Course Overview
Are you an aspiring music manager, record label executive, live event organiser or a business-savvy recording artist who wants to get ahead of the pack with enhanced knowledge and skills? The BA (Hons) Music Business Management degree aims to nurture creative and ambitious students with a passion for music and business, developing in them future-facing skills and critical knowledge required to develop a successful career in the modern music industry.
This is possibly the most exciting time to be entering the music business with digital opportunities bringing a renewed optimism and five years of solid industry growth. Young, ambitious and skilled new entrants are better placed than most to prosper in the new global streaming economy with many of the rules yet to be written. The skills you can learn at LCCM, including social media marketing, building an audience online with growth hacking, artist branding and data analysis, are in-demand right now.
On our Music Business Management degree you will learn from industry professionals and have the opportunity to put your ideas and new skills into practice with work placements or entrepreneurial project based modules in your third year.
BA (Hons) Music Business Management Foundation Year at University for the Creative Arts is eligible for Student Finance England funding: a tuition fee loan of up to £9,535 per year paid directly to the university, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year for your living costs. The built-in foundation year means you can start this degree without A-levels — ideal for mature students returning to education. Repayments only start once you earn over £25,000 a year.
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BA (Hons) Music Business Management Foundation Year is offered by University for the Creative Arts in partnership with LCCM . Students can choose flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full time study mode. It supports academic pathways at Bachelors level, and is available across key study locations including London. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Music Business Management Foundation Year
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London
Music Box, 241 Union Street, London SE1 0LR
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Specific Entry Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
BA Commercial Music
Undergraduate & CertHE (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Composition for Films, Games & Other Media
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
MMus Music Production
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
MMus Music Performance
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
BA Music Business Management
Undergraduate & CertHE (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, which must include at least one in the following subject areas: Music Technology, Business Studies or Economics, Media Studies or English Language.
- An Access to Higher Education course or a BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered as equivalent to two full Level 3 qualifications.
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- We also welcome applications from those without formal qualifications but with demonstrable passion for and practical experience relevant to the music industry.
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience in music
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
MA Creative Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- 1 year’s experience in a relevant sector and a bachelor degree (2.2 minimum) or 4 years relevant experience and a Level 3+ qualification
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
- Professional references, if applying based on your professional experience.
- Personal Statement
- Successful interview
MA Entertainment Business & Analytics
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- 1 year’s experience in a relevant sector and a bachelor degree (2.2 minimum) or 4 years relevant experience and a Level 3+ qualification
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
- Professional references, if applying based on your professional experience.
- Personal Statement
- Successful interview
English Language Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
Undergraduate
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
Postgraduate
English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
Who it's for
BA (Hons) Music Business Management Foundation Year at University for the Creative Arts is a practical option for mature students, career changers, and anyone returning to education who wants a clear, funded route into university study.
Because this programme includes a foundation year, it can suit applicants who do not hold traditional A-level results but are ready to build academic confidence before progressing onto the full degree pathway.
Study location & mode
This course is listed with University for the Creative Arts and can be studied in London .
- Study mode: Full time
- Class schedule: Weekday
Exact campus availability can vary by intake — use the campus list above and speak to an advisor if you need a specific location or timetable.
How this course is funded
Eligible students in England may be able to fund tuition and living costs through Student Finance England. As general guidance, that can include a tuition fee loan paid to the university and a maintenance loan for living costs. Repayments normally start only once you earn over the published repayment threshold.
This is general information, not a personal funding decision. Final eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms are confirmed when you apply for student finance — AF Education does not guarantee funding approval.
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