Music Industries Management

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Whether you want to manage artists, organise festivals or promote your music, this course will give you the skills to make your mark in the music industry.

Prepare to enter the thriving music industry, part of the growing UK creative economy that employs millions nationwide.

As part of your course you’ll:

  • Explore ways of turning your passion into a rewarding career

  • Develop a deep-rooted knowledge of different facets of the industry

  • Learn about key areas of the music industry, including marketing, developing online content, managing live music events, copyright and HR

  • Taught by academic staff with a wealth of industry experience

  • Get involved in real-world projects

    Find out more

    You could be a musician looking to complement your creativity and boost your employment prospects, an entrepreneur with ambitions to transfer your business acumen to the worlds of music and entertainment, or you may just love music.

    You’ll network with experts and creative professionals at guest lectures and music events around the city and beyond.

    Collaborative working As a student in Leeds School of Arts, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with other undergraduates who share your passion for music. You could be working on projects with musicians from our BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production course, helping them find the best creative outlets for their talents, or you could be working alongside students from courses around the university, in the planning of music events.

    Industry links You’ll be able to take advantage of our extensive links with the music industry. We are part of the Music Academic Partnership, a ground-breaking collaboration between a select group of educational institutions and UK Music whose aim is to prepare students for successful careers in the music industry.

    The partnership will give you access to careers advice and work experience opportunities with a variety of organisations, including Live Nation, the Association of Independent Music and PRS for Music.

    Industry expertise Expert staff will also be on hand to support you throughout your studies and their experience will feed into your learning. Course team members are involved in Music:Leeds, who work with artists, musicians, local organisations and businesses to support, develop, grow and promote music in the city.

    Artist in Residence Programme The Artist in Residence programme gives our students an opportunity to work with professional artists and gives them a taste of what is it like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams and Utah Saints.

    Why study Music Industries Management at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 100% of students on BA (Hons) Music Industries Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

  • Opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year of paid employment in industry to build your skills and experience

  • Our partnership with the Music Academic Partnership will give you access to careers advice and work experience opportunities with organisations including Live Nation, the Association of Independent Music and PRS for Music

  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north

  • Access to dedicated music studios, Foley studios, dubbing and music recording studios, acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites in the new Leeds School of Arts Building

    National Student Survey 2024*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3415 Musicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music

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    Leeds Beckett University

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