MSc Music Industries at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This MSc explores the music industries with a focus on popular music through history, research methods and theory, contemporary debates and the place of music in cities and urban planning, drawing on Glasgow's popular music ecosystem. It combines sociology, cultural studies, musicology and politics.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Culture & Creative Arts | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 has three core courses (Popular Music Research, Popular Music History, The Global Music Industries). Semester 2 has one core course (Music Cities) and two electives, such as Popular Music Politics or Current Issues in Musicology, or an appropriate College of Arts & Humanities course. Students complete a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work across the music and media industries, including Sony Music Germany, PRS/ICE Services, BBC Studios and Channel 4, in local music organisations, in academia, or as freelance artists, educators and music entrepreneurs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 may be considered. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications, supported by a personal statement. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee; part-time rates are quoted per 20 credits and are not a programme total Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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