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

Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation course at University of Westminster, London.

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A level

D,D

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Westminster, London. These students are taking Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation or another course from the same subject area.

Music
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
HistoryB
Music TechnologyB
Business StudiesB
SociologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W308

Here's what University of Westminster, London says about its Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation course.

Our Music Production, Performance and Business BA prepares you for a dynamic career across all facets of the music industry. This course not only covers the essential areas of music production, performance, and business, but also emphasises the importance of collaboration within these fields.

At the heart of our curriculum are authentic group projects that mirror real-world music industry practices. These collaborative projects provide you with hands-on experience, allowing you to assume specific roles within a team and enhance your skills in teamwork, negotiation, and creative synergy. Such experiences are vital in today’s industry.

Whether you aim to be a music artist, producer, performer, songwriter, composer, musicologist, journalist, DJ, technologist, entrepreneur, business specialist, or educator, this course nurtures your aspirations through a blend of practical experience and academic study. Reflective practice and contextual studies are integrated into the course, positioning our graduates as pioneers and thought leaders in the ever-evolving music industry.

Our strong industry connections within London's vibrant music scene enable us to offer guest lectures from top professionals and maximise networking opportunities. These connections are further enriched through interdisciplinary collaborations with peers from film, TV, radio, fashion, and media studies.

Located at the Harrow Campus, the course facilitates a unique collaborative environment not just among music students but also across various creative disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach provides a broad spectrum of opportunities, preparing our graduates for diverse careers in the creative industries and ensuring they have the skills and contacts necessary to expand their professional network and enhance their creative potential.

Learn more about the course and why you should choose to study at Westminster in the Music Production, Performance and Business BA – Q&A with course leader, Leddra Chapman blog.

Source: University of Westminster, London

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Arts

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Music

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£17,600 per year
International£17,600 per year

University of Westminster, London student reviews

(4.4)
Based on 111 reviews from University of Westminster, London's students and alumni
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
All reviews

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1 year ago

I think the Student Union made great work for representing the undergraduate students interestes, but there was not enough representation for postgradu2019s students.

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Graduate

1 year ago

The central London campuses seem more appealing for activities and lare study sessions.

(4)
University life

Graduate

1 year ago

Although they had some financial programs to support rising costs of living, the application information eas not easy to access

(3)
Finance

Graduate

1 year ago

All departments were very supportive even before I enrolled and traveled to the UK.

(5)
Support

Graduate

1 year ago

5 out 5. Great facilities and campuses locations

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Facilities

Graduate

1 year ago

Timetable, course structure and contents where great, although many of the teachers seem to know a lot and have a lot of expertise on their subject, but have not teaching qualities to make content interactive and appealing

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Westminster, London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Westminster, London students who took the Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation course - or another course in the same subject area.

Music

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

72%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

69%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

56%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

69%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

66%

med

How well organised is your course?

52%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

80%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

43%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

61%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

62%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

71%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Westminster, London. These students are taking Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation or another course from the same subject area.

Music
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female42%Male58%
Where students come from
International33%UK67%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students175
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation at University of Westminster, London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Westminster, London graduates who took Music Production, Performance and Business with Foundation - or another course in the same subject area.

Performing arts

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

£24.8k

Third year after graduation

£27.9k

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 Production, Performance and Business with Foundation.

Source: LEO

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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