Music Industries Management MA

Overview

Develop the advanced knowledge and skills you need to work in the global music industries.

Whether you're looking to pursue a career in management or as a self employed professional, on our Music Industries Management MA you'll gain a solid understanding of current industry trends and challenges in regional, national, and global contexts.

You’ll explore key elements of the music sector, such as:

• live music events
• music policy
• marketing and distribution
• recording and publishing

Newcastle’s music department has a long tradition of future-focused education informed by cutting-edge research and practice.

You’ll utilise our extensive connections with global professional and industry bodies. The valuable insights of our network influences our teaching and provides industry research projects, engaging with contemporary issues.

Your studies will lead towards a major research project. On this project you can dive deep into a topic of interest, or tackle a project set by one of our industry partners based on a specific research brief.

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Your future

Professional skills

Develop problem-solving, analytical and planning strategies for the music industries through professional research and optional real-world project-based learning.

You’ll write confidently for a range of audiences and enhance your teamwork and collaboration skills.

Practical skills

Gain the confidence to work with peers, musicians, and creative professionals, communicating effectively across cultures.

You’ll learn to advocate for the music industries and their significance within a variety of contexts relating to the cultural and creative sectors.

You’ll also gain experience of industry-relevant project planning and skills in network building.

Careers

On our programme you'll prepare for a career in the music industry or other creative sectors. You'll have the opportunity to build networks and apply your skills in practice. You could find work in a range of roles including:

• artist management
• live music
• music publishing
• project and event management
• music marketing
• creative production

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