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Professional Music (Business) at Falmouth University - UCAS

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Falmouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

The degree course for music lovers with a head for business. 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. 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. And your own work and projects form the focus of the degree. 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. This course is taught at WaterBear in Sheffield, and awarded by Falmouth University.

Modules

The degree is built on three fundamental elements – your music industry, your career and your projects. It deals with what really matters in music and the industry. It will expand your options and push you to continually think creatively. You’ll focus on music industry past and present, case-studies, market analysis, management techniques, branding, innovation, industry trends and project management – all whilst continually reviewing progress towards your personal goals. And you’ll learn all you need to know from our team of top-level industry tutors and mentors about the realities of being a professional operator in today’s music industry. This course has been specifically designed for anyone with an interest in the following areas: · Band / artist management · Tour management · Events management · Digital marketing and PR · Branding · Music journalism · Social media · Content creation Every individual at WaterBear has their own story to tell and their own path to follow. We provide a supportive, safe environment for you to experiment and create. You'll also develop a tailored career plan to support your personal goals and ambitions. Year One Modules Your Music Management Your Music Industry Your Business Development Your Strategy Year Two Modules Your Brand Your Events Digital Marketing and Social Media Innovation in Music Business Year Three Modules Specialist Report Your Working Life Professional Project Course structure and modules may change as part of our regular review processes. Any changes affecting students’ expected programme delivery are communicated in advance.

How to apply

31Jan

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:
W382
Institution code:
F33
Campus name:
WaterBear, Sheffield
Campus code:
L

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We regret that this course is not available to international applicants who would require a Student Visa. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our Applicant Services team before applying, for advice regarding your individual experience and eligibility. If you are an international applicant and require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must have a recognised English language test approved and vouched for by the University at the appropriate level. Our Applicant Services team can help you with any general questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. For more specific advice, we recommend you also consult UKCISA http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

Student Outcomes

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Professional Music (Business) at Falmouth University - UCAS