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BA (Hons) Music Performance and Business Management at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You will benefit from our strong links with the music industry and will be invited to participate in our yearly Music Production Show, with guest presentations from industry professionals such as Sound on Sound, Avid, Yamaha, Ableton and Focusrite. You'll have regular opportunities to perform in public and we'll encourage you to take part in the local music scene.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Joint Honours  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Performance Redefined, Art and Science of Recording, Performance Redefined, Understanding People in Organisations, Finance and Business Performance, Marketing Fundamentals.

Career pathways

Our graduates are equipped for employment within the modern commercial music sector as performers, composers, producers, educators, promoters, publishers, academics, recording studio engineers and entrepreneurial freelance musicians. They also work in a range of media organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Distinction; 15 credits, Merit; 24 credits, Pass; 6 credits; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years

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