MA Music Business Management at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Music Business Management MA examines the global popular music sector through business, cultural, economic and sociological theory. Students choose between informal pathways in artist management, business management and live music management, taught by staff with music industry experience.

Department: Music | Duration: 1 year | Intake: Full-time - September 2027; Part-time evening only - September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Intellectual Property and Copyright Management, Music Industry Structures, Roles and Development, Music, Mental Health and Wellbeing and the Music Business Management Final Project. Options include Artist Development, Global Music Markets, Live Music Management, Managing the Music City and Music and Social Change.

Career pathways

Alumni work in live music, music publishing, artist management, music companies and technology start-ups, in roles such as artist management, copyright administration, digital content creation, music marketing and music publishing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants should be able to demonstrate some experience of working in the music industry, an aptitude for music business management and an enthusiasm for learning more about music and related industries. We will consider non-graduates if they have extensive industry experience. All applicants should be able to demonstrate some experience of working in the music industry, an aptitude for music business management and an enthusiasm for learning more about music and related industries. Applicants must have an English Language level of IELTS 6 with at least 5.5 in speaking and writing, when they apply. The Personal statement must reflect your understanding of the course and your interest in the music business. At the start of the course, if your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5. A personal statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,315 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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