Why study a Music degree at UCA?

BA (Hons) Music Business & Management

Launch your music career with business insight

Our Music Business & Management degree will help you to succeed in fields like talent scouting, artist management, live events, and music marketing. Modules cover emerging tech and analytics, brand partnerships and data-driven marketing, culminating in a final creative or business project that prepares you to enter the global music industry.

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Production-led learning

Our Music & Sound Production degree will allow you to explore and master both analogue and digital approaches. During your studies you'll get the opportunity to mix live performances and design Foley sound and create original tracks using industry-standard equipment.

Gain a professional advantage

Build your industry network and gain real-world insight through guest lectures and live project briefs. You’ll develop a clear understanding of how the music industry operates, and where you fit within it. You’ll also have the opportunity to take a year-long work placement as part of your degree, giving you valuable hands-on experience.

Music Studios, UCA Farnham

Foundation year available

Our music degrees offer the option of an integrated foundation year, providing an alternative pathway to university study for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements.

Why Clearing applicants choose UCA

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A community of creatives

With our close-knit community of creatives by your side, at UCA you’ll be sure to find your voice, your people, and all the inspiration you need.

Life at UCA

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Access to all facilities

Being a UCA student means you can make use of workshops and studios across all of our campuses, even ones not directly related to your course. This allows you to expand your skillset and explore your creativity.

Facilities & Resources

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Preparing you for the future

Many of our degrees are offered with an integrated work placement year, allowing you to gain real-world experience in the creative industries that will further develop your skills and CV.

Careers & Creative Futures

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Caring and supportive culture

You're never alone at UCA - whether it's help settling in, assistance with your studies, counselling or even advice on your finances, our student support services, the Students’ Union, your lecturers and your classmates will always be there to support you.

Support & Wellbeing

Explore our gradshows

Each year, we’re privileged to be able to share our graduates’ incredible work with the world. And now’s your chance to take a look.

View our online showcase

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