Course summary

If you have ambitions to make it big in the music business, then this course will give you the knowledge and industry experience you need to manage your own career and commercialise your activities. Our MA Music Industry Management and Promotion is designed to help you make money from music-related activities. It is suitable for aspiring and current music business people. It is also for music creators who wish to proactively manage their own careers. You'll get the opportunity to study the music business at postgraduate level. You can also get real hands-on experience of working on real-world projects. On this course, you will be able to study contemporary practice across the music industry. You will explore different business models and understand the ways in which creative products are marketed and promoted. You’ll engage with the key issues being confronted by today’s music industry. And you'll delve into the impact of new technology and the development of the digital marketplace. You will also explore the challenges and opportunities which have emerged. As you progress, you’ll have the chance to develop your own commercial, professional and industrial strategies. Why study with us

• You will benefit from a very active research culture for music related studies.

• This programme will prepare you to navigate the constantly changing environment of the music industry. It has a focus on sustainable careers and how to get ahead in what is a challenging but immensely enjoyable and rewarding industry.

• You will have access to expert industrial insight from accomplished practitioners. You can also gain experiential learning through working on practical real-world projects.