This vocational course is designed to equip you with the skills sought by companies in the record industry, publishing, PR and the new media sector, such as multimedia, internet and broadcasting, as well as the associated service industries. Music and media are growth sectors of the economy, with many job opportunities ranging from managers in press and broadcasting, recording, publishing, multimedia and music retailing, to managers, agents and promoters of artists and live performance.
Course structure
Single Honours students take eight modules per level. Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in Music and Media Management, plus four from your other subject. You may also choose a Major/Minor combination after level 1.
Level 1 introduces you to learning and assessment in higher education and the wider context of your subject.
Modules include
Introduction to the Music and Media Industries
Studying Service Sector Management
Data Analysis for the Creative Industries
Introduction to Multimedia Technology
Economics for the Service Sector
Introduction to Marketing
Level 2 increasingly addresses issues related to employability and professional practice.
Modules include
Music and Media Law
Finance for Leisure and Tourism
Music Industry Management
Global Music and Media Distribution
Music and Advertising in Television
Level 3 further develops your skills in independent problem identification and analysis.
Modules include
Marketing and Public Relations for Music, Media and Events
Music and Media Business Enterprise
Intellectual Property and the Copyright Industries
Music Publishing
Research and Dissertation
Venue and Tour Management
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should also have 220 points, including at least 160 from two or more A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 Diplomas and Certificates). English Language and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) are also required. These requirements may be varied.
Accelerated study
Exemptions from some parts of the course may be possible, depending on your previous academic or work-based qualifications
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk