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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W390

Music Business and Event Management

University of Lancashire
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Music Business and Event Management at University of Lancashire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Managing, promoting, branding and publishing Working in the music industry requires independent thinking, problem solving and creativity. Throughout our Music Business & Event Management degree, Spirit Studios will help you gain these skills and more, and help you make your first steps into the global music industry. Designed by industry practitioners, this course will give you the opportunity to develop your networks, knowledge and reputation within the music industry. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Music Industry Fundamentals
Artist Management and Representation
Live Event Production and Logistics
Music Marketing and Promotion
Record Labels and Music Publishing
Music Business Law and Contracts
E-Commerce and Digital Distribution
Event Management Project
UCAS Code:W390
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,050

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£30,150

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 of Lancashire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£14,000£18,500£22,500
5 years£18,000£22,500£27,000

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
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire offers Music Business and Event Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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