Whether you’re keen to become an agent, promoter, tour manager, A&R exec or work in another area of the music industry, you’ll be perfectly placed with this industry-relevant BA/BSC (Hons) Music Business degree at SAE.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR DEGREE IN MUSIC BUSINESS

At SAE, our unique blend of academic and vocational education sets the stage for a thriving career in the music industry. During this music business degree course – which you can choose to study in an accelerated 2 years or a more traditional 3 years – you’ll explore various facets of the industry, from music publishing and distribution to artist management and live performance.

With our highly practical approach to training, you’ll develop vital skills beyond those of a typical music management degree. Showcasing entrepreneurship at its core, you’ll gain advanced business, marketing and finance knowledge, covering a range of content creation and branding techniques, and even create your own comprehensive portfolio.

As one of our music business degree students, you’ll be guided by our team of Experts – each one with a wealth of experience in the music industry. You’ll also have complimentary access to the SAE Session Station, where you can record music and podcasts in our state-of-the-art studios.

In collaboration with fellow SAE students from other creative disciplines, you’ll undertake a series of specialised projects – from redeveloping an artist’s brand identity to planning, promoting and executing a live event. You’ll also delve deeply into an area of particular interest in your final Major Project.

Get your business head on

Whether you’re keen to become an agent, promoter, tour manager, A&R exec or work in another area of the industry, you’ll be perfectly placed with this industry-relevant degree in music business. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to launch straight into your music industry career, having gained real-world experience during course assessments and projects. You’ll also have an established network of peers and professionals across the creative industries – plus the professional agility you need to succeed in the ever-evolving music landscape.

What you'll learn

At the end of your Music Business degree you will:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of music recording, synchronisation, publishing and distribution.

Learn the ins and outs of artist management, live performance and event management.

Develop essential skills in marketing, plus knowledge of the financial and legal aspects of the music industry.

Bring projects to life through collaboration with peers from other creative disciplines, including audio producers, filmmakers, web developers and marketers.

Refine your problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Develop a significant portfolio of work to present to industry.

Connect with a network of peers and professionals across the creative industries.

Graduate career-ready with a degree in music business from a recognised creative institute.

Music business degree start dates available in January and September.

Career Outcomes

What Jobs will this course lead to?

Artist Manager

Music Distributor

Music Publisher

Sync Agent

Record Label Exec (A&R, Production, Distribution)

Booking Agent

Promoter/Artist Booker

Press and PR agent

Marketing and Digital Content Creator

Radio Plugger

Tour Manager

Music Supervisor

Live Event/Festival Promoter