The BA (Hons) Music Management at the University of West London is designed for ambitious individuals eager to shape the future of the dynamic music industry. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the music business operates, focusing on innovative marketing concepts and practice-based learning opportunities. This degree is ideal for students who are ready to develop a pragmatic mindset, take creative risks, and direct their own learning within a supportive, entrepreneurial environment. You will explore the prerelease supply chain, live music industry, and essential copyright and contract law, building a strong foundation for a successful career.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme is studied over three years, immersing you in the principles of music publishing, pre- and post-release strategies, and the critical importance of visual media and branding. You will benefit from unique practice-based learning, including running live events and working with the university's record label, London Noise Records, offering real-world experience and CV enhancement. Graduates will be equipped with critical thinking skills to lead and innovate within the music industry, and are eligible for dual accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), receiving a L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership and graduating as a 'foundation' Chartered Manager (fCMgr).