Music Business and Media
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: W392 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: W392 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4-H3,H4,H4,H4,H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Explore the dynamic world of popular music with our forward-looking Music Business and Media degree.
This course offers a blend of theory and practice, allowing you to dive into the history of music’s influence on society and develop essential skills for a career in the music industry.
You'll gain hands-on experience in music management, marketing, and media production, guided by expert lecturers and industry professionals. Tailor your studies to your passions, work on real-world projects, and benefit from Brighton's vibrant creative scene, just a short train ride from London.
This innovative degree will ensure you begin your music career in one of the UK’s leading creative hubs.
**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**
- Graduate ready to take on a wide variety of roles across the music industry, from PR to A&R.
- The subject matter is a fascinating and ever-evolving mix – you will examine how the music and media industries intersect, investigating the social, cultural, economic, political and technological changes associated with their development.
- Excellent work placements organised by our dedicated placements team.
- Opportunities to work on live industry projects.
- Option modules in areas such as branding, journalism, public relations and sustainability enabling you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.
- Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving music scene.
- The course team are experts in their field who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with a new generation of media and music professionals.
- Develop valuable transferable skills including practical media skills, critical thinking and writing, independent research and analysis and excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.
Modules
Year 1
Business, Creative/Digital Industries and Innovation
The Music Business
Popular Music: Histories and Contexts
Critical Approaches to Media 1
Critical Approaches to Media 2
Options*
Video Production 1
Photographic Practice 1
Film, Language and History
Community Media for Social Action – Decolonising Media
Year 2
The British Music Industry
Popular Music Industries
Media Placement
Research Methods and Methodology
Options*
Specialist Portfolio
Video Production 2
Community Radio – Empowering Voices for Inclusion
Media Project Management
Photographic Practice 2
Social Media for Activists and Community Groups
Brands and Public Relations
Final Year
Music Innovation: Design and Development
Digital Media Marketing and Innovation
Live ProjectOptions*
Television Production
Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Culture
Community Project
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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