Course Overview
The MA Music Business at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Kilburn, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA in Music Business is an immersion into the global music ecosystem, offering artists, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to delve into critical industry debates around the societal, cultural, and environmental impacts of the business of music. The programme equips you with the skills required to capitalise on ethical data-driven decision-making, examine the nuances of the exploitation of intellectual property, cultivate strategic acumen and a growth mindset, and emerge with a distinct competitive edge in the global music market. Whether you're planning t... International tuition fees are £15,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,950 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,250
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,950
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £20,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £24,500 | £31,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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