International Music Management (MA)

About this course

Develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need to become an entrepreneur in the global music industry on our MA International Music Management master's degree. On this UK course you'll learn about all aspects of the music business, from live performance and streaming to advertising and video games. Industry professionals will help you discover the careers you can go into. We were number 1 for music research in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF).

This International Music Management master’s course will prepare you for a management career in the global music business.

You’ll develop critical understanding of the legal, economic, social and cultural frameworks that support the music industry.

And you'll gain key business skills through exposure to local music venues such as Turner Sims, touring musicians, and masterclasses with industry partners like Sony, Universal, Google and YouTube.

On this practical programme, you'll also learn about:

• how the music publishing industry makes its money
• copyright and licensing
• music event planning
• adding music to a video game or TV show
• the costs involved in making an album
• how music festivals and opera companies work

You'll learn from expert academics with plenty of music industry experience and connections. They'll teach you to the practical skills you need to work in a wide range of music management roles

Careers

This degree will allow you to start a career in the global music industry. You’ll have the qualifications to work in areas such as:

• personal management
• business management
• music publishing
• music business accountancy
• artist relations and development
• licensing

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

On this course you’ll learn through a range of activities that may include presentations, guest lectures, workshops, whole-class activities, study visits, independent study and research.

You’ll be able to demonstrate what you have learnt through a variety of assessment methods, such as essays, portfolios, individual and group presentations, in-class tests or exams and your final project.

You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor, and you'll have access to a senior tutor. Your contact hours will vary depending on your module choices.

Students will need a 2:1 degree in music or one of these subject areas: performing arts, business, humanities and social sciences.