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BA (Hons) Music Business Management

LCCM · University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

Understand how music reaches audiences and generates sustainable business activity. Explore promotion, rights, enterprise and the decisions behind artists, releases and live events.

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Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For aspiring music industry professionals and creative entrepreneurs.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • The Music IndustryYear 1
  • Entrepreneurial Practice 1Year 1
  • Music Marketing 1Year 1
  • Music Rights and RoyaltiesYear 1
  • Music Marketing 2Year 2
  • Entrepreneurial Practice 2Year 2
  • Professional PracticeYear 2
  • Business Data and FinanceYear 2
  • Music Futures and Global TrendsYear 3
  • The EntrepreneurYear 3
  • Final Major ProjectYear 3
  • Music Law, Ethics and NegotiationYear 3

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Prepare a fictional music-release plan linking rights, audiences, promotion and revenue sources.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Music businessMarketingEnterpriseProfessional practice
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Music promotions manager

Related career

Promotes artists, recordings and live performances.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Arts administrator

Related career

Coordinates resources and programmes for arts organisations.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Events manager

Related career

Coordinates event planning, suppliers, budgets and delivery.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Marketing executive

Related career

Plans and delivers campaigns to reach customers.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Public relations officer

Related career

Builds relationships with media and public audiences.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social media manager

Related career

Manages social content, communities and campaign results.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Business development manager

Experience required

Finds customers, partnerships and growth opportunities.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£80,000

How to get there: Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Music manager

Experience required

Coordinates an artist’s business affairs and career development.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

A&R assistant

Related career

Supports talent scouting and the development of recording projects.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Music synchronisation assistant

Related career

Supports licensing music for screen, advertising and other media.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Royalties assistant

Related career

Processes royalty statements and payments to music rightsholders.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Copyright assistant

Related career

Helps register works and administer music ownership information.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Music data administrator

Related career

Maintains music-industry records and supports data accuracy.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Artist liaison coordinator

Related career

Coordinates artist requirements and communication at live events.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Market research executive

Related career

Research customer behaviour and turn findings into business insight.

Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst / statistician

Additional training or accreditation required

Analyses data to support evidence-based decisions.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Business project manager

Experience required

Coordinates delivery, people, budgets and project risks.

Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000

How to get there: Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Finance officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Maintains accounts, payments and financial records.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000

How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Advertising account executive

Related career

Coordinate client relationships and the delivery of advertising campaigns.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Charity fundraiser

Related career

Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build relevant commercial, digital or administrative skills and workplace evidence; employers set their own entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£10,050 per year
Awarding university
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Entry requirements and routes

• 48 UCAS tariff points from accepted qualifications for LCCM’s music Foundation courses in London. • Equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications considered individually. • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the relevant English language requirements.

English language

• Friendly, informal interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. • Preparation depends on the music degree applied for. • Some courses require live performances or examples of your music. • Music Business Management does not require a portfolio. • Preparation instructions provided before the interview.

Interview or assessment

• Friendly, informal interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. • Preparation depends on the music degree applied for. • Some courses require live performances or examples of your music. • Music Business Management does not require a portfolio. • Preparation instructions provided before the interview.

Classes and attendance

To be confirmed

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Student Services provides academic and pastoral guidance, individual learning plans and assessment accommodations. The fees page describes student-finance eligibility and DSA support; individual eligibility must be checked.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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Sources and review (23)

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