The BA (Hons) Music Business at Birmingham City University is your gateway to shaping the future of the dynamic music industries. You will develop essential entrepreneurial, creative, and business skills needed to thrive in a sector constantly redefined by technological change and evolving audience engagement. This course is designed for ambitious individuals eager to understand and influence the national and international music industries, exploring creative music cultures, and mastering music business practices. You will gain hands-on experience within an industry-standard media centre in the heart of Birmingham, learning from academics with deep industry expertise.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, offering a curriculum that blends practical content creation with critical investigation. You will engage with modules covering music media content, industry audiences, music commerce, and urban music scenes, with opportunities for collaboration and work placements with key UK music organisations. In your final year, you will undertake a major project, choosing between a dissertation, hybrid, or production focus. You will graduate with the skills and network to pursue diverse career paths, from artist management and event promotion to digital marketing and A&R, supported by unique industry connections through the Music Academic Partnership.