University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Professional Music
Dbs Music Holdings Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The BA (Hons) Professional Music (Business) Degree at WaterBear prepares students for careers in the global music industry. With small classes of 8–12 students and a structured 1-1 mentoring programme, you’ll receive personalised support from industry-active tutors who understand the realities of working in music.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts2%
48-63 pts4%
64-79 pts12%
80-95 pts8%
96-111 pts13%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts9%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts17%
176-191 pts1%
208-223 pts1%
224-239 pts1%
How they qualified
84% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels84%
no formal qualifications10%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,500
3 years on
£23,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support80%
Well organised84%
Learning resources80%
Student community81%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you share a …
Final year · Part-time
★★★★☆
Solid, with caveats
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: case-based teaching forces you to think commercially. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport links make it…
Final year · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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