Media, Music & Sound Production
Music Business BA (Hons)
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 10
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
Placement information
We continue to work with partners and organisations across the UK to provide placement and work experience opportunities for our students. Our students have previously worked with Wide Days and a number of other national and independent music industry organisations.
How the course is assessed
- Project based course work (50%)
- Written assignment (15%)
- Practice-based assignments (35%)
Number of days per week
- 15 hours per week taught
- 7 hours per week student-led learning
Entry requirements
- SQCF Level 8/RCF Level 5 equivalent, i.e. FdA Music Business.
- We will also consider applications from students who have studied in related academic programs such as Events, Marketing and Business (please contact our admissions team for more information).
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Successful completion of the HND programme at Edinburgh College.
- External candidates will be invited for an interview. Please contact our admissions team for more information.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 6 required.Further information regarding IELTS levels and certification is available from our admissions team.Progression and Articulation Routes
While no formal articulation agreements are currently in place for post-graduate courses in Music Business, graduates will have achieved the academic profile to apply for courses such as:
- Music Industries MSc at the University of Glasgow
- Music Industry Studies MA at the University of Liverpool
- Music Management MA at the University of Sheffield
- Music Industry Management and Artist Development MA at University of West London
- Music Business Management MA at University of Westminster, London
- Music Business (MA) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Career options
You can go onto a wide range of roles within the Music Industries including employment in t
- The Live Music Industry
- The Recorded Music Sector
- Marketing and PR
- Event Management
- Music Publishing Industry.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
