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MA/MSc International Music Management
Epsom
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA/MSc International Music Management program at UCA is a highly specialized course designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of music industry management and the global music business landscape. This program is characterized by its fusion of music industry insights, strategic management, and international perspectives, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in leadership roles within the global music industry.
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Music Industry Expertise: The curriculum provides a deep dive into the music industry, including music production, marketing, distribution, copyright, and the impact of technology on music.
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Global Music Business: Students gain insights into the global music business, exploring international markets, cross-cultural strategies, and the challenges and opportunities of operating in a diverse music landscape.
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Talent Management: The program focuses on talent management, helping students understand artist development, representation, and career strategies within the music industry.
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Strategic Music Marketing: Students learn to develop and execute strategic marketing plans tailored to the music industry, including digital marketing, branding, and live event promotion.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is fostered among students with diverse backgrounds, including musicians, music producers, marketers, and music enthusiasts, providing opportunities to work on real-world music management challenges.
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Leadership and Entrepreneurship: The program emphasizes leadership skills and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates to lead music-related projects, music companies, or to start their music ventures.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with music industry professionals, record labels, music festivals, and artist management agencies, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world music industry challenges.
Location
Epsom
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA/MSc International Music Management program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within the global music industry.
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Music Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as music managers, representing artists and bands, negotiating contracts, and overseeing their careers.
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Music Marketing Specialist: Proficiency in music marketing allows graduates to excel as music marketing specialists, promoting music releases, concerts, and events.
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Music Industry Entrepreneur: Some graduates may choose to become music industry entrepreneurs, starting their music labels, artist management companies, or music tech startups.
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Record Label Executive: Careers as record label executives involve managing record labels, signing artists, and overseeing music production and distribution.
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Tour Manager: Graduates can work as tour managers, coordinating concert tours, logistics, and artist requirements for live performances.
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Music Festival Manager: For those interested in events, careers as music festival managers involve organizing and managing music festivals, including artist bookings and logistics.
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Music Licensing Specialist: Graduates can pursue roles as music licensing specialists, managing the licensing of music for various media and entertainment projects.
