Music Performance and Management Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop your instrumental or vocal abilities, critical awareness and artistic voice. Regular one-to-one tuition is at the heart of the course. Combining performance excellence with professional management skills, our team of professional performers and experienced music industry practitioners will support your artistic development. Learn to communicate your understanding of repertoire to audiences, fellow performers and industry stakeholders. 
Build leadership and entrepreneurial skills in a musical context. Study fundamental business skills including marketing, finance, operations, project management and business strategy. Our case-based assessments are tailored to your professional aspirations, so you can apply what you learn to the rapidly evolving music industries.
You'll join a vibrant, supportive academic community and performance culture. There's a huge range of ensembles to join, from orchestras and choirs to improvisation groups, modular synths and gamelan. You’ll have opportunities to perform in our own concert spaces to the historic York Minster in the city centre.
Gain career insight to help you market and manage your career. We host workshops, masterclasses and talks with professional partners and artists-in-association. Gain careers insight and become a creative, business-aware graduate ready to navigate the demands of the modern music industry.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop your instrumental or vocal abilities, critical awareness and artistic voice. Regular one-to-one tuition is at the heart of the course. Combining performance excellence with professional management skills, our team of professional performers and experienced music industry practitioners will support your artistic development. Learn to communicate your understanding of repertoire to audiences, fellow performers and industry stakeholders. 
Build leadership and entrepreneurial skills in a musical context. Study fundamental business skills including marketing, finance, operations, project management and business strategy. Our case-based assessments are tailored to your professional aspirations, so you can apply what you learn to the rapidly evolving music industries.
You'll join a vibrant, supportive academic community and performance culture. There's a huge range of ensembles to join, from orchestras and choirs to improvisation groups, modular synths and gamelan. You’ll have opportunities to perform in our own concert spaces to the historic York Minster in the city centre.
Gain career insight to help you market and manage your career. We host workshops, masterclasses and talks with professional partners and artists-in-association. Gain careers insight and become a creative, business-aware graduate ready to navigate the demands of the modern music industry.

Admission Requirements

For entry requirements, please visit our course page.

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