Music Business and Media

A Brighton Music Business and Media degree prepares you for a variety of careers across the music, media and entertainment industries, including roles in artist management, music marketing, PR, journalism, production, live events and digital media.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to work in roles such as music producer, artist manager, content creator, social media manager and PR executive, as well as launching their own music ventures and media platforms.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions with option modules in areas such as radio, video production, PR and social media.



• Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving music scene.



• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and gain valuable industry connections.



• Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community giving you opportunities to collaborate with your peers on creative projects.



• Learn from a team of experts who bring real-life industry experience into the classroom.



• Work on real-world client briefs which reflect how you’d work in the industry and help grow your portfolio and network.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Music Business and Media
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Music Business and Media. From an exciting live music scene to renowned festivals, venues and media companies, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community.

Our long heritage in music, media and art education means you’ll be part of a diverse network of creatives, with access to opportunities and industry connections that extend beyond the campus.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for fashion, design and film.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. 100% of courses offer work experience, and opportunities like placements and study abroad will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025).

Located on the south coast, students benefit from living and studying in the 3rd best city in the UK (Time Out). It’s independent and inclusive; a place where everyone belongs. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university.

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