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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Music Business

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Work innovatively and ethically in the world of contemporary music.

Course overview

Are you ready to shape the future of the music industry? From marketing and publishing to contract and project management, on this Music Business MA you’ll develop the skills and expertise to work innovatively, ethically and sustainably in the world of contemporary music.

Based in purpose-built facilities at AMATA, our live performance venue and studio complex, you’ll explore new music business models and future-facing practice. You’ll be immersed in a hub of creativity and collaboration, with the opportunity to interact with relevant music businesses, festivals, distributors and labels and to develop projects with video makers, photographers, fashion and graphic designers, dancers and choreographers from across the University.

You will:

  • Learn from lecturers with industry experience ranging from managing labels, merchandising and music video production to international touring and involvement at major festivals such as Glastonbury
  • Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills and apply these to live music business projects such as releases and event management
  • Be able to undertake industry-accredited training, which has previously included courses run by A Greener Future and Attitude is Everything
  • Have access to the University’s professional facilities, equipment and creative spaces

Careers

Graduates have worked as self-managed artists and educators, run recording studios and undertaken PhD study. Others could become agents, managers or A&R reps, or work in music publishing, copyright or synchronisation.

Modules

You'll develop your communication and project management skills, working on a collaborative project.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,950

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and an demonstrable interest in the subject. We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APEL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.