MA Music Industry Management and Artist Development at University of West London

Programme overview

Commercial success and a sustained career within the music industry increasingly depend on having the skills and ability to manage and develop career opportunities, either for yourself or for an act you represent. On this music management Masters course you will study key concepts in managing and developing a music career and a broad range of entrepreneurial and transferable skills suitable for a variety of music industry jobs. You will learn about setting up and managing an independent label, develop the skills and knowledge to facilitate live events as well as gain a more general understanding of the music business.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This artist management course has been specifically designed to meet the demand of students who want to develop their knowledge of the music industry alongside entrepreneurial skills. It provides an advanced range of transferable skills and knowledge to help you develop your own artist management and development business or to work within specialist sectors of the music industry. On the course, you will be taught by a team of dedicated industry professionals with unique insights and extensive experience. Modules include: Independent Music Management; Digital Marketing & Artist Branding; Teambuilding; Leadership in Event Management; Intellectual Property Law & Practice; Research Methods; Dissertation Project; Professional Career Development; Ensemble and Musical Direction Skills.

Career pathways

MA Music Industry Management and Artist Development graduates have gone on to set up their own businesses as well as working in a diverse range of exciting roles within the music industry. You may also choose to study for a PhD or DMus in Popular Music Production or Electronic/Electroacoustic Composition. Job roles include: artist management; agency and promotion; music publishing and PR; tour management; teaching; radio station management; creating new businesses; Alumni.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need: an honours degree (2:2 or above) in music, music technology or a related subject. a portfolio of degree level or professional work; a written statement. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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