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Develop skills while building a portfolio to become an entrepreneur in the music industry. Discover how to network, communicate, and lead others in musical projects. Delve into a chosen area of study that will prepare you to carry out research in a professional capacity.
On our MA Modern Music Industries course, you’ll develop your skills in the music industry to a level where you’re ready to interact with professional companies and industry experts, outside of an educational setting. Learn how to build a portfolio career as an entrepreneur within the sector to a master's level, and discover how to network, communicate, and lead others in musical projects.
You’ll research a chosen area of the music industry that you’re invested in, which will not only give you a deep critical understanding of your practice, but a grounding in research, that can prepare you to carry out research in a professional capacity.
Turn your practice into a set of transferrable skills, by developing your self-efficacy which will allow you to deliver masterclasses, teach others, and work with respected and established enterprises in the music and culture industry.
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This course allows you to lead on your artistic progression by focusing on your vocational interests in the field. You'll be taught in small group lectures and seminars but will also receive 1-1 mentoring in your chosen area of practice. There'll be industry liaison guest lectures and guidance to prepare you to work as a self-employed entrepreneur for music-related companies.
Assessment will be mostly practical, requiring submissions of recordings and products, supplemented with evaluations of your work. The course requires a professional standard of practical engagement in the music industry, as you'll set, plan, and create your product, events, and collaborations. You'll be assessed on your ability to pitch, present, and critically think about music industry practice. This will be assessed to an industry standard.
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Entry will require a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant music, media, or arts degree, plus approval of a research avenue by the course leader and directors. A 2:2 will be considered on the condition of an outstanding professional portfolio or research proposal.
You’ll need to attend an interview and have a research proposal outline.
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.
The annual, full-time fee for this course is:
Please note, this course is not open to international students.
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This information was correct at the time of publication.
You'll build a portfolio of work throughout this course which can be used to attract employment, not just in the music industry but in the other sectors that are increasingly valuing creativity and innovation. The industry research will encourage you to identify alternative revenue streams such as funding, teaching, working as a technician, or in other areas of the industry that may have been ignored.
We have a full programme of visiting professionals that give masterclasses to our students. We're also involved in the curation of stages at various festivals and events in the region and across the country that our students can become involved in. Our network of music industry contacts can also be used for placements and visits to events and experiences.
Dan Donnelly is one of the directors at NAME. He's a songwriter, solo performer, and lead guitarist for the Folk Rock band, The Levellers. He has written and recorded chart-topping records and singles, touring the globe multiple times. He has 14 years of experience running courses and teaching music in the UK.
Barry Hyde is one of the directors at NAME. He's a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and lead singer of The Futureheads. He's written and recorded chart-topping singles and albums, toured as a solo artist and with his band, and also supported bands such as The Foo Fighters, Oasis, and Muse.
Peter Brewis is a producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. As one-half of Mercury Music nominated act Field Music, he's been making records for many years including the UK top 30 album Open Here. He continues to record and play music while also teaching composition and production for NAME, where he is a senior lecturer.