BA (Hons) Music Business at Buckinghamshire New University

This degree is ideal for anyone looking to work in the music industry. Whether you’re interested in managing artists, working for record labels or the business of songs, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to build a successful career in music. The course covers a broad range of music industry areas allowing you to develop your knowledge to help you gain employment across a variety of music business roles.

Faculty: Music Production Performance and Business  |  Duration: Three Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your degree, you will develop solid business, marketing and management skills, allowing you to pursue many careers in this rapidly evolving industry. Key business modules will look at music publishing, the global music industry and the consumption of popular music. Core modules include Introduction to Artist Development, Entertainment Industry Framework, Principles of Marketing, Managing Your Brand, Creative Practice, Industry Issues, The Music and Events Entrepreneur, Music Business Project, Fan Cultures, Artist Management, Research Methods, Extended Independent Project, A&R: Artist & Repertoire Content for the Music Industry, Mosh Pit Politics. Optional modules include Music Publishing, Music Publishing (Placement).

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the Music industry, find out more about our Music alumni in the Wall of Fame. Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course. Roles include Record label management, Artist management, Marketing, Promotions, Music publishing, Royalty collection and organisation.

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