Turn your love of music into a professional career behind the scenes.
The HND Music Business at Glasgow Kelvin College is an award-winning programme that prepares you to work in one of the world’s most exciting creative sectors. You’ll gain the business insight, creative confidence, and practical experience needed to thrive in artist management, live events, A&R, publishing, promotion, and record label operations.
Delivered by industry professionals with years of experience, the course combines academic knowledge with hands-on practice. You’ll work on live projects, collaborate with Sound Production and Music Performance students, and explore how the global music industry connects creativity with commerce.
A highlight of your studies is joining Electric Honey Records, the College’s renowned student-run record label — responsible for helping launch several successful artists including Belle and Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro.
You’ll take part in everything from discovering and signing acts to producing, marketing, and distributing releases, as well as promoting live events. It’s real experience in real industry conditions, preparing you to step confidently into your own music business career.
This course is perfect for:
You’ll explore the business, culture, and creativity of the modern music industry, learning how to turn ideas into professional opportunities.
Across two years, you’ll:
By the end of the course, you’ll have both the creative and professional skills to launch your own career or progress to degree-level study in music business or creative enterprise.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences. You should have:
✅ At least one SQA Higher (Grade C or above) in a relevant subject such as Business, English or Modern Studies.
✅ OR a National Qualification (NQ) or NC award at Level 6 in a related field.
✅ Applicants with relevant industry or business experience but no formal qualifications will also be considered on merit.
✅ Mature learners are encouraged to apply — motivation and passion for the music industry are key.
✅ A good level of English and communication skills is required for all applicants.
Direct entry to Year 2 is available for those who have successfully completed at least 15 credits from Year 1 of an HND Music Business programme elsewhere.
ℹ️ Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the course.
ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language
Graduates can progress to roles across the music and creative industries, including:
🎧 Artist Management
🎤 A&R (Talent Discovery)
💼 Music Marketing or Promotion
🎟️ Live Event or Tour Management
💽 Record Label Operations
📰 Music Publishing or PR
🎬 Digital Distribution or Content Management
Many of our alumni have gone on to manage artists, coordinate festivals, and work for leading record labels and media companies.
After completing the HND, you can progress to:
That we had an article in The Scotsman? As part of Electric Honey Music's 30th anniversary celebrations, former student and Electric Honey artist, Declan McKay of the Young Aviators performed a stripped back, outdoor version of their hit; Love.
With artists like Young Aviators, Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol, and Biffy Clyro coming through the ranks here at Electric Honey; it’s no wonder Uncut Magazine described it as “The world’s most successful student-run record label”.
