Professional Diploma in Music (Business / Entrepeneurship)

L4 Level 4
Full Time
1 September 2026 — 18 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise-Music Business and Entrepreneurship has been designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to build sustainable careers within the contemporary music industry. The qualification focuses on developing entrepreneurial thinking, commercial awareness and professional practice across a range of music business contexts, including self-employment, start-ups and portfolio careers. This qualification provides students with the opportunity to enhance their employability by developing core music business and enterprise skills, expanding their industry networks, and initiating professional projects aligned to their career ambitions.

What you will study

Through applied learning, students explore artist development, branding and marketing, live events, digital distribution, intellectual property and business planning, gaining the practical knowledge needed to succeed in today’s music sector.

Course fees

Studio Fees: £0.00

Entry requirements

AS/A-Level/L3 Performing arts qualification or equivalent experience. Performing Arts students will be expected to undertake an audition. It is also recommended that students have a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or grade C (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification) in both English and Maths. International students are expected to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English with a recommended minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.0 An interview/audition will be required to assess suitability of candidates. You must be 18+ years of age.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2026

End date

18 June 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18.5 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

PCCC4F03
L4

Qualification

UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance (Music)

Career prospects & further study

2,400

According to data contained in the Clwstwr Report 2020, There are more than 2,400 jobs in the Music, performing and visual arts with an average yearly growth rate of 2.2% in Cardiff (2009-2017).

After completing this course you can go on to complete the full 2-year Extended Diploma. Many students progress onto courses at university, others go directly into employment. CAVC offers a HNC in Sport Coaching which if competed successfully leads on to a top up at Cardiff Metropolitan University to complete the full degree course.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE