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BA Music Business

Birmingham City University

Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Music Business - BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W390
Typical offer
A-level BBC, UCAS 112

Entry requirements

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Distinction overall

About this course

BA (Hons) in Marketing and Music, exploring the intersection of music business, media content production and promotional practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Design & Creative Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The course is based in an industry-standard media centre in Birmingham and offers work placements with UK music industry organisations. Students can apply skills through collaborative projects connected to local music businesses and stakeholders.

Modules

  • Understanding Media Texts, Industries and Audiences
  • Investigating Media Texts, Industries and Audiences
  • Music, Commerce and Culture
  • Music Cities
  • Community and Industry Collaboration
  • Music Business Ecologies
  • Music Business Promotional Practices
  • Live Project
  • Collaborative Practice
  • Bi-Media Drama
  • Comedy in the Media and Popular Culture
  • Fandoms and Subcultures
  • Photojournalism
  • Television Studio
  • Creating Compelling Content
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Radio Documentary and Podcast Production
  • Commercial Photography
  • Emotion, Media and Culture
  • Climate Change, Media Work, and You
  • Television From Small Screens to Smart Screens
  • Graphic Design
  • PR Campaign Planning
  • Digital Creators Lab: Media and Journalism
  • Exploring PR, social media and influencers
  • Live Radio Production
  • Major Project Preparation
  • Major Project - Hybrid
  • Major Project - Production
  • Media Activism
  • Understanding Social Media: Practices, Cultures and Debates
  • Digital Futures
  • Creative Camera
  • Radio Station
  • Audio Drama and Podcast Writing
  • Audience and User Experience
  • Gender, Sexuality and the Body
  • Race, Media and Culture
  • Media Production Company
  • Communication in Action
  • Feature Writing for News Media