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Keele's unique blend of business management and music production studies equips you with specialized expertise to pursue diverse careers in these vibrant fields. The business curriculum immerses you in critical areas like macro-environmental analysis, deepening your grasp of political, social, technological, economic, and cultural influences on global enterprises. You'll explore the distinctive challenges of international operations while strengthening your strategic business acumen. The program delves into organizational psychology, operational management principles, and strategic decision-making through interactive learning methods like virtual business simulations that bring theoretical concepts to life. In music production, you'll investigate sound's cultural significance across media platforms. Hands-on workshops and tutorials develop your technical proficiency with audio software, hardware, and studio equipment while fostering creative expression. Our internationally experienced faculty guide you through sound recording, digital sampling, music programming, and audio post-production techniques. Keele offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, including international exchanges, language acquisition, and practical work experience. The optional placement year between second and third year provides invaluable industry exposure, helping you build professional networks while applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Alternatively, you can spend a year abroad, gaining intercultural perspectives that enrich your academic journey. Our Foundation Year option serves as an ideal pathway for students seeking additional preparation, offering guaranteed progression to the degree program upon successful completion while building essential academic skills and confidence. Program duration: 3 years (4 years with optional international, placement, or entrepreneurship year)
Access to HE Diploma:112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits.
BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.
BTEC National Diploma / Diploma: Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Merit and Merit in BTEC Diploma and A in one A Level.
BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma: Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and CC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator: 6.0 with 5.5 in all components
TOEFL IBT (including Home): 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking)