BA (Hons) Music Business
BIMM University
Key Information
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Campus location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
The BA (Hons) Music Business course aims to nurture your creative flair while developing core skills as a music business entrepreneur in this exciting and growing industry.
This course is available at BIMM Music Institute in the UK (Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, London, Manchester) Ireland (Dublin), and BIMM University Berlin (Germany). In our campus in Dublin, this course is currently not available to international students who require sponsorship of a Student Route Visa.
Nurture your creative flair and build core skills as a music business entrepreneur in this exciting and growing industry.
With a BA (Hons) in Music Business, you’ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge of the industry across a wide range of subject areas. You will develop an understanding of a broader business context, too, focusing on planning and forecasting, financing, creativity, and digital marketing.
Our well-connected lecturers will guide and mentor your professional development. They’ll support you in your project management and business skills across areas such as artist management, self-employment, traditional and digital marketing, music publishing, copyright legislation, social media, the live industry, music recording, and distribution.
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As your course progresses, you’ll have the flexibility to choose options. These options give you the chance to specialize in your unique area of interest as a professional practitioner.
You’ll also be able to experience the music business through your chosen city’s gigs, musicians, and venues and by automatically joining our inspiring BIMM community.
You can gain ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge via our work experience opportunities with a wide range of music-focused employers that you won’t find anywhere else.
Key Facts
- Mode of attendance: Full-time
- Length of course: This course is taught as a three-year course at levels four, five, and six.
- Awarding institution: BIMM University (UK)
- Campus delivery: Berlin, London, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester
- Language of study: English
- Final award: BA (Hons) Music Business
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Early Confirmation Discount
An early confirmation discount for study in the UK of £2,000 or €2,000 for study in Germany or Ireland for each year of study is available to all international students ineligible for home (domestic) fees who have an offer to study with us at any of our campuses in the UK, Germany or Ireland.
Discount eligibility
To be eligible for the Early Confirmation Discount, you must:
- Be an overseas applicant ineligible for home (domestic) fees
- Apply and receive an offer to study a BIMM University course
- Accept your offer
- Pay your deposit, if applicable, by the deadline of 15th June 2024
- The scholarship will automatically be deducted from your fees when you enroll.
This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer, or scholarship.
Future Talent Scholarship
Launching for September 2024 entry, the new Future Talent Scholarships provide a full 3-year tuition fee for undergraduate students studying courses in music, film, acting, or creative technology. These scholarships are aimed at candidates from low-income households and/or groups under-represented in the creative industries. We are looking to support those who demonstrate talent in their chosen discipline, strong creative potential, and a high motivation for a career in the creative industries.
The scholarship offers financial support, a supportive training environment, and a skills and career development program designed to support progression to future careers in the creative industries.
Curriculum
Year 1
- The Creative Industries
- Artist Management
- The Music Business
- The Live Music Industry
- The Creative Industries & You
- Releasing Music
- Music Publishing
- Marketing & Branding
Year 2
- Defining Your Practice in Context
- Business & Enterprise
- Exploring Practice Through Collaboration
- Financing Creativity
- 3 option modules
Year 3
- Final Project
- Audience Experience & Motivation
- Final Project
- Professional Portfolio
- 4 option modules
Program Outcome
Final award: BA (Hons) Music Business
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Progression
Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry in roles such as a DIY Artist/Manager, Record Label Executive, A&R Manager, Publisher, PR and Marketing Manager, or Digital Communications Manager.