BA (Hons) Business and Management for the Creative Industries Bachelor's degree at LMA
BA (Hons) Business and Management for the Creative Industries at LMA is nationally recognised and awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body. You'll study core business disciplines alongside creative sector contexts, developing practical knowledge across operational, strategic and commercial…
About this course
Are you passionate about business and creativity? Do you want to shape the future of industries like film, music, television, and gaming? LMA’s BA (Hons) Business and Management for the Creative Industries offers you the opportunity to combine business management expertise with in-depth knowledge of From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business and Management for the Creative Industries is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at LMA, based in Liverpool,London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
level 4 4 modules
- Studying Business in the Creative Industries
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Explore how creative businesses work globally, learning about their structures, operations, and the challenges they face. Dive into key debates within the industry and develop essential research skills. Introduction to understanding the creative industries from a business perspective and foundation for future studies.
- Financing Creativity
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Introduction to finance within the creative industries. Learn how to interpret financial documents, understand funding options, and make informed financial decisions. Skills to handle financial aspects in a creative business setting.
- Marketing & Communications in the Creative Industries
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Create powerful marketing campaigns tailored for the creative industries. Cover market research and branding to digital marketing and social media strategies. Develop skills to craft messages that resonate with creative audiences and promote products or performances.
- Live Creative Project
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Work on a real creative project, developing a business plan that includes marketing, finance, and project planning. Gain practical experience while honing leadership and teamwork skills in a dynamic creative environment. Apply learning to create and manage a project from start to finish.
Level 5 4 modules
- Exploring Business in the Creative Industries
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Explore the global landscape of creative businesses, focusing on key debates around ethics, culture, and business operations. Examine trends and challenges impacting creative industries and apply critical thinking to address these issues. Develop research and analytical skills.
- People and Organisational Behaviour
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Learn about managing people within creative industries, focusing on recruitment, diversity, motivation, and ethical decision-making. Explore how organisations operate and gain insights into the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding. Understanding how people management drives success in creative business settings.
- Operations in the Creative Industries
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Learn how operational practices support creativity and project delivery. Explore project management tools, resource management, and sustainability issues, while balancing creativity with efficiency. Master the art of running successful creative projects and understand customer experience.
- Enterprise Project
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Introduction to entrepreneurship within the creative industries. Work in teams to develop and pitch an enterprise project, exploring business models, project budgeting, and risk management. Turn creative ideas into feasible business ventures and develop skills to start and manage creative projects.
Level 6 4 modules
- Industry Investigation
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Independent research module. Dive deep into a current topic or debate within the creative industries. Select your own subject, critically analyze it, and present findings in a detailed report, essay, or mixed media format. Develop research and communication skills while tackling real-world issues in creative business.
- The Creative Business Professional
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Create a personal portfolio that showcases your growth as a creative business professional. Learn to articulate your skills, brand, and career goals while refining communication and decision-making abilities. Essential step in preparing for future career in the creative industries.
- Strategic Leadership & Management
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Explore key theories of leadership and management and how they apply to the creative industries. Develop strategic planning skills, learn to manage teams effectively, and understand the impact of leadership styles. Build foundation for leading creative businesses and navigating complex challenges.
- Major Business Project
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Put everything you've learned into practice by working on a major business project of your choice. Whether a real-world business challenge or a new venture, research, plan, and deliver a project that highlights your ability to innovate, lead, and make strategic decisions.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course combines business management expertise with knowledge of the creative industries, film, music, television and gaming. You'll usually progress from foundational modules in Year 1 covering management principles, marketing and business economics, moving through Year 2 to operations, organisational behaviour and strategy. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, then complete a capstone project or consultancy brief that integrates your learning. The emphasis throughout is applying business fundamentals to the distinctive challenges and opportunities of creative sectors.
Who it's for
This course suits graduates and school-leavers interested in business management within creative industries, including media, design, entertainment, publishing and related sectors. It's designed for those who want to combine commercial acumen with creative sector knowledge, whether you're aiming for management roles, entrepreneurship or specialism in areas such as marketing or strategy. You'll need English language proficiency to study in English.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study. Starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000 nationally; after five years, this rises to £26,350–£37,200. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and Labour Force data, not guaranteed individual outcomes.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered full-time over 3 years at LMA, a University with campuses in Liverpool and London. Taught in English, the degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LMA →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
LMA
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Liverpool
4,905 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Around London
3,138 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LMA from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LMA; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LMA’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LMA and gov.uk before you apply.
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