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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music Business course at Birmingham City University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,690 per year |
| International | £17,690 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W390
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Music Business course.
Do you want to create music media content, plan, promote and manage live music events, create your own music enterprise, develop project management skills, understand music promotion and PR, or have an interest in music as relating to wider creative and cultural industries? Then our BA (Hons) Music Business degree is the ideal course for you. We will support you in developing innovative and creative entrepreneurial skills and approaches needed not just to work in, but to shape the exciting and dynamic, multi-platform music industries.
Studying in our industry-standard media centre in the heart of Birmingham, you will be taught in a friendly, supportive learning community, by an academic team of music business professionals and researchers who have industry experience. You will benefit from cutting-edge knowledge and research from our active popular music and music industries research community, who not only produce internationally recognised research and publications, but also contribute their expertise on the course.
Professional Placement Year This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
£1,000 scholarships for 2025/26
If you apply to BCU by 30 June 2025, you could be eligible for one of our £1,000 scholarships:
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Accelerate – if you are from a lower income family or household
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High Achievers’ – if you achieve 144 UCAS points or more from your main three qualifications
For full details and terms, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/scholarships
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Birmingham School of Media
Location
Parkside Building Campus | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music and arts management
• Music marketing
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Music Business course at Birmingham City University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
59%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
62%
med
Organisation and management
62%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
med
How well organised is your course?
56%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
66%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
51%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
65%
low
Student information
The Music Business course at Birmingham City University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Music | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Music Technology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Music Business course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Birmingham City University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
69%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
53%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Sales occupations
7%
Administrative occupations
7%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
30%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Music Business course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Birmingham City University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£15.4k
First year after graduation
£18.2k
Third year after graduation
£23.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Music Business.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Birmingham City University open days
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Thursday 12 June – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
• Saturday 28 June
Source: Birmingham City University