| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
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.
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:
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.
Course lead
Your course leader is Dr Thomas Irvine, Associate Professor in Music. He’s an expert in global music history from 1700 onwards, and has a special interest in how music interacts with science and technology.
Visit
Dr Irvine’s staff profile
to find out more about his work.Program Outline
Your studies run for a full 12 months, from September to the following September.
In the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of your course. This consists of modules that everyone on the course takes and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.
During semester 2 you’ll start preparing for your final project.
For the last 4 months, over the summer, you’ll work independently on your final project. You’ll have meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.
Want more detail?
See all the modules in the course.