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Year 1
In the first year, you will look at how the principles of marketing and promotion have been developed to take advantage of online media and technology. You will learn about the different theories which drive marketing and promotion in an ever-evolving industry. You will examine the history of music and how it has shaped culture and society.
This is very much a ‘live’ course and you will be working directly with bands and breaking artists on their marketing, brand and promotion, as well as managers, record labels and other industry partners. That includes creating your own music podcast and promotional video and practising the skills involved in audio and visual content, which are increasingly used to market and promote acts. You will also get to know how to use data as a tool for creative artist development.
You will have access to audio recorders, video and still cameras and photographic studios as well as laser cutting and 3D printing. Our Virtual Reality headsets and software mean you can experiment with ground-breaking VR/AR technology. All this will ensure you can explore the development of music product for marketing, ecommerce and unique fan experiences.
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Year 2
In your second year, you’ll gain deeper understanding of branding within music, as well as the role of marketing and Public Relations. You will learn about the live music industry and how it fits in with the recorded music sector and you will be organising your own gigs or music events. As part of the Professional Practice unit you will spend two months at a work placement/internship with a music company.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the current working structures and operations of global music markets, explore how music industry practitioners and executives interact with artists and gain an understanding of how music companies are managed.
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Year 3
In your final year, you will combine all these skills, knowledge and experience into your Final Major Project, where you’ll demonstrate your understanding of the music market and how your ideas can be successful in the exciting, ever-changing world of today’s global music industry.
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Fees and additional course costs
Tuition fees
The course fees per year for 2020 entry are:- UK and EU students - £9,250
- International students - £16,250 (standard fee)
- International students - £15,600 (full early payment fee)
Additional course costs
In addition to the tuition fees please see the additional course costs, these are still to be finalised for 2020 entry and will be published here as soon as they are available.Further information
Find out more about our course fees and any financial support you may be entitled to:These fees are correct for the stated academic year only. Costs may increase each year during a student’s period of continued registration on course in line with inflation (subject to any maximum regulated tuition fee limit). Any adjustment for continuing students will be at or below the RPI-X forecast rate.
Music Business & Management*
BSc (Hons) - UCA Epsom - 2020
This course is part of:
If you have a passion for working in the music industry, then our BSc (Hons) Music Business and Management course is for you. As well as providing you with an overview of the industry, it will give you the chance to explore your own areas of interest and allow you to develop the skills you need to thrive in this fast-moving, and increasingly global, sector.
Whether you picture yourself working in record company management, music marketing, in A&R, artist management or live music events & promotion, this course will give you everything you need to achieve your goals.
With an impressive network of industry connections, the BSc (Hons) Music Business and Management course at UCA Epsom will afford you the opportunity to build a professional network in one of the most competitive, creative professions. London is the centre of the music industry in the UK, Europe and, arguably, the world and you will leave the course with the knowledge, skills and the contacts to operate in the music industry either in the UK or abroad.
BSc (Hons) Music Business and Management is part of the Business School and, alongside the core music content, you will benefit from engagement with the wider Business School curriculum which covers merchandising, e-commerce, social media marketing, branding, advertising, fashion, entrepreneurship and innovation.
*This course is subject to validation.
Length of study:
Three years full-time
Campus:
UCA Epsom
Entry year(s):
2020
UCAS code:
W376
UCAS institution code:
C93
UCAS campus code:
E
