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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Music Business

Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS 31WN

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Campus

    Perth

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    31WN

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Course Overview

Music Business at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

8,685

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

2.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Music Business
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Media law
  • Intellectual property law
  • Scottish law
  • Media studies
  • Communication skills
  • Broadcasting
  • Publishing
  • Audio-visual studies
  • Media management
  • Communication studies
  • Media production
  • Technical authorship
  • Music
  • Graphic arts

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

8,685

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

2%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students8,685
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students2%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

  • Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
  • Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£647/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,121
Annual living costs£13,461/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.