#1 

University Name 

Leeds Conservatoire 

Course Title 

BA Hons Music (Popular with Production) 

Entry Requirements 

96 UCAS tariff points from level 3 studies or equivalent, which normally include A Level Music or a BTEC Extended Diploma in a Music-related subject. 

A minimum of three GCSEs including English Language at Grade C / Grade 4 or above or equivalent international qualification, eg IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each component). 

Course Overview 

The BA (Hons) Music (Popular with Production) modules focus on developing you as a professional musician through one-to-one instrumental tuition (Popular), DAW study, and creative projects. In addition, the contextual studies strand of study will develop your awareness of the environments within which you create music, and the professional studies strand will develop your core business skills. Other optional modules will introduce additional cross-genre skills. 

Modules that interest you 

• Self-Promotion and Music Marketing 

• Concerts and Touring 

• Working with Music in the Community 

• Live Music Management 

 

#2 

University Name 

BIMM 

Course Title 

Popular Music Performance and Event Management 

Entry Requirements 

Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or above (64 UCAS points), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language. 

Course Overview 

This undergraduate course will give you a truly unique opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a booming international live industry. Immersed in the thriving BIMM community, with countless opportunities to collaborate with a variety of talented peers, you will be given the opportunity to pursue your artistic, academic and industry ambitions to the full while helping to nurture your creative flair as a performer. 

It will empower you with the knowledge and skills to plan, promote and produce live shows, perhaps taking a DIY approach to yourself as an artist by organising your own gigs and tours. 

 

Modules that interest you 

• Music Event Planning 

• Social Media and Digital Marketing 

• Event Production and Tours 

• Venue Management 

• Festival Management 

• Creative Band Performance 

• Diversity in the Creative Industries 

• Music and Event Futures  

• Event Video Production 

 

#3 

University Name 

University of Salford 

Course Title 

Music Management and Creative Enterprise 

Entry Requirements 

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. 

96 points. 

Course Overview 

You’ll study music management from a broad range of perspectives and interactions, from leading professionals, emerging trailblazers, influencers and of course the artists themselves. What’s more, studying at Salford means you’ll have access to Manchester’s vibrant music scene, giving you further opportunities to lay the foundations of your career and make crucial industry contacts. 

Modules that interest you 

• Music Rights Management, Publishing, Synchronisation and Sponsorship. 

• Social Media, Press and Creative Content. 

• Artists Development and Management. 

• Digital Marketing, Communication and Futures. 

• Event Management, Promotion and Touring. 

• Releasing Music and Label Management. 

• Professional and Creative Practice. 

• Specialist Study. 

 

#4 

University Name 

University of Brighton 

Course Title 

Music Business and Media  

Entry Requirements 

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. You will be considered if your predicted grades fall within this range. 

Course Overview 

The course is a 60/40 split of theory and practice, with the practical aspects covering video production and photography, as well as the placement and live project modules. You can tailor the degree to suit your interests, and experiment with a range of subjects and practices individually and collaboratively 

Modules that interest you 

• The Music Business 

• Critical Approaches 

• Popular Music Industries 

• Media Placement 

• Music Innovation 

• Digital Media Marketing and Innovation 

• Liver Project  

 

#5 

University Name 

Solent University Southampton 

Course Title 

Music Business 

Entry Requirements 

A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. 

 

Course Overview 

Studying at Solent offers a unique experience for music business students, combining the excitement of real-world practice alongside in-depth, thought-provoking academic research on a wide range of music business issues. In addition to our own vibrant industry events and conferences, you can also get involved in Southampton’s music scene, with a wide range of venues across the city catering for all musical tastes. Our graduates have given excellent feedback on their experience at Solent, with the 2021 National Student Survey showing 100% overall satisfaction. 

Modules that interest you 

• Understanding the Music Industries. 

• Digital Marketing and PR. 

• Music, Society and Culture. 

• Making Money from Music. 

• Live Music and Festivals. 

• Music Lw: Contracts and Controversies. 

• Events management and Marketing. 

• Pitching and Planning a Business. 

• Copyright, Publishing and Sync.  

• Festival Cultures. 

 

#6 

University Name 

University of South Wales  

Course Title 

Music Business 

Entry Requirements 

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions. USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university. 

