Skip to content
Admission Mantra
The Houses of Parliament and the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) in London, seen across the River Thames and Westminster Bridge on a sunny day.
Flag of United Kingdom

Music Business BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands · Inverness, United Kingdom · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

Apply with usCall usOfficial course page (opens in a new tab)

Level

Bachelor's

Duration

4 years full time (UHI Perth)

Tuition / year

£16,820 (≈ ₹20.5 lakh)

Intakes

August/September

Photo: Philippe Bontemps, Unsplash License

Course overview

Music Business BA (Hons) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years full time (UHI Perth), with intakes in August/September.

University of the Highlands and Islands is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityUniversity of the Highlands and Islands (Public)
LocationInverness, United Kingdom
CourseMusic Business BA (Hons)
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration4 years full time (UHI Perth)
Tuition per year£16,820 (≈ ₹20.5 lakh)
IntakesAugust/September
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (UHI undergraduate standard)

Interested in Music Business BA (Hons)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.

Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is £16,820 a year, about ₹20.5 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly £67,280 (≈ ₹82.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 fee for Years 2–4. Year 1 (HNC) is £9,460. 2027-28 not yet published

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Plan my monthly living costs

Career outcomes

Graduate employment

100%

In work or further study 15 months after the course

Highly skilled jobs

65%

In highly skilled work 15 months after the course

Average (median) salary

£18,000

≈ ₹22 lakh a year

Typical range £14,000–20,000

Job roles

  • Musician
  • Music producer
  • Sound engineer
  • Sound designer
  • Music therapist
  • Private music teacher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • Universal Music Group
  • Sony
  • Warner Music Group
  • Spotify
  • TUI
  • BBC
  • Disney
  • Netflix
  • Apple
  • Abbey Road Studios

Eligibility

General entry requirements at University of the Highlands and Islands for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • Indian Senior School Year 12 with an average of 60%.
  • Some courses ask for specific subjects (for example Maths and Physics for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering).
  • Student visa holders must study full time on a course approved for on-campus study.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (UHI undergraduate standard).

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS Academic (undergraduate)6.0 overall with no element below 5.5.
IELTS Academic (postgraduate)6.5 overall with no element below 6.0.
Other testsUHI accepts other approved English tests; scores are on its approved English language qualifications page.
Class 12 EnglishUHI's English pages do not list Indian Class 12 English as an exemption.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: August/September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UK

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
  • Certified English test result
  • Personal statement
  • Deposit before the CAS is issued (counts towards tuition)

Scholarships

  • South Asia Scholarship

    UG

    Value: 10% tuition discount

    Students whose permanent residence is in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan or Sri Lanka, on undergraduate courses of at least one year. Applied automatically at offer stage.

    Official page
All scholarships for the UK

About University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a partnership of colleges and research institutes spread across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire, with its office in Inverness. It describes itself as an integrated university that teaches everything from further education to PhD. It had 30,643 students in 2024/25, of whom 9,769 were in higher education.

Only some UHI courses can be studied on campus with a Student Route visa, and each is tied to one campus. Indian students mainly look at aviation engineering, audio engineering and music business in Perth, marine science in Oban, environmental science in Inverness, hospitality, and adventure tourism in Fort William. Postgraduate courses open to Student visa holders are limited to archaeology in Orkney. Campuses are small, with small classes, and many are in rural or island settings.

Similar courses

FAQs

What is the fee for Music Business BA (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands?

The tuition for international students is £16,820 a year (about ₹20.5 lakh). 2026-27 fee for Years 2–4. Year 1 (HNC) is £9,460. 2027-28 not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Music Business BA (Hons)?

The course takes 4 years full time (UHI Perth).

What English score do I need?

IELTS Academic 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (UHI undergraduate standard). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: August/September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

  1. University of the Highlands and Islands: Music Business BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)
  2. UHI: international students (opens in a new tab)
  3. UHI: international fees and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  4. UHI: undergraduate tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
  5. UHI: English requirements for on-campus Student Route visa students (opens in a new tab)

Apply with Admission Mantra

Tell us about yourself and a counsellor will check your eligibility for Music Business BA (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands.

IELTS / PTE status
Best way to reach you

#YouInspireUs

Stories from our students and parents

#StudyAbroadSample
ft. Student nameMSc Data Science · United Kingdom

#1 Student name

MSc Data Science, United Kingdom · Study Abroad

Sample text. A short story in the student's own words: how the counsellor helped them shortlist universities, understand the full cost and prepare their visa file.

Design preview: sample cards show where real stories will appear. They are replaced by real students' stories (with written consent) before launch.

All student stories