Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Course Information Turn your passion for music into a thriving career with our BA (Hons) Music Business and Music Management degree. This course prepares you for a dynamic role in the music industry, whether your ambitions lie in artist management, event planning, music publishing, or entrepreneurship. You’ll gain practical, real-world experience alongside a deep understanding of the business and legal frameworks that underpin the industry. From managing projects and promoting talent to navigating contracts and rights, this course equips you with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector. Based at our state-of-the-art recording studio complex in Worthing, you’ll work from our dedicated music business hub and collaborate with students across creative disciplines, building a strong professional network. Industry engagement is embedded throughout the course, with live projects, internships, and mentoring from professionals at major labels, publishers, and management companies. **Modules Year One**
- Music Law
- Artist Development
- Ideas in Context: Why Music Matters
- Commercial Music
- Event Management
- Music Project
- Music Business Budgeting, Planning, and Funding
- Innovation
- Industry Briefs
- Ideas in Context: Musicking
- Individual Project
- Collective Practice
- Music Dissertation
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
- Taught by experienced music industry professionals.
- Weekly guest speakers from across the music sector, including lawyers, managers, and artists.
- Access to state-of-the-art studios and a dedicated music business hub.
- Strong industry connections, including alumni working at Sony, Warner, and managing artists such as Skepta and Mabel.
- Live projects, placements, and collaborative opportunities with other creative disciplines.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Music
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- N190
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
We are looking for ambitious candidates with evidence of, or aptitude for business and marketing in a music industry context.
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| International | £16500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU