The development of essential business skills are delivered in the context of the Music Industry. In addition to an academic approach, candidates will have the opportunity of gaining valuable, hands-on industry experience by managing one of the colleges 3 record labels. This provides real training in A&R, Event Management, Marketing and Record Companies. All candidates are required to give a presentation (topic given in advance) before being interviewed and must be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
(SCQF Level 7/8)
By interview and presentation (see above). 2 Highers (grade C pass minimum) to include English, PLUS passes in 2 other subjects at Intermediate 2/Standard Grade Credit OR appropriate range of NQ units OR substantial. relevant work experience.
Music Industry Law; Music Publishing; Music Industry Marketing; Music Industry Touring; Record Company Operations; Music Industry Management; Music Industry Promotions.
Duration
HNC: 1 academic year HND: 2 academic years
August - June
18 hours

“I believe that my HND in Music Business at Stow will be my stepping stone to a successful career as a rapper or as a manager of talented undiscovered artists. I’ve been studying issues such as law, copyright, music infrastructure and how to manage artists. After Stow, I plan to take a management or marketing course at university.”
Levis Albano,
Angola
Can lead to:
Appropriate Degree programmes including BA Commercial Music delivered at Stow. Alternatively, employment in many branches of the Music Industry.
Financial support is available to eligible full and part-time students. Our Learner Services team can guide you.
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