Music Industries Management BA (Hons)

**Whether you want to manage artists, organise festivals or promote your music, this course will give you the skills to make your mark in the music industry.**<br/><br/>Prepare to enter the thriving music industry, part of the growing UK creative economy that employs millions nationwide.<br/><br/>As part of your course you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Explore ways of turning your passion into a rewarding career <br/><br/><br/>- Develop a deep-rooted knowledge of different facets of the industry<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about key areas of the music industry, including marketing, developing online content, managing live music events, copyright and HR<br/><br/><br/>- Taught by academic staff with a wealth of industry experience<br/><br/><br/>- Get involved in real-world projects<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>You could be a musician looking to complement your creativity and boost your employment prospects, an entrepreneur with ambitions to transfer your business acumen to the worlds of music and entertainment, or you may just love music.<br/><br/>You’ll network with experts and creative professionals at guest lectures and music events around the city and beyond. <br/><br/>**Collaborative working**<br/>As a student in Leeds School of Arts, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with other undergraduates who share your passion for music. You could be working on projects with musicians from our BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production course, helping them find the best creative outlets for their talents, or you could be working alongside students from courses around the university, in the planning of music events.<br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>You’ll be able to take advantage of our extensive links with the music industry. We are part of the Music Academic Partnership, a ground-breaking collaboration between a select group of educational institutions and UK Music whose aim is to prepare students for successful careers in the music industry.<br/><br/>The partnership will give you access to careers advice and work experience opportunities with a variety of organisations, including Live Nation, the Association of Independent Music and PRS for Music. <br/><br/>**Industry expertise**<br/>Expert staff will also be on hand to support you throughout your studies and their experience will feed into your learning. Course team members are involved in Music:Leeds, who work with artists, musicians, local organisations and businesses to support, develop, grow and promote music in the city. <br/><br/>**Artist in Residence Programme**<br/>Our Artist in Residence programme offers you the chance to work with professional artists, giving you a taste of what its like to work on professional music projects. In previous years, weve welcomed artists including Cherry Seraph, Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams, and Utah Saints.<br/><br/>Youll also have the opportunity to collaborate with students from many areas within the Leeds School of Arts at the wider university.<br/><br/>**Why study Music Industries Management at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 100% of students on BA (Hons) Music Industries Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year of paid employment in industry to build your skills and experience<br/><br/><br/>- Our partnership with the Music Academic Partnership will give you access to careers advice and work experience opportunities with organisations including Live Nation, the Association of Independent Music and PRS for Music<br/><br/><br/>- Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north<br/><br/><br/>- Access to dedicated music studios, Foley studios, dubbing and music recording studios, acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites in the new Leeds School of Arts Building<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.