Media and Communication (Music Industries) - BA (Hons)

The Music Industries pathway of BA (Hons) Media and Communication is tailor-made for anyone seeking to develop knowledge, skills and experience relevant to developing a career in the music industries, or with an interest in music as relating to wider creative and cultural industries.

Our students develop skills through a combination of hands-on, skills-based learning, as well as critical and research-focused enquiry, and apply their skills and knowledge through work placements with key organisations within the UK music industries.

On this course you will have the opportunity to develop real-life commercial projects with clients, enabling you to add professional jobs to your portfolio.

Helped by strong links with many influential media organisations, as well as our status as a UK Music Academic Partner, our course offers an industry-relevant blend of production, theory and professional studies on each pathway available.

Teaching takes place in environments most relevant to your course, including radio, TV and photography studios and editing suites, as well as lecture theatres, seminar rooms, social learning spaces and online. You use blogs, create wikis, and employ social media channels and other interactive media to support your work and self-development.
In your final year of study you will complete a final major project, drawing together the strands of knowledge, skills, and experience that you have gained during your time with us. You will also have the opportunity to be nominated for one of our two Music Industries pathway awards, sponsored by two of the musical icons of the West Midlands - Brian Travers of UB40 and Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath.