and Independent Artist Development
UCAS Code:W37A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

27 points

27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 — University for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£25,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 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

76%Working
2%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
68%
Learning opportunities
63%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
67%
Organisation and management
28%
Learning resources
53%
Student voice
43%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
53%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University for the Creative Arts

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