BA (Hons) in Music Management

BA (Hons) Music Management has been designed to offer you an understanding of the music industry. The degree uses a combination of simulated learning environments, lecture material and practical workshops to offer you a new pathway to realising your potential careers.
 

The degree establishes core understandings of how and why the business operates and builds on this knowledge with a strong focus on new and creative marketing concepts. BA (Hons) Music Management is uniquely situated to offer you practice-based learning opportunities through university generated initiatives. To develop the mindset required to work in the music business that rewards pragmatically focused results we offer you the scope to direct your own learning and take risks.
 

You will spend your first year gaining an understanding of the prerelease supply chain, the live music industry, and basic copyright/contract law. These subject areas provide the foundations for you to practice in the music business.
 

After gaining a working knowledge of the business, you will be educated about the principles of music publishing as well as pre and post-release strategies. The degree focuses on the importance of visual media and branding to acknowledge the visual shift in the wider industry. As well as the practical and student-driven learning, the course encourages you in academic and critical thinking. You will be equipped with the critical skills to operate in the music industry, and to become a new generation of leaders that shape the music industry.
 

The degree features many opportunities to practice business, such as running live events and working firsthand at the universities record label. Allowing you to develop your CV and gain experience prior to graduating.
 

All BA(Hons) Music Management students will have access to digital distribution with no upfront cost for their musical endeavours during their studies to promote student-led entrepreneurship and a strong creative community via the university record label.
 

As part of a University wide scholarship, students enrolling on the BA(Hons) Music Management course in the coming academic year will receive a free pair of Sennheiser headphones as well as multiple key textbooks upon enrolment.

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more.
 

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications.  
 

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
 

Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
 

Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

 

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.
 

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

 

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2023/24 academic year are subject to change.

 

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Once you graduate you could go on to work in:

• artist management
• booking agencies
• PR and press
• publishing
• record labels
• event and tour managing
• collection societies
   

Or even alongside our alumni who include:

• Richard Lutkin – Asylum Records/Warner
• Lily Moon – Sony Music Publishing
• Alex Henderson – AWAL
• Jordan Price– PIAS
• Hannah Smith Hilliard – Raw Power Management
• Maya Heesom – Z Management
• James Carter – Artist, official remixes with Ava Max and Rihanna
• Louis Andersen-Risager – United Talent Agency
• Tom Walker – All About Promotions
• Walter Aldaz ATC Management/Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
• Paige Smith – DICE Ticketing
• Phil Napierala – Peloton Interactive