Music Business BA (Hons)
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,251 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Music Business BA (Hons)

    About

    Introduction:

    If you’re serious about building a career in the music industry, you need to train in the industry. It’s at NTU where you’ll get the best industry connections, real-life work experience and unrivalled facilities.

    We operate our own live music and event spaces – like Metronome – that are home to an eclectic mix of commercial-facing events and gigs. It’s here where you’ll learn your trade; the perfect space to learn, develop and connect.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

    International qualifications

    We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

    English language entry requirements

    You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

    Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

    If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

    Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

    You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

    Would you like some advice on your study plans?

    Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Careers and employability

    Your time at NTU doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.

    You’ll leave with a long list of contacts and the skills, knowledge and experience to enter the global music industry. You could see yourself working in artist management, publishing, labels, marketing and PR, or developing your own freelance empire as a DIY start up.

    You could be working with/for:

    • record labels
    • publishers
    • venues
    • distributors
    • digital aggregators
    • artist managers
    • tour managers
    • marketing & comms departments
    • catalogue manager

    YouFirst – working with our Employability Team

    Studying a degree at a popular university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team.

    Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,251 / year

    Music Business BA (Hons)

    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham Trent University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham