COURSE CURRICULUM

In Year 1, students complete core modules totaling 120 credits, focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of music and media. These include modules such as Creating Music Media Content, which builds practical skills in music media, and Understanding Media Texts, Industries, and Audiences, which introduces key concepts in media production, distribution, and consumption. Investigating Media Texts, Industries, and Audiences deepens research skills, while Music, Commerce and Culture explores the relationship between commerce and culture in the music industry. The Music Cities module connects students with the local music scene, and Community and Industry Collaboration offers hands-on experience working on real-world projects. In Year 2, students complete 60 credits of core modules, including Digital Music, Data, and Media, which focuses on digitalization in music, and Music Business Ecologies, examining how the music industry intersects with other industries. Music Business Promotional Practices builds on media production skills and focuses on music promotion. Students also choose at least 20 credits from faculty modules such as Work Placement, Live Project, or Collaborative Practice, gaining professional experience. Optional modules include Bi-Media Drama, Comedy in the Media, and Photojournalism, allowing students to specialize in various media fields.In the final year, students must complete two core modules (totaling 40 credits): Music Business Innovation and Enterprise and Major Project Preparation. These modules focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management skills, helping students prepare for their Major Project. Students choose one of three core-option modules: Major Project - Dissertation, Major Project - Hybrid, or Major Project - Production. Additionally, they select optional modules worth at least 40 credits, such as Media Activism, Social Media, and Digital Futures, offering specialized knowledge and practical skills for careers in media and creative industries.