BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business 3 year Bachelor's degree at SAE Institute Ltd
BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business 3 year at SAE Institute Ltd. You'll earn a nationally recognised BA qualification. The course combines music industry knowledge with business fundamentals, preparing you for professional roles that bridge creative and commercial sectors.
About this course
BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business 3 year is a Bachelor's degree (BA) at SAE Institute Ltd, based in SAE Glasgow,SAE Royal Leamington Spa,Liverpool Campus,SAE London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Music graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Trimester 1 2 modules
- MB (T1) - Industry OverviewCore
Module details
Explore the music industry as a whole – from record companies and music publishing to live performance and artist management. Explore how the industry has evolved, current processes and predicted trends, institutions and their impact, and regulations and revenue collection systems.
- MB (T1) - Legislation and ContractsCore
Module details
Learn about legal aspects that underpin the music industry, such as contracts, licensing, music synchronisation and copyright. Explore the business side of music publishing and distribution, and financial concepts such as revenue and cash flow.
Trimester 2 2 modules
- MB (T2) - Business Basics and MarketingCore
Module details
Introduction to fundamental marketing concepts and essential business tools. Learn how to create a business plan, budget effectively, conduct business online and develop ethical practices.
- MB (T2) - Profiling and Content ManagementCore
Module details
Scout a promising artist before creating a branding concept and developing suitable brand values. Learn media skills such as audio recording, graphic design, photography and video, and create tailored media content for promotional purposes.
Trimester 3 1 modules
- MB (T3) Creative Studio 1: OverviewCore
Module details
Learn advanced marketing and branding techniques including digital marketing, website design, messaging concepts, photography and fashion, while working with artists to redevelop their brand identity. Undertake a large-scale project in your area of interest in collaboration with other SAE students.
Trimester 4 1 modules
- MB (T4) Creative Studio 2: OverviewCore
Module details
Plan, organise, promote and execute a live event. Working in groups, define key roles and responsibilities, and manage the entire event cycle, from sourcing a venue and booking artists to creating the event's branding. Work with audio, film and game art students to record, film and promote the event.
Trimester 5 2 modules
- MB (T5) - Advanced Specialised ProductionOptional
Module details
Build on your learning to produce work of a professional calibre in your area of interest. Options include participating in live projects through work placements, collaborating with peers from different disciplines, tackling simulated briefs and crafting an independent project.
- MB (T5) - Research and Professional Development in Creative MediaOptional
Module details
Create the proposal for your final Major Project with guidance from our Experts. Develop a variety of academic and professional skills as you prepare to progress to postgraduate studies or embark on your career journey.
Trimester 6 1 modules
- MB (T6) – Major ProjectCore
Module details
Demonstrate the practical and academic skills you've developed across your time at SAE via a large-scale advanced-level project. Refine your expertise in your chosen field and create a valuable addition to your resume.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study how music and creative industries operate as businesses. You'll usually start with foundations in management, organisational structure and marketing principles, alongside business economics and data skills. In Year 2, you'll move into operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and people management, and strategic analysis. Year 3 lets you specialise in areas such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing or people and HR. You'll typically culminate in an innovation and entrepreneurship module with a live venture project, followed by a capstone project or consultancy brief that brings together what you've learned across the degree.
Who it's for
This course suits graduates interested in the music industry who want to develop business acumen. You'll explore specialisations such as marketing, finance, HR, operations, strategy, international business, entrepreneurship, supply chain and consulting. It's designed for those seeking careers that combine creative understanding with commercial management across record labels, artist management, music publishing, venues, festivals and related sectors.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries of £24,000–£32,000 at 15 months; after three years, £21,250–£30,000; and after five years, £26,350–£37,200. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and individual outcomes vary. First-year retention stands at 81% across the sector.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time degree awarded by SAE Institute Ltd, a recognised UK degree-awarding body. The degree is studied in English and is nationally recognised. You can study at SAE Glasgow, SAE Royal Leamington Spa, Liverpool Campus, or SAE London.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
The cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at SAE Institute Ltd →Check the finance route that applies to you
Support depends on ordinary residence, assessed fee status, course and provider nation. The provider nation is unresolved here, so no national cap or loan amount is being guessed.
Find your official student-finance route →Paying for it
- Tuition fee loan: applied for through the student-finance body for the UK nation you live in.
- Living-cost support: means-tested on household income, from your nation's student-finance body.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold set by your nation's student-finance system.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Each UK nation runs its own student-finance system; check gov.uk for the rates that apply to you.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £20,500 – £28,000 | 2265 |
| 3 years after | £19,500 | £13,000 – £25,500 | 90 |
| 5 years after | £23,000 | £16,000 – £30,500 | 80 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,265. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Home tuition is regulated and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan and living-cost support from the student-finance body for the UK nation they live in. Repayment thresholds differ by nation.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around SAE Royal Leamington Spa
1,295 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Around Liverpool Campus
4,637 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SAE Institute Ltd from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by SAE Institute Ltd; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SAE Institute Ltd’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SAE Institute Ltd and gov.uk before you apply.
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