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Music Business

CertHE

Available campuses

London

Year 1

  • Music Industry Landscape
  • The Streaming Economy
  • History of Popular Music: Context & Culture
  • Music Industry News
  • Digital Trends
  • History of Popular Music: Crate Digging
  • Event Management & Promotion
  • Rights & Royalties: Labels & Publishing

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

Course overview

This course gives you a look at the music business, making it an ideal choice for anyone eager to understand the commercial side of the music industry. It covers everything from marketing strategies to copyright law and financial management, ensuring you get a solid grasp of the essential areas that keep the industry moving. Understanding the basics is crucial towards a future career in the music business. Whether your interests lie in artist management or music marketing, this program equips you with the skills you need to thrive in the competitive environment of the music business.

By working on real-world projects and case studies, which will help you apply what you’ve learned in practical settings, you will get to know what the industry wants and what it needs. With this ideal blend of theory and practical work, you’ll graduate feeling ready to step straight into a variety of roles in the music industry. Whether you’re aiming for a job in music promotion, artist management, or something else entirely, you’ll leave with the know-how to succeed. Moreover, this Music Business CertHE is a solid starting point for further studies in the field.

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Assessments

Main assessments employed for this course will include:
  • Coursework and research projects
  • Music business case studies
  • Portfolio development
  • Presentations

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £9.535

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.

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Study & Career progression

The field of music is very diverse. Upon course completion, graduates may enter roles such as:
  • Alent Manager
  • Music Publicist
  • Marketing Manager
  • Artist Manager
  • Event Planner
  • Music Licensing Coordinator

 

Alternatively, look into other courses that can boost your employment prospects at the BA/BSc or MA/MSc level.

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