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PostgraduateMA

Music Industries Management

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Music Industries Management at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop the advanced knowledge and skills you need to work in the global music industries. Whether you're looking to pursue a career in management or as a self employed professional, on our Music Industries Management MA you'll gain a solid understanding of current industry trends and challenges in regional, national, and global contexts. You’ll explore key elements of the music sector, such as: live music events music policy marketing and distribution recording and publishing Newcastle’s music department has a long tradition of future-focused education informed by cutting-edge research an... 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 median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Music Industries Management Strategy
Global Music Markets and Policy
Live Music Events Production and Management
Music Recording and Publishing Industries
Digital Marketing and Music Distribution
Music Business Research Methods
Music Industries Research Project
Contemporary Issues in Music Sector Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£22,000£26,500
3 years£14,500£19,500£26,000
5 years£20,500£26,500£32,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Music Industries Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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