BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business

Develop the industry knowledge and entrepreneurial skills required to pursue a successful career in the music business.

Entrepreneurship, professional practice and transferable skills are essential attributes needed to develop and maintain a career in the music industry. The music business degree is managed and taught by industry professionals and practitioners with years of experience, across the key areas of the music industry. With close links to the industry, you'll also benefit from guest lectures, seminars, workshops and have the opportunity to take part in masterclasses with industry experts such as managers and record label executives.

This course is designed to offer opportunities and benefits not only to applicants interested in a career in the business areas, but also to creatives and practitioners, who create and produce music and may be interested in self-management and distribution.

You'll develop fundamental skills in business and project management, business operations, marketing and law, with emphasis and context to the music industry. 

Now is truly exciting time to be in the music business as technological advances and behavioural change present new opportunities. Our focus on entrepreneurship, enterprise and employability, as well as the opportunity to do work placements during your studies, will help you seize these opportunities as the industry continues to adapt and evolve.

SAE has alumni working across the world in the music industry. You’ll be joining an international community of over 12,000 graduates, giving you unrivalled access to a network of potential business partners.