Course Overview 

Through a comprehensive collection of modules on the Music Business degree, you’ll learn how to analyse, collaborate and create. You’ll also learn key principles of management and a range of business skills, all the while surrounded by artists and crafting real-world music projects. There is also a roster of carefully selected guest lecturers. 

Modules that interest you 

• Principles of Artist Development. 

• Principles of Music Business and Finance. 

• Principles of Music Marketing and Promotion. 

• The modern Live Industry. 

• Music Contracts and the Law. 

• Creative Event Management. 

• Music in the Global Marketplace. 

• Management in the Entertainment Industry. 

• Music Publishing and Rights Management. 

 

#7 

University Name 

University of Hull  

Course Title 

Music (Popular Music) 

Entry Requirements 

112 UCAS points. BBC. DMM. 

Course Overview 

You'll receive training in the critical and contextual dimensions of music. Working with expert staff to explore and challenge received wisdom about the value, status and significance of music in our society. Your practical work will culminate in a large-scale project: a stepping stone into your career. 

Modules that interest you 

• Core Music Techniques. 

• Creating Live Music. 

• Specialist Music Skills. 

• Making music. 

• The Future of Arts. 

• Professional Music Skills. 

• Music and Sound for Media. 

• Music, Criticism and culture. 

 

#8 

University Name 

University of Chester 

Course Title 

Popular Music Performance 

Entry Requirements 

104 UCAS Points. DMM.  

Course Overview 

On this very practically based programme, you will also have the opportunity to develop extremely useful skills such as recording techniques, live PA mixing, songwriting and arranging – all essential for working in the music industry. 

Modules that interest you 

• Popular Music Performance. 

• Music Technology. 

• Year abroad study exchange. 

• Popular music: Genres and contexts 

• Improvisation and Performance. 

• Enhancing your Employability through work-based learning. 

•  Developing professional practice. 

• Popular music as event: Genres and contexts. 

• Popular music portfolio.  

 

#9 

University Name 

Coventry University 

Course Title 

Event Management 

Entry Requirements 

112 UCAS points. Minimum 5 GCSE’s. DMM.  

Course Overview 

The events industry is big business and vital for economies, communities and individual health and well-being. By studying Event Management, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to manage events and get the chance to apply theory to practice throughout your course. 

Modules that interest you 

• Foundations of management. 

• Organisation behaviour.  

• Marketing, Digital and Social Media.  

• Event funding, Policy and Promotion.  

• Experience design.  

• International event management. 

• PR and Event marketing. 

• Talent representation.  

 

#10 

University Name 

Falmouth University 

Course Title 

Music Business 

Entry Requirements 

104-120 UCAS Tariff points.  

Course Overview 

As part of Falmouth’s Music Business course community, you will develop a professional and critical understanding of the music industry environment across both recorded studio productions and live events.   

Modules that interest you 

• Music industry environment. 

• Management: Organisations, Artists & Self. 

• Branding.  

• Live production management. 

• Promotion. 

• Collaborative. 

• Synchronisation.  

• Music & sound dissertation. 

• Professional development. 

• Leadership. 

 

#11 

University Name 

Falmouth University  

Course Title 

Popular Music 

Entry Requirements 

104-129 UCAS Tariff points. 

Course Overview 

Develop your creative skills in songwriting, production, performance and promotion while learning how to navigate the legal, ethical and financial aspects of the industry. 

Whether it’s DIY or commercial, underground or mainstream, acoustic or electric, you’ll work on your musicianship and craft an artistic identity under the direction of music industry experts and scholars. In collaboration with songwriters, singers, producers, dancers, filmmakers and more, you’ll experiment with approaches and genres to create an innovative audiovisual portfolio and build your audience. 

Modules that interest you 

• Playing Live: Songwriting & Performance. 

• Expanding Musical Vocabularies. 

• Specialist Music Practice 1. 

• Studio craft. 

• The business of Music & Sound. 

• Music & Sound: Resonant Futures. 

• Enterprise: Innovative Music Business Practice. 

• Composing Music for Media. 

• Professional Development. 

• Your Future. 

 

#12 

University Name 

University of Hertfordshire 

Course Title 

Music Production and Promotion 

Entry Requirements 

112-120 UCAS Points. DMM-DDM. Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at merit.  

Course Overview 

Our BSc (Hons) Music Production and Promotion degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme which centre around music creation, developing and honing your skills, and understanding a range of musical and production styles and their placement within industry. 

