About the course

The Music Management 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. 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.

　　You’ll work ly 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.

　　As well as our partnership with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, you will have access to our internal performance facilities including the Tung Auditorium.

　　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.

　　Please note that this course was previously known as Classical Music Industry MA. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Liverpool
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Liverpool

You will need at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in any discipline.

　　We shall look at candidates not simply in the light of conventional profiles, but with regard to individual qualities. Hence, mature students with non-traditional backgrounds - particulary if you have music industry experience - are encouraged to apply.

　　TOEFL iBT 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 19, Reading 19, Speaking 20.

　　International Baccalaureate Standard Level (Grade 5)

　　IELTS - Overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Liverpool. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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