BA (Hons) Business Management and Music Production

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 75% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English language proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 or 6.5 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 80, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 51.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Liverpool Hope University offers various scholarships and financial support options to international students, recognizing their academic excellence and potential. These scholarships aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable for international students. 

International Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship is worth up to £2,000 and is awarded based on academic merit.

Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving international undergraduate students who have achieved exceptional academic results. The scholarship is worth up to £3,000 and is based on academic performance.

Partnership Scholarships: Liverpool Hope University has established partnerships with various institutions worldwide. Through these partnerships, international students may be eligible for specific scholarships or fee reductions when applying to Liverpool Hope University. 

Country-Specific Scholarships: Liverpool Hope University offers scholarships tailored to students from specific countries or regions. These scholarships may vary in terms of eligibility criteria, funding amount, and application process.

External Scholarships: Liverpool Hope University encourages international students to explore external scholarship opportunities offered by governments, organizations, and foundations in their home countries or other sources. The university provides guidance and support to students in identifying and applying for these external scholarships.

It is important to note that the availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines for scholarships may vary from year to year.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Business Management and Music Production program at Liverpool Hope University have a wide array of career opportunities available to them, combining their knowledge of business management with their skills in music production.

Artist Manager: Graduates can work as artist managers for musicians, bands, or record labels, overseeing their clients' careers, negotiating contracts, booking gigs, and handling promotional activities to help them succeed in the music industry.

Record Label Executive: Some graduates may pursue careers as record label executives, working for independent or major record labels, overseeing A&R (artists and repertoire), marketing, distribution, and business development to discover, promote, and manage musical talent.

Music Producer: Graduates can work as music producers, either independently or for recording studios, producing and engineering recordings, collaborating with artists to develop their sound, and overseeing the technical and creative aspects of music production.

Music Entrepreneur: Some graduates may start their own music-related businesses, such as a record label, music production company, artist management firm, music publishing company, or event management company, leveraging their business acumen and music production skills to succeed as entrepreneurs.

Tour Manager: Graduates can work as tour managers for musicians or bands, organizing and coordinating concert tours, handling logistics, travel arrangements, and concert production, and ensuring smooth operations on the road.

Music Marketing Specialist: Some graduates may work as music marketing specialists for music companies, entertainment agencies, or marketing firms, developing and implementing marketing strategies, promotional campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives to promote music releases, events, and artists.

Music Supervisor: Graduates can work as music supervisors for film, television, advertising agencies, or video game companies, selecting and licensing music for use in various media projects, negotiating rights, and overseeing the synchronization process.

Live Sound Engineer: Some graduates may pursue careers as live sound engineers for concert venues, theaters, or touring productions, operating sound equipment, mixing live performances, and ensuring high-quality audio experiences for audiences.

Music Business Consultant: Graduates can work as music business consultants, providing expertise and advice to music companies, artists, or entrepreneurs on business strategy, marketing, copyright law, licensing, or digital distribution in the music industry.

Event Producer: Some graduates may work as event producers for music festivals, concerts, or corporate events, planning and executing music-related events, managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and ensuring memorable experiences for attendees.