Music Business, BA (Hons)

Are you interested in producing music media, organising live events, launching your own music ventures, honing project management skills, or exploring music's role in broader creative industries? Our BA (Hons) Music Business degree is designed for you, fostering innovative entrepreneurial abilities to not only thrive in but also influence the vibrant, multi-platform music sector. Based in Birmingham's industry-standard media centre, you'll learn in a supportive environment from experienced music professionals and researchers, gaining access to cutting-edge insights from our renowned popular music research community.The course includes an optional professional placement year, available after your second year, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with an employer. This opportunity helps you explore your career path, with some students securing future roles there. You'll leverage the university's extensive employer networks and careers support to find a suitable placement, and upon securing one, you can transfer to the placement version of the course. Note that fees equivalent to 20% of the full-time rate apply during this year.