Academic Journey
Duration: 3 years (or 4 years if doing the Foundation)
Inside the Learning Segments
Year 1
Music Industry Landscape
History of Popular Music – Context and Culture
Digital Trends
The Streaming Economy
Music Industry News
Rights and Royalties
Event Management & Promotion
Year 2
Entertainment Law & Litigation
Artist Branding & Audience Development
Online Exploitation & Royalty Collection
International Exploitation & Royalty Collection
Ticketing & Touring
Growth Hacking
Year 3
Entertainment Science
Artist Management Project
Data Insights & Communication
Business Project
96 UCAS points minimum from Level 3 qualifications; must include at least one subject from Music Technology, Business Studies/Economics, Media Studies, or English Language
4 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
Interview required
For those without formal qualifications, demonstrable experience in the music industry may count
Discover Your Career Direction
Graduates are equipped to enter and progress in the music industry and allied sectors, especially where the digital world, business strategy, and creative expression meet. You’ll develop skills useful for managing artists, working with labels, promotions, rights management, and modern marketing in music.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
Artist Manager
A&R Executive
Music Marketing Strategist
Music Publicist / PR Specialist
Tour Manager
Record Label Executive
Music Publisher
Music Rights & Copyright Consultant
Music Data Analyst