BA Music Production, Performance and Business
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music Production, Performance and Business BA (Hons), a music degree spanning performance, production, and commercial practice. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Marketing, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. Students engage in authentic group projects reflecting actual industry environments and complete a final major project. The first year covers foundations through Artist Development in Practice, Collaboration: The Music Artist, Creativity and Collaboration, Introduction to the Music Industries and Entrepreneurship, and Music Production Fundamentals, with options such as BMRU Migration & Cultural Hybridity: British Popular Music. The second year focuses on live production and digital media via Collaboration: The Live Industry, Music Marketing and Digital Storytelling, and Work-based and Placement Learning, alongside optional modules including Applied Production and Composing for Media. The final year centres on professional practice through Final Major Project and The Freelance Music Professional, while optional modules allow students to explore advanced topics such as Advanced Audio Production, Data and Analytics in the Music Industry, and Music Law: Rights & Contracts.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. IB grade 4 - can be achieved during first year. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please get in touch with Course Enquiries. Our course encourages a diverse range of music styles and genres, covering everything including Rock, Pop, R&B, Grime, Jazz, Acoustic, EDM and more. Applicants with backgrounds and interests in music which fall outside of conventional music education such as DJs, underground music or electronica artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be asked to submit a short portfolio of work relevant to their chosen specialism of music production, performance or music business/enterprise. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an applicant open day spending time working alongside staff and students. Direct entry: Direct entry to Year 2 may be available for some of our programmes. You will need to have already successfully completed part of your undergraduate course elsewhere with the relevant number of credits of a comparable degree. Please note that admission to Year 3 is rarely granted. Applications for direct entry are made through UCAS, selecting the app
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 55%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Artist Development in Practice
- Collaboration: The Music Artist
- Creativity and Collaboration
- Introduction to the Music Industries and Entrepreneurship
- Music Production Fundamentals
- BMRU Migration & Cultural Hybridity: British Popular Music
- Music Publishing & Songwriting
- Producing Music
- Collaboration: The Live Industry
- Music Marketing and Digital Storytelling
- Work-based and Placement Learning
- Applied Production
- BMRU: Funding and Investment Readiness in the Music Business
- Composing for Media
- Synchronisation: Music and Brands
- Final Major Project
- The Freelance Music Professional
- Advanced Audio Production
- Advanced Songwriting
- BMRU: Cultural Identity, Music and Audiovisual Work
- Data and Analytics in the Music Industry
- Music Law: Rights & Contracts
- Performing with Technology
- Starting a Business in the Music Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Music Production, Performance and Business at University of Westminster?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.