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Course summary
Explore the dynamic world of popular music with our forward-looking Music Business and Media degree. This course offers a blend of theory and practice, allowing you to dive into the history of music’s influence on society and develop essential skills for a career in the music industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in music management, marketing, and media production, guided by expert lecturers and industry professionals. Tailor your studies to your passions, work on real-world projects, and benefit from Brighton's vibrant creative scene, just a short train ride from London. This innovative degree will ensure you begin your music career in one of the UK’s leading creative hubs. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Graduate ready to take on a wide variety of roles across the music industry, from PR to A&R.
- The subject matter is a fascinating and ever-evolving mix – you will examine how the music and media industries intersect, investigating the social, cultural, economic, political and technological changes associated with their development.
- Excellent work placements organised by our dedicated placements team.
- Opportunities to work on live industry projects.
- Option modules in areas such as branding, journalism, public relations and sustainability enabling you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.
- Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving music scene.
- The course team are experts in their field who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with a new generation of media and music professionals.
- Develop valuable transferable skills including practical media skills, critical thinking and writing, independent research and analysis and excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.
Modules
Year 1 Media and Popular Culture The Music Business Popular Music: Histories and Contexts Critical Approaches to Media 1 Critical Approaches to Media 2 Options* Video Production 1 Photographic Practice 1 Film, Language and History Community Media for Social Action – Decolonising Media Year 2 The British Music Industry Music, Technology and Everyday Life Media Placement Research Methods and Methodology Options* Community Radio – Empowering Voices for Inclusion Specialist Portfolio Video Production 2 Media Project Management Photographic Practice 2 Social Media for Activist and Community Groups Brands and Public Relations Final year Music Innovation: Design and Development Digital Media Marketing and Innovation Live Project Options* Television Production Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Culture Global Challenges *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W392
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT