Music Industry Studies MA

University of Liverpool

You will gain an advanced and discerning knowledge of music industry practices on this course. With the experience of our tutors and our international research, you will be introduced to practices within the music industry from understanding music publishing contracts to interpreting audiences and the global market.IntroductionThrough both face to face and online lectures and performances, you will investigate current music industry practices in-depth.In attending our research seminars, you will meet and learn from expert guest speakers belonging to a multitude of music industry disciplines.You’ll receive comprehensive guidance in events management at our state of the art Tung Auditorium. You will achieve this by being closely involved in concerts performed by professional musicians from around the world as well as our internal programme of events featuring University of Liverpool students.You will learn about management practices within the music industry, enabling you to understand the dynamics of managing artists as products.Who is this course for?This MA is suitable for you if you have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the fields of music management, events management and the music industry.What you'll learnHow to identify key legal principles of legislation related to music business.How to interpret the music economy.How to examine the ways music is promoted globally.Fundamental concepts of music management.How to market music towards different audiences around the world.Key skills in events management.Effective communication and teamwork skills.To develop and practice research skills in order to produce a significant piece of research in the music industry.