Music Management MA

The Music Management MA (formerly known at Classical Music Industry MA) is a programme designed with your career prospects in mind. You will gain real-world experience in the music industry, with a substantial placement working for one of the largest arts employers in the North West, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.<br/><br/>As a result of the unique placement opportunity we offer, you will graduate from this master’s programme with enhanced employment prospects. These prospects will be enriched not just by exposure to the best minds of an historic and thriving institution but by the support we give you to complete a dissertation in your chosen specialist field.<br/><br/>You’ll work closely with some of the best minds of an historic and thriving institution, gaining invaluable knowledge around not only the classical music industry, but arts management, heritage management and other roles in the public sector.<br/><br/>As well as our partnership with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, you will have access to our internal performance facilities including the Tung Auditorium.<br/><br/>The University’s Department of Music has a long history in music industry studies and our staff will be able to give you the detailed academic support you require to realise a substantial study that helps demonstrate your newly developed expertise to prospective employers. Your CV will be improved and your skill levels will be raised in substantial and rewarding ways.<br/><br/>WHAT YOULL LEARN<br/>Fundamental concepts of the Music industry.<br/>How to interpret markets and audiences of Classical music.<br/>Understand contracts and publishing rights in the Music industry.<br/>Key managerial skills surrounding entire orchestras.<br/>Develop essential skills for research at postgraduate level.<br/>Teamwork and communication skills.