Modules that interest you 

• The Art and Science of Modern Music Making. 

• Strategies and Skills for a Successful Music Career. 

• Technologies 2: Advanced Techniques for Pro-Level Production. 

• Perspectives 2: Strategies and Theory for a Modern Sound. 

• Technologies 3: Innovative techniques for Creatives. 

• Music Industry 3: Employability, Innovation, Enterprise. 

 

#13 

University Name 

University of Gloucestershire 

Course Title 

Music Business 

Entry Requirements 

96- 120 UCAS tariff, CCC-BBB at A levels, MMM- DDM at BTEC.  

Course Overview 

You’ll learn how to run live music events, develop and manage artists, conduct sophisticated promotional campaigns and launch your own new music enterprises. You’ll gain specialist knowledge in music law and copyright, artist management, emergent technologies, music business and enterprise, and build your own professional network from day one. 

Modules that interest you 

• Marketing, Data & Analytics. 

• Music Video Production.  

• The Music Business. 

• Artist Management and Development. 

• Music Law and Copyright. 

• New Music Enterprise. 

• Managing Events, Gigs and Festivals. 

• Music PR and Journalism. 

• Music and Sound Studies. 

• Group Project: The Production Company.  

• Professional Experience. 

• IP and Music Rights Management. 

• Industry Placement. 

 

#14 

University Name 

University of Gloucestershire 

Course Title 

Events Management 

Entry Requirements 

104 UCAS.  

Course Overview 

You’ll gain experience with major events organisations, specialising in business, sports, celebratory or music events and make the most of our unrivalled location in the festival county of Gloucestershire. You’ll learn from experienced events specialists and benefit from our partnerships with international events organisations such as Millbrook Venues, Concert Live and Silverstone. 

Modules that interest you 

• The Global Business Environment. 

• Academic, Personal and Professional Development. 

• The Changing world of Events. 

• Fundamentals of Event Management. 

• Professional Skills and Practice. 

• Live Industry Engagement. 

• Marketing Experiences.  

• Live event Production. 

• International Fieldtrip. 

• Event Design and Production. 

• Strategic Event Creation. 

• Contemporary Issues in Events Management. 

• Managing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. 

• Destination Marketing. 

• The Global Experience Economy. 

 

#15 

University Name 

Point Blank Music School 

Course Title 

Music business 

Entry Requirements 

A level: CC 

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MPP 

Course Overview 

If you’re looking to work in A&R, artist, branding or venue management, considering setting up your own label, or even working as a distributor or publisher, this course will provide you with the knowledge and opportunities to make your goals become a reality. The programme is designed and taught by industry professionals who have worked with the most prominent labels (Virgin (EMI), Mercury Records, Universal and Sony Music) and artists (Basement Jaxx, Blue, Atomic Kitten, Robert Plant, and Natalie Imbruglia) in the industry. 

Modules that interest you 

• Music History & Culture. 

• Recording & Distribution. 

• IP & Copyright. 

• Professional Development. 

• Live Music & Events. 

• Branding & Promotion. 

• Digital Marketing & Analytics. 

• The Global Music Industry. 

• Artist Development. 

• Business Planning & Management. 

• Music Rights & Legal Affairs. 

• Business Portfolio Project. 

 

#16 

University Name 

University of Southampton 

Course Title 

Music and Business Management with Year Abroad 

Entry Requirements 

Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma and either B in A level Music or Grade 5 Music Theory, and Grade 8 Music Practical or demonstrated equivalent standard.  

Course Overview 

This BA Music and Business Management degree combines a broad music curriculum with the study of business management, preparing you for a career in the industry. You can explore classical music and jazz, pop and commercial styles. Management topics will help you to develop an informed view of today’s business world. The chance to study abroad will give you international performance experience. 

Modules that interest you 

• Exploring Music 1. 

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance. 

• Introduction to Management. 

• Performance Skills A. 

• Composition Fundamentals. 

• Exploring Music 2. 

• First Year Ensemble Performance. 

• Introduction of Music Technology. 

• Study Abroad Preparation Module. 

• Breaking the Binary: Gender and Sexuality in Popular Music. 

• Entrepreneurial Management. 

• Making Successful Decisions. 

