Music Management and Creative Enterprise

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID W376

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,120 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Music Management and Creative Enterprise

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Are you passionate about new music? Do you want to develop your skills in entrepreneurship? Would you like to help aspiring musicians achieve success? If so, our Music Management and Creative Enterprise degree will provide you with the tools and training you need to take the first step in your career.

This programme focuses on established industry practice, grass-roots development, artistic creativity and contemporary digital marketing and distribution techniques, giving you all the skills, you need to build your professional profile in music management.

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. Studying at Salford means you’ll have access to Greater Manchester’s vibrant music scene, giving you further opportunities to lay the foundations of your career and make crucial industry contacts.

Want to learn more about what it’s like to study music management? You can sign up to an Open Day or attend a campus tour. You can also follow our Music at Salford Instagram account #MusicatSalford

You will:

Take full advantage of the region’s world-renowned music scene and form important industry connections
Collaborate with fellow students to study music management in the context of music, arts, fashion, media and multimedia
Work with industry briefs and budgets to get a feel for working within music management

International

students accepted

Music students

This is for you if...

You want to learn from industry professionals about music management and wider cultural arts sectors.

You want to develop and hone skills in project management, digital marketing and distribution techniques.

You want to become an entrepreneurial self-starter and use creativity to promote artists and their work.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

You should be passionate about music as well as arts and culture in general. Perhaps you are looking to build upon existing experiences, or you have been active in your local music scene and ready to take that next step, or maybe you're simply a music fan looking to break into the industry.

To gain a place on this degree, youâll have to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements when you apply.

Within your personal statement (up to 4,000 characters), weâll want to understand:

what motivates you and what current experiences do you have in music?
have you had active involvement in music management and what did you do?
what musicians and organisations inspire you?
why do you want to work in the music sector?
and why the University of Salford and this degree is the right choice for your future goals.

You may be asked to attend an interview with the programme leader in order to discuss your application, appropriate experience, interests, passions and aspirations. We will let you know if that is the case once we have processed your application.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

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.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points.

A level

104-112 points.

T level

Merit

BTEC

MMM

Access to HE

104-112 points.

Scottish Highers

104-112 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate

104-112 points.

International Baccalaureate

31 points.

European Baccalaureate

Pass Diploma with 71-75% overall (in a relevant subject).

International students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have the traditional entry requirements may be able to apply through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme.

Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the university.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

Throughout your degree you’ll build the foundations needed to pursue a variety of career options, including working within a record label, as an artist manager or as a festival director. But the possibilities don’t end there. With the business skills you’ll acquire throughout your studies, you can also consider starting your own enterprise, working as a self-employed practitioner or freelancer.

FURTHER STUDY

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further postgraduate path through postgraduate programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

A taste of what you could become

Artist manager

Marketing manager

Music publisher

Events manager

Festival director

And more...

Career Links

Our music degree programmes enjoy an ever growing range of partnerships that will give you direct access to and experience working within the industry. These include: