Music Business MA

In the first study block, you’ll explore identity, digital marketing and promotion and delve into the complexities of intellectual property in the digital age.  

Modules

Byte Me

You'll examine online identity, digital marketing, engagement and promotion.

Show Me the Money

You'll look at the use and exploitation of intellectual property in the digital age, from the live sector to synchronisation.

During study block two, you’ll look at the current issues facing the music industry and develop your project management skills through a collaborative project.

Modules

Music Matters

You'll examine contemporary issues in the music business.

Collaboration 

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

Your master’s degree will culminate in a final career-launching project that builds on all the skills you’ve developed throughout the course.

Modules

Taking Care of Business

Building on the skills developed throughout the course, your study will culminate in a final project.

You'll learn through a blend of lectures, workshops and access to key texts and materials that introduce new theories, ideas, tasks and research.  

Workshops will allow you to undertake real projects under the supervision of our expert staff. Tutorials will give you the opportunity for detailed discussion and guidance.  

You’ll also take part in student-led seminars, which offer the opportunity to discuss the theory, content, practice and issues emerging from lectures and current business practices.

You'll be assessed through a range of methods including:

• Written assignments
• Practical work
• Presentations
• Video content

You’ll also receive regular verbal feedback on your progress throughout each module, via workshops and tutorials. 

We welcome applications from those with revelant 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 an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.