Popular Music Performance & Music Business, BA (Hons)

Our joint honours programme in Music Production and Music Business is designed for aspiring producers and entrepreneurs seeking to master both the creative and technical aspects of music creation and industry management. Students will acquire essential skills in studio recording, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) usage, and commercial business practices through practical classes, workshops, and seminars led by active industry professionals. Personalised one-to-one tutorials ensure tailored learning to suit individual interests and needs, while core modules cover topics such as studio engineering, acoustic theory, and professional briefs.As the programme advances, students can select optional modules in Years 2 and 3 to specialise in areas like performance skills or business enterprise, preparing for careers in recording, live music, film, TV, audio post-production, or education. Graduates are equipped with attributes including employability, creativity, resilience, and global awareness. Assessment includes practical exams, written coursework, and collaborative projects, fostering skills relevant to the dynamic music industry.

Students can expect to study the following core modules: YEAR 1:

• The creative industries and you 1: Finding your path

• Context and culture of the creative industries

• Performance skills

• Core instrument skills

• Applied instrument skills

• The music business

• Releasing Music

• Marketing and PR

YEAR 2:

• The creative industries and you 2: Creative Collaboration

• Creativity, identity and agency

• Interpretive instrument skills

• Digital performance portfolio

• Business and Enterprise

• Financing and creativity

YEAR 3:

• The creative industries and you 3: Professional Portfolio

• Final project

• Performance showcase

• Audience experience and motivation.

Optional module/s can be selected in year 3, subject to availability and student demand. Please visit the course information page on the BIMM Music Institute website for a full break down.