BA (Hons) Music Business and Media at University of Brighton

Programme overview

This course offers a blend of theory and practice, allowing you to dive into the history of music’s influence on society and develop essential skills for a career in the music industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience in music management, marketing and media production, guided by expert lecturers and industry professionals. Tailor your studies to your passions, work on real-world projects and benefit from Brighton’s vibrant creative scene, just a short train ride from London.

Faculty: School of Art and Media | Department: Sound and Music | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year you will study methods of understanding and theorising the media and music industries. You will also examine the social, cultural, economic, political and technological changes associated with their development. This module will introduce you to the concept of popular culture through the perspectives of media studies by critically engaging with, exploring and critiquing popular cultural forms and practices. You’ll look at current and historical examples of film, TV, music and online popular culture by analysing both the conditions of production – the entertainment industry – and audience engagement. Modules include Media and Popular Culture, The Music Business, Mapping Brighton’s Music Scene and Creative Networks, Popular Music: Histories and Contexts, Introduction to Music Business Start-Ups, Music, Technology and Everyday Life, Media Placement, Research Methods and Methodology, The British Music Industry, Music Innovation: Design and Development.

Career pathways

Option modules span areas such as branding, journalism, public relations and sustainability in digital culture, enabling you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions. The course aims to develop versatile and creative music business innovators and leaders, and graduates who are well equipped to enter careers in the media and creative industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. Foundation degree/HND May enable you to start the course in year 2 or year 3. Foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of the qualifications that we accept for admission to the course. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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