Music Business and Media BA(Hons)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W392

Campuses

Brighton- Moulsecoomb

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,250 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Music Business and Media BA(Hons)

About

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.

Want to study a Music Business and Media degree course? In Brighton you'll be at the centre of a creative and evolving music and art scene. Find out more

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A-levels or BTEC
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. International Baccalaureate
30 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. Foundation degree/HND
May enable you to start the course in year 2 or year 3. Foundation diploma
Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of the qualifications that we accept for admission to the course. English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits, or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

Prepare for your career

Studying Music Business and Media will provide you with subject knowledge and expertise plus opportunities to put what you learn into practice with work-related experience.

You will develop valuable transferable skills, including practical media skills, critical thinking and writing, independent research and analysis. The course will equip you with excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.  

Option modules span areas such as branding, journalism, public relations and sustainability in digital culture enabling you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.  

The course aims to develop versatile and creative music business innovators and leaders, and with graduates well-equipped to enter careers in the media and creative industries. The course will prepare you to engage critically across a range of key debates in the field of music and media studies.

The placement and your live project experience will help you and your CV stand out as you start your career.

What can I do with a media degree?

This course is the newest addition to our well-established programme of media-related degrees.

Graduates from Brighton media courses have gone into work in fields including marketing, PR, social media and production. They work for organisations including the BBC, Channel 4, Ricochet, Universal Pictures, EMI and Vogue. This course opens up opportunities across the music industry in areas including A&R and promotion.

Our students often secure full-time jobs with the organisations that provide their industry placements and live projects.

Graduates from the University of Brighton's media programme area have been recruited in roles such as:

Journalists
Editorial assistants
Social media managers
Runners
Production assistants
Subeditors
Talent coordinator
Digital content producers
Presenters

Professional advice and support

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

Find out more about our Careers Service...