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Foundation Degree in Music Business

Northbrook Code FDAFDMB1
UCAS Code [N190]
Level 2
Course Length 2 Years
Students

The Course
The course aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to operate in the music business. You will develop knowledge of facts, terms and principles relating to the arts, music and entertainment economies and investigate issues of artistic ownership through study of contracts and copyright, whilst analysing cultural industries and the organisations within them.
You will explore ways to fund your own ventures alongside learning about grant and lottery applications. You will also undertake collaborative practical projects and study the context of business, while developing your transferable skills in such areas as presentation and time management.

Course Content

  • The Music Industry
  • Business and Artist Management
  • The Music Publishing Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Music Marketing
  • Legal issues for the Music Business
  • Cultural and Critical Studies
  • Managing Research and Information
  • Managing Entertainment Resources
  • Entertainment Operations
  • Innovation in Entertainment
  • Intellectual Property

Progression/Career Path
This course provides you with a solid understanding of the music business and prepares you for a career in the music industry and for application to our BA (Hons) Music Production top up course.

Entry Requirements
All students are invited to interview and should possess: A relevant National Diploma, or 3 A levels including Music or Business or equivalent relevant experience. A good reference or College Report or Record of Achievement. A portfolio of original work that will be discussed at interview

Applications
Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

Progression to BAHons

Northbrook College Sussex are pleased to be in a position to offer students a comprehensive, rigorous and well supported Foundation Degree.  The modular design of the course means that the accreditation you earn here can be used to progress to a year-long BAHons Top-Up qualification at any academic institution that offers it.

However, providing you have had a successful academic outcome and meet the interview criteria you can, if you wish to, continue your studies here at Northbrook! Our very well subscribed and popular BAHons Top-Up courses are designed with this progression in mind and so integrate seamlessly with the Foundation Degree.

We also welcome students from other institutions that offer the modular Foundation Degree who want to take advantage of the outstanding resources and excellent training our BAHons teaching team provide.

We run BAHons courses validated by Brighton University in the following disciplines:

BAHons Music Production
BAHons Media Composition
BAHons Music Performance
BAHons Music Business and Management