The BA (Hons) Music Business Management provides an exhaustive exploration of the modern streaming economy, copyright law, and independent entrepreneurship. It is ideal for aspiring talent managers, record executives, and business-savvy recording artists looking to enhance their marketing literacy, specialize in digital strategy, and accelerate their careers within the global media and entertainment sectors.
Throughout the course, you will study music rights and royalties, global trends, and data-driven consumer analytics. You will also gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, budget forecasting, and artist branding, ensuring you develop the analytical skills required to build online audiences and monetize intellectual property in a highly competitive digital ecosystem.
A strong emphasis is placed on real-world applications, featuring professional project-based modules and entrepreneurial development frameworks that mirror actual industry operations. You will work on growth hacking metrics, licensing negotiations, and live event coordination, preparing you to tackle challenges in artist representation, independent label operations, and enterprise-level entertainment strategy.
Graduates of this program are well-equipped for essential careers in A&R, digital marketing, tour management, and music publishing. This degree provides an agile academic foundation that can move you directly into competitive professional roles such as Artist Manager, Sync Licensing Coordinator, or Music Data Analyst within major media networks and global distribution agencies.
With the demand for tech-literate commercial leaders at an all-time high, this program ensures you graduate with industry-relevant expertise, practical project experience, and a profound understanding of rights optimization. Whether you aim to sign the next breakout talent, launch an independent entertainment brand, or pioneer new advancements in streaming data trends, this degree provides the tools to excel in the vital world of music business management.
Year 1: Foundation of Music Commerce (Level 4)
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Semester 1: The Music Industry | Entrepreneurial Practice 1
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Semester 2: Music Rights and Royalties | Entrepreneurial Practice 1
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Semester 3: Music Marketing 1 | Entrepreneurial Practice 1
Year 2: Strategic Branding & Finance (Level 5)
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Semester 1: Music Marketing 2 | Entrepreneurial Practice 2
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Semester 2: Business Data and Finance | Entrepreneurial Practice 2
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Semester 3: Professional Practice | Entrepreneurial Practice 2
Year 3: Executive Leadership & Realisation (Level 6)
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Semester 1: Music Futures and Global Trends | The Entrepreneur
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Semester 2: Music Law, Ethics and Negotiation | The Entrepreneur
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Semester 3: Final Major Project | The Entrepreneur
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Funding Your Studies with Student Finance
You may be eligible to receive financial support from the UK Government to help cover your tuition fees and living expenses while studying.
✔ Tuition Fee Loan – Covers 100% of your tuition fees, paid directly to the university, so you can focus on your studies without financial stress.
✔ Maintenance Loan – Helps with living costs, including rent, food, and travel, making student life more manageable.
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