Music Business BA(Hons)

Across year one, you'll explore approaches for managing yourself and others, as well as organisations and resources. You'll dive deep into the A&R world to understand creative processes and development and study the structures, shapes and roles within the music business. You'll also put on your first live event, having learned about the live music business and how to market artists and products effectively and ethically.

Modules

Marketing & Digital Media

Management: Organisations, Artists & Self

Live Music & Business

A&R & Creativity

Sound Cultures

Music Industry Environment

In year two, you'll get to grips with contracts, negotiations and intellectual property while dissecting the differences between DIY and corporate music sectors, as well as digital and physical products. You'll also explore the power of fan cultures and how they influence what products are created.

Modules

Sound Business 1

Sound Cultures 2

The Business of Things

Collaboration

Sound Business 2

DIY Entrepreneurship

Why study a Sandwich Year route? 

You can choose to take an optional Sandwich Year, which means you'll spend a year between your second and third year on placement in industry, developing your business or freelance portfolio* or studying abroad. Choosing this route will enhance your industry experience and skills while studying. 

How you'll study in your Sandwich Year

Supported by an employer if you're working in industry, or the University if you've opted for the self-employment route*, you'll develop your industry skills and understanding of the music business workplace.

If you study abroad, you'll gain new perspectives on your subject, gain in confidence and independence.

Throughout this year, you'll develop a portfolio of work that includes a critical self-reflection on what has been learned from the experience. You'll be required to evidence your experiences, the skills you've learned and your professional growth.

*Self-employment options are only available for UK students, due to Visa requirements

In your final year, you'll put your knowledge into practice and debate ethical approaches to leadership and management at strategic levels. You'll have the opportunity to develop your specialisms through research and practical projects - creating a professional portfolio, ready to graduate into the music business.

Modules

Creative & Ethical Leadership

Music Business Project

Final Project Contextualisation

Future Skills

Final Project Professional Portfolio