Professional Music (Business) BA (Hons)

The degree course for music lovers with a head for business, in collaboration with Ditto Music.<br/><br/>This course has been created for anyone with a keen interest in the business of music, looking to develop a sustainable career in today’s fast-paced music industry.<br/><br/>It’s been specifically designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge you’ll need to navigate your own path through the industry and realise your professional ambition and personal goals. The course has been designed to fit around your life, and you can use your own music projects and activity as a focus for your degree work. <br/><br/>WaterBear’s unique collaboration with Ditto Music, one of the world’s leading music and technology companies, will provide access to unrivalled opportunities and knowledge for all those wanting to dive into the music business. <br/><br/>To be a professional in today’s modern music industry takes tenacity, resilience and the determination to keep going. It’s also about developing your network of contacts, shifting the focus from ‘who you know’ to ‘who knows you’. And growing the required self-confidence is integral to the WaterBear student experience. You’ll be able to access a wide range of content, resources and tuition to suit your individual needs. All online content from our full range of courses is accessible to everyone, so you can tailor your own learning journey.<br/><br/>At WaterBear, we believe in smaller class sizes and the value of personal 1-1 mentoring. We also believe you should have the freedom to explore what’s possible and continually push boundaries. All students on our 3-yr degree courses learn in small groups in environments designed to fuel creative thinking and output.<br/><br/>Students at WaterBear also get free, bookable access to professional rehearsal and recording studios, so you won’t need to worry about where to practice and record yourself or the bands you’re working with. <br/><br/>This course is taught at WaterBear in Sheffield, and awarded by Falmouth University.