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BA (Hons) Music Business and Events Management

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This cutting-edge Music Business and Events Management BA (Hons) degree is designed to provide the knowledge and industry contacts required for a successful career in the music and entertainment sectors. The course offer…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This cutting-edge Music Business and Events Management BA (Hons) degree is designed to provide the knowledge and industry contacts required for a successful career in the music and entertainment sectors. The course offers a high level of subject specialism from the first year, incorporating research and input from industry connections. Students will gain hands-on experience by organising live events, working with real clients, and exploring digital strategies, business models, and music rights. The curriculum covers every business sector of music, including streaming, artist management, merchandising, and innovative business operations. Taught by experts with industry-praised research, the course prepares students for roles in start-ups, major labels, and independent companies. Available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year part-time route, the course focuses on leadership, negotiation, and marketing strategies. Students will benefit from networking events, guest talks, and team projects, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the evolving music and events landscape upon graduation.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Academic Skills15 Credits
Event Planning and Management15 Credits
Events & Music Professions15 Credits
Events Cultures & Live Scenes15 Credits
Introduction to Events and the Events Industry15 Credits
Music Business Essentials15 Credits
Music Publishing15 Credits
Principles of Marketing15 Credits

Year 2

Artist Management15 Credits
Digital Entertainment Practice15 Credits
Live Events Practice15 Credits
Music Industry Contracts and Negotiation15 Credits
The Event Experience15 Credits
The Practice of Consultancy15 Credits
Creating a Winning Business 115 Credits
Empowering London: Working within the community15 Credits
Learning through Work15 Credits
Research Methods for Marketing and Creative Industries15 Credits
Event Project Management15 Credits
Event Safety, Policy & Regulation15 Credits

Year 3

Entertainment Experience Strategies15 Credits
Event Sponsorship and Fundraising15 Credits
Media Campaign Design and Delivery15 Credits
Venue Management15 Credits
Artist and Repertoire15 Credits
Consultancy Project15 Credits
Contemporary Issues in Events15 Credits
Dissertation for Marketing and Creative Enterprise15 Credits
Dissertation for Marketing and Creative Industries15 Credits
Conference Management15 Credits
Creative Artists Rights and Legal Disputes15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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