BA (Hons) Music Business at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Music Business at UHI Perth prepares students for the music industry, developing skills in music conference management, digital marketing and event or festival management, with strong industry links and placement opportunities.

Duration: Full time: 4 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is the HNC Music Business. Year 2 includes Marketing in music and popular culture, Music publishing and IPR law and Music industry touring. Year 3 includes Global music markets and Music marketing and emerging technologies, and year 4 includes a Creative honours project and Social media campaign management.

Career pathways

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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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to year one (HNC): 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, or 1 A level at grade D or above; alternatively NPA Music Business, NC Music, an NC including communication, numeracy and IT skills, or Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media. An interview assessing motivation and passion for the music industry is required. Advanced entry to year two: HNC Music Business or a similar HNC with a B or above in the Graded Unit. Advanced entry to year three: HND Music Business with a B or above in the Graded Unit. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 (IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall for the HNC year), or another approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland, years 2 to 4 full-time per year (year 1 HNC is GBP 1,285). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,820 a year (2026/27). International fee status, years 2 to 4 full-time per year (year 1 HNC is GBP 9,460). Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 4 years

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