BA (Hons) Music Business at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Ignite your passion for music, live events, and festivals into an exhilarating career in a thriving part of the UK and global creative economy. From promoting new releases to running events or managing the people or legal sides of music; BA (Hons) Music Business will help you find your place in the industry.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to the Music Industries, Music & Entertainment Marketing, Online Content for the Music Industries, Professional Practice 1: Employability Skills, Music Industries in Context, Artist Management. Year 2 core modules: Recruitment, Equality & Management, Copyright & Law in Music Industries, Music, Politics & Society, Live Event Planning & Management, Professional Practice 2: Research, Responsibility & Leadership. Year 2 options include Culture, Media & Place, Radio & Podcasting. Year 3 core modules: Innovation in Music Business, Professional Practice 3: Dissertation. Year 3 options include Creative & Cultural Industries, Arts & Festival Management, Advanced Podcasting & Radio, Contemporary Music in Context.

Career pathways

The music business is a dynamic and diverse section of the ever-evolving international entertainment sector. Despite fluctuating over time, the prevalence of new technology and access to global markets is still creating numerous new career opportunities today. Roles include A&R manager, Artist/band manager, Brand or product manager, Live event promoter, Festival programmer, PR account executive, Streaming manager, Copyright specialist.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Music+Business&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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