Program Overview

Introduction to Music Industry Studies MA

The Music Industry Studies MA is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of the music industry. This program is suitable for individuals who wish to pursue a career in music management, events management, and the music industry.

Course Content

The program covers various aspects of the music industry, including:

• Music publishing contracts
• Interpreting audiences and the global market
• Music industry practices
• Events management
• Music management

Students will learn through a combination of face-to-face and online lectures, performances, and research seminars. The program also offers a work placement opportunity with a local arts organization, providing hands-on experience in the music industry.

Modules

The program consists of several modules, including:

• MUSI540: Marketing Live Music
• MUSI510: Researching the Music Industry
• MUSI516: Music Copyright and Contracts
• MUSI522: Music Industry Management
• MUSI546: Asian Music Markets
• MUSI526: Music Industry
• MUSI520: Globalisation and the Music Industry
• MUSI542: Work Placement

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching on the Music Industry Studies MA is primarily through interactive lectures, where students explore theories and real-world case studies from the music sector. Assessment is primarily through coursework, including essays, portfolios, and presentations. Students will also complete a dissertation in the final semester, using the research skills gained throughout the academic year.

Careers and Employability

The MA is industry-focused, with members of staff having wide-ranging music industry experience. The program opens up career opportunities in music management, events management, music composition, music technology, teaching, media, and journalism. Students will also have a strong foundation to pursue a PhD.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: ｣12,500 (full-time), ｣6,250 (part-time)
• International fees: ｣28,000 (full-time), ｣14,000 (part-time)

The University of Liverpool offers various scholarships and bursaries to help pay for tuition and living expenses.

Entry Requirements

The program accepts a 2:2 honors degree from a UK university or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. Non-graduates with extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered. International students must demonstrate competence in the use of English language, with IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

International students must meet the English language requirements, which include:

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19, and speaking 20
• Duolingo English Test 125 overall, with writing not less than 125, speaking and reading not less than 115, and listening not below 110
• Pearson PTE Academic 61 overall, with no component below 59
• LanguageCert Academic 70 overall, with no skill below 65

Pre-Sessional English

International students who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete a Pre-Sessional English course to achieve the required level. The length of the Pre-Sessional English course depends on the student's current level of English language ability.