Music Business and Management

Course Information
Turn your passion for music into a thriving career with our BA (Hons) Music Business and Music Management degree. This course prepares you for a dynamic role in the music industry, whether your ambitions lie in artist management, event planning, music publishing, or entrepreneurship.
You’ll gain practical, real-world experience alongside a deep understanding of the business and legal frameworks that underpin the industry. From managing projects and promoting talent to navigating contracts and rights, this course equips you with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector.
Based at our state-of-the-art recording studio complex in Worthing, you’ll work from our dedicated music business hub and collaborate with students across creative disciplines, building a strong professional network. Industry engagement is embedded throughout the course, with live projects, internships, and mentoring from professionals at major labels, publishers, and management companies.

Modules
Year One

• Music Law

• Artist Development

• Ideas in Context: Why Music Matters

• Commercial Music

• Event Management

• Music Project

Year Two

• Music Business Budgeting, Planning, and Funding

• Innovation

• Industry Briefs

• Ideas in Context: Musicking

• Individual Project

Year Three

• Collective Practice

• Music Dissertation

• Professional Practice

• Major Project

Key Features

• Taught by experienced music industry professionals.

• Weekly guest speakers from across the music sector, including lawyers, managers, and artists.

• Access to state-of-the-art studios and a dedicated music business hub.

• Strong industry connections, including alumni working at Sony, Warner, and managing artists such as Skepta and Mabel.

• Live projects, placements, and collaborative opportunities with other creative disciplines.

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.