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Music Business, Events and Media

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
5 Campuses
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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Music Business, Events and Media is designed for aspiring professionals looking to thrive in the business side of the music and wider creative industries. Combining key elements of Business, Events, and Media, this course equips you with the entrepreneurial mindset, industry knowledge, and practical skills needed to succeed in today’s fast - paced music landscape.

Throughout this three-year degree, you will develop expertise in music commerce, event management, marketing, and digital branding, learning through a mix of real-world projects, industry placements, and hands on experiences.

  • Year One provides a foundation in industry structures, live music, artist management, marketing, and music publishing.

  • Year Two builds on business fundamentals, exploring financing, digital trends, social media, and optional specialisms such as record label management or touring.

  • Year Three focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, culminating in a Final Project, alongside advanced topics in business ethics, music law, and audience engagement.

With strong connections to the industry, you will have access to internships, placements, and live industry projects, ensuring you graduate with real-world experience and professional networks. This course is ideal for those looking to launch businesses, self-manage their own projects, manage artists, run live events, or develop cutting-edge music marketing strategies.

Modules

Course Modules

Students can expect to study the following core modules:
YEAR 1:

  • The Music Business
  • Content Creators Toolkit
  • Music Event Planning & Promotion
  • The Creative Industries
  • Artist Management
  • Music Publishing
  • Event Production & Tours
  • The Creative Industries & You

YEAR 2:

  • Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Defining Your Practice in Context
  • Financing Innovation
  • Live Sound
  • Exploring Your Practice Through Collaboration

YEAR 3:

  • Industry Futures
  • Digital Design & Branding
  • Final Project
  • Employability Toolkit
  • Creative Website Design

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • BIMM Music Institute Birmingham
  • BIMM Music Institute Brighton
  • BIMM Music Institute Bristol
  • BIMM Music Institute London
  • BIMM Music Institute Manchester

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
B39

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Application codes

Institution code:
B39

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BB

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 80

Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade B or above (80 UCAS), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.

Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP – Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay-based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP

Additional entry requirements

Audition
Interview
Once your application is received, you will be contacted by a member of the admissions team to arrange an interview. Full guidelines on what to prepare will be emailed to you.
Other
Our auditions and interviews are conducted in a relaxed and supportive manner. They are as much about you assessing us and making sure BIMM Music Institute is the right place for you to study. The audition or interview also gives you another opportunity to learn more about the course you have applied for. Auditions, Interviews and Portfolio Submissions Depending on which course you choose, you may need to attend an audition, interview or submit a portfolio of work as part of your application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking)
Cambridge English AdvancedLevel B2A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)72the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic59A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills

We also accept the following qualifications: - ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale) - IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above - IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above - International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4. If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our decision-making process assesses the entire application. We are looking for talent and technical skill alongside academic achievement. Applicants are invited to either audition, interview, or submit supporting portfolio evidence. Your offer will be based on a combination of your academic profile, strength of application, and the successful outcome of the audition, interview, or portfolio review. Where appropriate, we also review personal circumstances when making contextual offers.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£15950*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only.
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:

Visa application costs
Living costs (rent/bills/travel)
Equipment required for your course
(computer and software/instrument/books)

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships.
For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website

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