Music Business - BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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UHI Perth

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

UHI Perth

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

Gain valuable inspiration, experience, connections, and knowledge on this dynamic BA (Hons) Music Business course, as you get ready to forge your own path in this vibrant industry.Benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff, and strong industry links, with previous guest speakers from renowned companies including Universal Music, Sony Columbia Records, BBC Radio One, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster, as well as Stevie Wonders manager, Keith Harris.Develop vital skills in music ...Read more

Gain valuable inspiration, experience, connections, and knowledge on this dynamic BA (Hons) Music Business course, as you get ready to forge your own path in this vibrant industry.

Benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff, and strong industry links, with previous guest speakers from renowned companies including Universal Music, Sony Columbia Records, BBC Radio One, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster, as well as Stevie Wonder's manager, Keith Harris.

Develop vital skills in music conference management, digital marketing, and event or festival management work alongside record labels and arts organisations and enjoy regular placements and employment opportunities in the UK, Europe, and the US. Build your strengths through your studies and let us help you make your next moves in this diverse field.

Special features

You will study and develop your skills at UHI Perth, in their state-of-the-art music facilities

Small class sizes provide a more personal learning experience

You will be supported by staff who are active within the industry

Each year, you will have the opportunity to attend industry events. Previous students have attended SXSW (USA), Eurosonic (Netherlands), BIME (Spain), Reeperbahn Festival (Germany), and Tallinn Music Week (Estonia)

You will learn how to establish your own music business

You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements across Scotland, the UK and Europe

What can I do on completion of my course?

The BA (Hons) Music Business provides the flexibility to focus on your individual interests and develop the necessary employability skills required for a successful career in the music industry. Graduates of this course are now working in a variety of areas across Scotland, the UK and Europe, including:

Events and festival management

Digital music industries

Arts organisation management

Business development

Live music promotion

Artist management

Social media management

Marketing and public relations

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
66th

Tuition fees

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England

FREE

Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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FREE

Students from Wales

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FREE

Students from Northern Ireland

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FREE

Students from Channel Islands

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£15,870 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,870 per year

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Crieff Road Perth Perth and Kinross PH1 2NX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Perth  0.9 miles away

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