Music and Management

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The MA Music and Management is an exciting new addition to our portfolio of Masters programmes and is a joint venture between the School of Music and Leeds University Business School (LUBS). Students will study a flexible combination of modules in Music and in LUBS in addition to modules designed specifically for the MA Music and Management programme. The unique Creative Industries Management module provides the opportunity for links with professionals in the music industry, enhancing employability. The innovative Music Management Project allows for the practical application of theory and skills developed elsewhere in the programme, with the possibility of a practice-based element alongside more traditional scholarly methodologies. The dual stream of managerial training and creative musical opportunities makes this programme highly distinctive. The MA Music and Management is an ideal option for students wishing to pursue a management career in the music industry, or to meet and learn from professionals in the music industry as part of a music-oriented postgraduate degree. It is also well-suited to existing music industry managers wishing to enhance their skills or undertake continuous professional development.

Applications for the MA Music and Management programme are welcomed from students with a good undergraduate degree (normally 2i or above) in any discipline. Your degree will often, but not always, be in Music or Music Technology; we will consider other relevant professional (or similar) experience in Music in lieu of formal musical qualifications where a good level of musical understanding and/or some practical experience can be demonstrated at the point of application.

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:

* critically reflect on the way in which the media sector is studied from an academic perspective and critique different approaches
* develop an understanding of, and analyse in context, the specific character of relevant functions in the media sector (e.g. marketing, operations, planning, human resources, etc)
* demonstrate an enhanced understanding of key, non-creative aspects of the creative industries (e.g. IP, copyright, revenue models, etc)
* critically reflect on the major changes currently evident in the media sector and how they might affect the operation of relevant companies
* critically and creatively to evaluate current issues and research in advanced Music scholarship and practice;
* demonstrate a comprehensive and sophisticated understanding of key creative and theoretical aspects at the forefront of their chosen musical discipline (e.g. Performance, Composition, Music Technology, etc)

Compulsory modules:

* Strategic Management (LUBS)
* Creative Industries Management (LUBS)
* Professional Studies (Music)
* Dissertation, or Music Management Project (Music)

Two of the following 15 credit LUBS modules:

* Behaviour in Organisations (LUBS)
* Accounting for Managers (LUBS)
* Marketing for Management (LUBS)

Any one of the following 30 credit Music modules:

* Instrumental or Vocal Recital
* Composition Studies
* Computer Music Contexts
* Computer Music Practice
* Individual Project
* Applied Performance Studies
* Editing and Archival Studies
* Short Dissertation
* Issues in Critical Musicology
* Concerto/Song Cycle/Extended Work
* Aesthetic Theory

Other modules may be available on occasions; the optional modules can change from time to time, though will retain the overall subject matter outlined above.

Applicants for both Taught and Research programmes should have a good Honours degree in a related subject (2:1 or equivalent). Applicants for Research programmes will normally be enrolled on or have completed a Masters degree. Candidates with other relevant experience/qualifications may be considered and may be asked to attend for interview. Further requirements may also be stipulated in individual cases. International students also require IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components (or equivalent).Applications for the MA Music and Management programme are welcomed from students with a good undergraduate degree (normally 2i or above) in any discipline. Your degree will often, but not always, be in Music or Music Technology; we will consider other relevant professional (or similar) experience in Music in lieu of formal musical qualifications where a good level of musical understanding and/or some practical experience can be demonstrated at the point of application. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.