• Music Therapy 1: Fundamentals. 

• Operations Management. 

• Year Abroad Report Module. 

• Adventures in Musical Research. 

• International Entrepreneurship. 

• Music Therapy. 

• Music and Sound Production. 

• Strategic Management. 

 

#17 

University Name 

Nottingham Trent University 

Course Title 

Music Business 

Entry Requirements 

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. 

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points. 

Course Overview 

You’ll be immersed in the world of music, gaining valuable knowledge and techniques in discovering new talent, setting up your business, marketing and PR, music publishing, intellectual property, the live industry, music recording and distribution. 

Modules that interest you 

• The Music Business. 

• Marketing & PR. 

• Economics and Enterprise. 

• Event Management & Production. 

• Your Music Business Career. 

• Applied Marketing & PR. 

• Discovering & Developing Talent. 

• Popular Music History. 

• Revenue Streams. 

• Music Industry Law. 

• Your Music Business. 

• Emerging Trends. 

 

#18 

University Name 

London Metropolitan University 

Course Title 

Music Business 

Entry Requirements 

• a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma) in academic or business subjects 

• English language and mathematics GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent) 

 

Course Overview 

This cutting-edge Music Business BA (Hons) degree will give you knowledge and contacts required for a successful career in the music and entertainment industry. During the course you’ll organise your own live event, work with real clients in the music industry and gain up-to-date knowledge of music management.   

Modules that interest you 

• Event Planning and Management. 

• Media Culture and Society. 

• Music Business Essentials. 

• Music Publishing. 

• Artist Management. 

• Digital Marketing. 

• Live Events Practice. 

• Music Industry Contracts and Negotiation. 

• Creating a Winning Business 1. 

• Field Trip. 

• Fundamentals of Project Management. 

• Professional Experience Year Placement.  

• The Event Experience. 

• Artist Repertoire. 

• Consultancy Project. 

• Creative Media Practice and Music Business Models. 

• Financial Decision Making for Managers. 

• Music Media Marketing Lab. 

• Creative Artists Rights and Legal Disputes. 

• Event Sponsorship and Fundraising.  

• Social Marketing.  

 

#19 

University Name 

University of Westminster 

Course Title 

Music Production, Performance and Business 

Entry Requirements 

96 UCAS Tariff points.  

Course Overview 

Our Music Production, Performance and Business BA prepares you for a dynamic career across all facets of the music industry. This course not only covers the essential areas of music production, performance, and business, but also emphasises the importance of collaboration within these fields.   

Modules that interest you 

• Artist development in Practice. 

• Creativity and Collaboration. 

• Introduction to the Music Industries and Entrepreneurship. 

• Music Productions Fundamentals. 

• Synchronisation: Music and Brands. 

• Collaboration: The Live Industry. 

• BMRU: Funding and Investment Readiness in the Music Business. 

• Creative Identities and Making Digital Content. 

• Placement Year. 

• Performing with Technology. 

•  Music Law: Rights & Contracts. 

• Starting a Business in the Music Industry. 

• The Freelance Music Professional. 

• BMRU: Cultural Identity, Music and Audiovisual Work. 

 

#20 

University Name 

Leeds Beckett University 

Course Title 

Music Industries Management 

Entry Requirements 

112 UCAS Tariff points. 

Course Overview 

Prepare to enter the thriving music industry, part of the growing UK creative economy that employs millions nationwide. 

• As part of your course you’ll: 

• Explore ways of turning your passion into a rewarding career  

• Develop a deep-rooted knowledge of different facets of the industry 

• Learn about key areas of the music industry, including marketing, developing online content, managing live music events, copyright and HR 

• Taught by academic staff with a wealth of industry experience 

• Get involved in real-world projects 

 

Modules that interest you 

• Introduction to the Music Industries. 

• Artist Management. 

• Music & Entertainment Marketing. 

• Music Industries in Context. 

• Professional Practice 1: Employability Skills. 

• Recruitment, Equality & Management. 

• Copyright & Law in Music Industries. 

• Live Event Planning & Management. 

• Culture, Media & Place. 

• Radio & Podcasting. 

• Sandwich Year. 

• Innovation in Music Business. 

• Creative & Cultural Industries. 

• Arts & Festival Management. 

• Advanced Radio & Podcasting. 

• Arts & Social Engagement.