BA Hons Music Production with Business Management

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Keele University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Music Production with Business Management at Keele University provides an exciting and interdisciplinary learning experience that combines creative music production skills with solid business management knowledge. Students gain expertise in various areas, including sound recording, audio design, digital sampling, and essential business strategies like marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

  • Keele’s recognition with Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017 and 2023 highlights its commitment to academic excellence.
  • As a PRME Champion, Keele integrates the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education across its business courses, emphasizing ethical, responsible, and sustainable practices.

Course overview:

  • Year 1: Unlocking the Studio: Your Journey into Sound Engineering, Exploring Business Foundations: Principles and Practices, Sound for Moving Image, along with optional modules

  • Year 2: Management Essentials: People, Processes, and Performance, Sound Design, Sampling and Remix, along with optional modules which includes Professional Experience for Music Production

  • Year 3: Music Production Project, Strategic Business Insights: Innovating and Competing, along with optional modules which includes Professional Experience for Music Production

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Work Placement Year: Optional 30-week industry placement in music studios, media companies, or creative startups (subject to visa rules).

  • International Year: Opportunity to study abroad with global partner universities.

  • Studio Access: Hands-on experience using Keele’s professional recording facilities.

  • Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Support through Keele’s Smart Innovation Hub and enterprise programs.

  • Professional Experience for Music Production - Year 2 & 3

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Students are prepared for diverse roles in music production, sound engineering, creative business management, and entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Access to Keele’s Career and Employability Service offering tailored internships, career coaching, and graduate employment resources.

Program Key Stats

£17700
£ 29

Sept Intake : 14th JanJan Intake : 14th May


Eligibility Criteria

BBC
3.0
29
65 - 70

1200
26
6.0

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Music Producer
  • Sound Engineer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Marketing Manager
  • Entrepreneur in Creative Industries

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