Music Production with Business Management Keele University

Overview

The Music Production with Business Management BA (Hons) at Keele University provides a unique academic pathway that blends creative technical skills with a scientifically informed understanding of commercial operations. This programme is designed to prepare students for the complexities of the modern creative industries by balancing practical studio work with theoretical business insights. You will explore how organisations function while developing high-level expertise in sound engineering and digital media.

Why Music Production with Business Management at Keele University?

Students at Keele University benefit from an exceptional learning environment that includes the Apple MacBook Loan Scheme, providing industry-standard hardware for the duration of the degree. The programme offers access to sophisticated facilities at the Clockhouse and the new Courtyard Studio, featuring Dolby Atmos systems and specialist recording spaces. Furthermore, the university’s Business School is a PRME Champion, ensuring a focus on sustainable and responsible management education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build foundational knowledge before moving into advanced technical and strategic applications. Modules may include:

• Sound Engineering
• Sound for Moving Image
• Cultural Citizen
• Popular Music and Digital Platforms
• Management Essentials: People, Processes, and Performance
• Sound Design
• Sampling and Remix
• Augmenting Live Performance
• Professional Experience for Music Production
• Music Production Project
• Strategic Business Insights: Innovating and Competing
• Advanced Audio Tools
• Mixing, Mastering and AI in Modern Music Production
• Music and Social Movements

Careers with Music Production with Business Management

Graduates are equipped for diverse roles across the global entertainment and corporate sectors. Potential career paths include sound design for animation, audio direction for major video game publishers, and radio production for national broadcasters. The business component of the degree also opens opportunities in marketing, human resources, and finance. Alumni have secured positions at organisations such as the BBC, Electronic Arts, and various creative media agencies.