MA Modern Music Industries Part-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Delivered by the Northern Academy of Music (NAME)(opens in new tab), the MA Modern Music Industries course blends academic study with hands-on industry experience. You’ll develop your skills to a professional standard, ready to collaborate with companies and experts beyond the classroom. Taught by active music professionals, the degree reflects current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the modern music industry.
You’ll learn how to build a portfolio career, lead musical projects, and communicate effectively within the sector. Through research, you’ll deepen your understanding of your own practice and gain a strong foundation in critical thinking. You’ll also benefit from masterclasses with visiting speakers, and we’re involved in the curation of stages at various festivals and events, both regionally and nationally, that you can take part in.
You can also access valuable placement opportunities through our network of music industry contacts.
Key highlights
- Delivered by the Northern Academy of Music (NAME)
- Taught by active music professionals reflecting current industry trends
- Masterclasses with visiting music industry speakers
- Take part in curated festival and event stages regionally and nationally
- Placement opportunities through a network of music industry contacts
- Learn to build a portfolio career and lead musical projects
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — 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.
- Degree: 2:2 — considered case by case
- Additional condition: interview — You’ll need to attend an interview and have a research proposal outline.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Music manager
- Artist manager
- Music promoter
- Festival programmer
- Music project manager
- Portfolio musician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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