Overview

The Music and Creative Industries Business Management (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive foundation for students aspiring to lead within the modern arts sector. This degree integrates high-level musical practice with the commercial expertise required to navigate the global creative economy. Students benefit from an environment that balances academic rigour with hands-on professional development.

Why Music and Creative Industries Business Management (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University?

Liverpool Hope University is home to one of the few All-Steinway Music Schools in the UK, featuring the prestigious Capstone Theatre and professional-grade recording studios. Students gain access to an inclusive curriculum covering all genres, from classical to electronic music. The university maintains strong links with industry partners such as Liverpool Sound City and the English National Ballet, providing unique networking opportunities and guest lectures from active professionals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 15225 per year
National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to evolve from fundamental technical skills to advanced professional practice. Modules may include:

Music Theory and Analysis
Creative Leadership
Applied Musicology
Creative Practitioner
Musical Specialisms
Technology for Musicians
Studies in Popular Music
Advanced Musical Specialisms
Advanced Music Studies and Analysis
Creative Research Project

Careers with Music and Creative Industries Business Management (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the music industry, including artist management, music production, recording, and event promotion. Many alumni launch specialist businesses or work within the charity and public sectors to influence national arts policy. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue a PGCE in teaching or advanced postgraduate research in creative practice.

Programme Structure

Your first year will give you a detailed overview of how the creative industries are structured from organisational, financial and policy aspects, together with some introductory insights into the creative objectives and practices of our key industrial focuses: music, film and TV, the stage, and the worlds of games and interactive media.
You'll work on advanced business skills relating to the creative industries: the projection of creative leadership, the management of creativity, the financing of innovative creative work, the policy and industrial contexts in which creativity develops and finds its opportunities, the workflows and technologies that allow creative work to achieve its ambitions.
You’ll explore brands, marketing and contemporary convergent promotion and development strategies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

The deadline for applications is usually January 15th each year, but applications after this date may be considered if you are a UK or EU student.

Language

English

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120

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Management of Creative Industries View 69 other Bachelors in Management of Creative Industries in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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59

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120

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Levels - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points - 104 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications
BTEC - DMM
Access to HE - 104 Tariff Points
IB - 24
Irish Leaving Certificate - 104 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only
Welsh Baccalaureate - This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications
T-Levels - Merit
Subject Requirements - A creative subject to the equivalent of A’level is required; an A’level in business would be beneficial

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15225 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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