The BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management with Foundation Year at the University of West London is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to forge a dynamic career within the multifaceted music industry. This undergraduate degree empowers you to take control of your professional trajectory, blending essential studio knowledge for recording with a deep understanding of industry operations. You will develop into a pragmatic, well-informed creative business entrepreneur, recognising that modern artists require robust managerial foundations alongside performing ability, musical concepts, and creative drive. This course is ideal for students passionate about music who also possess a keen business acumen.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including a foundational year to equip you with essential academic and university-life skills before progressing to degree-level study. The curriculum integrates compulsory modules such as Study Skills for Success, Sound Production, and Performance Studies, alongside specialist areas like Audio Principles, Contracts Law, and Brand Development. You will engage in practical projects, potentially including work with the university record label, and develop your own portfolio. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for diverse career paths in artist management, music publishing, digital marketing, and performance.