12 monthsProgramme duration
25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Music
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in the music and wider creative 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:
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.
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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Music
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in the music and wider creative 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:
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.
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.
Admission Requirements
70+
4.5+
6.5+
125+
2.7+
A 2:2 or above from a UK university or international equivalent, in music or a related arts, humanities, social sciences or business degree background..
There may be circumstances where professional experience in the field may be considered alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
There may be circumstances where professional experience in the field may be considered alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP
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Master
Open
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
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