COURSE CURRICULUM

The Music Management Masters course is structured around a range of compulsory and optional modules that equip students with specialist knowledge and transferable skills for a career in the music industry. Core modules include Independent Music Management, which develops the skills to manage artists and careers in a fast-changing industry, and Digital Marketing & Artist Branding, which explores strategies for building strong identities and promoting acts in the digital era. Leadership in Event Management focuses on the planning and delivery of live music events, while Intellectual Property Law & Practice ensures students understand the legal and practical aspects of protecting creative work. Research Methods provides the academic foundation for critical inquiry and prepares students for the Dissertation Project, where they conduct independent research or practice-based work on a topic of their choice. Alongside these compulsory elements, students can personalize their studies by selecting optional modules such as Professional Career Development, which enhances employability and long-term career planning, or Ensemble and Musical Direction Skills, which provide practical experience in directing and leading performance groups. Together, these modules offer a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge, practical expertise, and professional insight to prepare graduates for diverse roles within the modern music industry.