Music Business and Media

A Brighton Music Business and Media degree prepares you for a variety of careers across the music, media and entertainment industries, including roles in artist management, music marketing, PR, journalism, production, live events and digital media.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work in roles such as music producer, artist manager, content creator, social media manager and PR executive, as well as launching their own music ventures and media platforms.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions with option modules in areas such as radio, video production, PR and social media.

• Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving music scene.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and gain valuable industry connections.

• Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community giving you opportunities to collaborate with your peers on creative projects.

• Learn from a team of experts who bring real-life industry experience into the classroom.

• Work on real-world client briefs which reflect how you’d work in the industry and help grow your portfolio and network.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Music Business and Media
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Music Business and Media. From an exciting live music scene to renowned festivals, venues and media companies, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community.

Our long heritage in music, media and art education means you’ll be part of a diverse network of creatives, with access to opportunities and industry connections that extend beyond the campus.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for fashion, design and film.

Year 1
You’ll build a strong foundation in both media and music industry theory, exploring how popular culture, digital technologies and industry structures shape the way music is produced, distributed and consumed.

Core modules
Media and Popular Culture
The Music Business
Popular Music: Histories and Contexts
Critical Approaches to Media 1
Critical Approaches to Media 2

Options*
Video Production 1
Photographic Practice 1
Film, Language and History
Community Media for Social Action – Decolonising Media

Year 2
You will gain hands-on experience through a four-week industry placement while deepening your understanding of how people engage with music, media and technology in everyday life. You’ll develop the research skills needed for your final-year project and explore the workings of the music industry, with optional modules that let you build practical expertise.

Core modules
The British Music Industry
Music, Technology and Everyday Life
Media Placement
Research Methods and Methodology

Options*
Community Radio – Empowering Voices for Inclusion
Specialist Portfolio
Video Production 2
Media Project Management
Photographic Practice 2
Social Media for Activist and Community Groups
Brands and Public Relations

Optional placement year
An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your skills in a professional setting, gain industry experience and build valuable contacts before returning for your final year.

Final year
You’ll work closely with music innovation labs and industry partners, gaining practical experience in digital media marketing while exploring how technology, creativity and the celebrity economy shape today’s music landscape. You’ll also complete a live industry project and an independent research dissertation.

Core modules
Music Innovation: Design and Development
Digital Media Marketing and Innovation
Live Project

Options*
Television Production
Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Culture
Global Challenges

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.