Music Production and Creative Industries Business Management (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Music Production and Creative Industries Business Management (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University offers a comprehensive dual-subject curriculum designed for the modern musical landscape. This programme balances the creative and technical demands of audio production with the strategic requirements of managing organisations within the creative sector.

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

Students benefit from the university's location in Liverpool, a world-renowned city for musical heritage and contemporary innovation. The Liverpool Hope Business School holds prestigious AACSB accreditation, ensuring a high standard of commercial education. A distinctive feature of the curriculum is the Young Enterprise initiative, where students collaborate in teams to establish and operate a legal business start-up, gaining practical experience in entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the university maintains strong links with professional bodies and local organisations such as Liverpool Sound City and Ditto Music, providing students with valuable networking opportunities and industry insights.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

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

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Syllabus

The curriculum is split equally between both subjects, ensuring a balanced development of technical and managerial skills. Modules may include:

• Audio Recording
• Mixing
• Live Sound
• Artist Development
• Production Cultures
• Interactivity
• Business Principles
• Organisational Dynamics
• Management Processes

Careers with Music Production and Creative Industries Business Management (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for a diverse range of roles within the global music and creative sectors. The technical training supports careers in studio engineering, live sound production, and multimedia audio design. On the business side, the degree equips students for management positions in public, private, and not-for-profit organisations. The focus on transferable skills, such as critical thinking and sustainable creative practice, ensures that alumni are well-positioned for the competitive job market. Previous students have engaged with industry leaders through the Liverpool Hope X Carhartt lecture series, featuring guests from major labels like XL Records.