Master of Arts - Music Management
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Music Management at London College of Communication prepares students for careers managing musicians across diverse genres, from popular music to experimental sound.
The course covers the broad spectrum of music management, including talent identification, event curation, stakeholder coordination, marketing, promotion, and finance. It places the evolving nature of the industry and the artist at the heart of its ethos, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Key areas of study include business planning, strategic development, financial management, and the delivery of music projects and events. The program is designed for both recent graduates in related fields and industry professionals seeking to enhance their management practices. Ultimately, it equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and the tools to find their place within it.
Program structure
- Unit 1 - Music Industry Practices (40 credits)
- Unit 2 - The Multiple Roles of The Artist Manager (20 credits)
- Unit 3 - Artist Development Strategies (40 credits)
- Unit 4 - Collaborative Project (20 credits)
- Unit 5 - Masters Project (60 credits)
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per education*
*Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course.
Requirements for applicants
This educational level may be demonstrated by:
- Honours degree;
- Possession of equivalent qualifications;
- Prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required;
- Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which, taken together, can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit, but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 6 in each of the four skills
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
