At LIPA you’re never far away from a new opportunity to meet influential people in the industry. From working at the opening ceremony for Liverpool Capital of Culture to spending a week in Switzerland working on the Rose D'or International Television Festival, my three years has been filled with wonderful opportunities...

Lauren Whysall

3rd Year, BA (Hons) Music, Theatre & Entertainment Management

Undergraduate Courses

BA (Hons) Music, Theatre and Entertainment Management

Course Type:
BA (Hons) degree
Duration:
Three years, Full Time
UCAS Code:
W450
Associates:
John Causebrook, Anthony Field, Janice Long, Jon Webster

LIPA management students discussing a business issue.The Course

Q: What do actors, musicians, dancers, bands, clubs, radio stations, theatres, orchestras, and writers, TV and film and production companies have in common?

 

A: They all need highly-skilled, on-the-ball and motivated managers to ensure a successful future.

 

Our Music, Theatre and Entertainment Management programme equips you with the skills to take your place at the forefront of management across the spectrum of the performing arts.

 

 Average places available: Up to 30 each year

 


Career prospects

You will graduate as a versatile and independent manager able to work in all areas of the music, theatre and entertainment industries. Along with a healthy résumé, constructed during your studies, you will have a clear vision of your career options and strong relationships with valuable industry contacts.

Our excellent employment record confirms our graduates working in a broad range of senior positions.


The Graduates

We have graduates from our Music, Theatre and Entertainment Management degree working in managerial roles for a wide range of companies including the BBC, Candoco Dance Company, SJM Concerts, Chickenshed Theatre Company, Sony BMG, the Octagon Theatre Yeovil, Pippa Ailion Casting,  Supervision Management, Comic Relief, Island Records, Bukta Festival, PRS for Music, Royal Court Theatre Liverpool and the Ministry Of Sound.

Many students are offered full time positions following their work placements. Other graduates have set up their own businesses, undertaking a wide range of activities within the music, theatre and entertainment industries, including event management; organising arena tours; managing and representing successful bands and artists; marketing; publishing; promotion and video production.