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The world of music management, artist development, creation and
distribution is constantly adapting and changing. Here at the Institute
we aim to give our students the creative and entrepreneurial tools and
opportunities they need to be at the forefront of the music business,
enabling them to create andmodel the industry fromwithin.
The Institute’s Music Business degree will help you to gain practical,
real world experience by immersing you in a creative environment,
surrounded by artists creatingmusic projects. You will be taught by
establishedmusic industry professionals and you will be given the
opportunity to promote and work in association with fellow student
artists. You will learnmanagement principles and a broad range of
business skills helping you tomaximise the creative and commercial
potential of the artist/business relationship.
Year 1
(
Level 4
)
Students will develop a general understanding of the industry.
They will gain an in depth knowledge of the artist development
process and will learn the basics of marketing, management
and finance.
Introduction to theMusic Industry
(20 credits)
Principles of Artist Development
(20 credits)
Principles of Music Business & Finance
(20 credits)
The EvolvingMusic Industry
(20 credits)
Artist Development & Branding
(20 credits)
Principles of Music Promotion &Marketing
(20 credits)
Year 2
(
Level 5
)
Students will delve into the financial, legal and business principles
essential to understanding andmanaging artists in the industry.
They will learn how contracts and intellectual property may affect
their future businesses and how tomanage and generate the
correct literature.
TheModern Live Industry
(20 credits)
Creative Event Management
(20 credits)
Digital Media in the Creative Industries
(40 credits)
Music Contracts & the Law
(20 credits)
The Future of Intellectual Property
(20 credits)
Year 3
(
Level 6
)
Students will develop, brand, market andmanage their own
business. They will complete independent research and create
original ideas in order to navigate and start their own career.
Management in the Creative Sector
(20 credits)
Strategic Business Management in the Entertainment
Industry
(20 credits)
Entrepreneurship and the NewRoutes to theMarket
(40 credits)
Major Project
(40 credits)
BA
(
Hons
)
MusicBusiness
Qualification
BA (Hons)MusicBusiness
Duration
3years
Timing
Two15-week semesters (inc. exams) per year
+/- 12hours/week
3days/week
EntryRequirements
Applicantswill typicallyhaveGCE /VCE
A levels equivalent to200UCASpoints,
InstituteBTEC level 3DiplomaMPprofile,
InstituteHigherDiplomaBTEC level 5pass
profileor equivalent qualifications insuitable
subject areas. Applicantswill usuallybe
expected topossess 5GCSEswithgrades
A-C, includingMaths andEnglishLanguage
The Institutealsowelcomes applications
fromestablishedpractitionerswhoarekeen
toundertake studyatHE level butmaynot
possess the requiredqualifications
International
English language requirement—
MinLevel B2of theCEFR
formore information
Interviews
All applicants are required towriteabrief
essay/case study (circa1000words) onone
of three subjects chosenby the Institute to
bediscussedat interview, alongsidemore
general questioning
UCASCode
W375
Validatedby
TheUniversityof SouthWales
Fees
Contact InstituteAdmissionsor see
website for detailsof course fees, funding
andscholarships