MA in Music Industry Management and Artist Development

at University of West London

This artist management course has been specifically designed to meet the demand from students who want to develop their knowledge of the music industry alongside entrepreneurial skills.
 

It provides an advanced range of transferable skills and knowledge to help you develop your own artist management and development business or to work within specialist sectors of the music industry.
 

On the course you will be taught by a team of dedicated industry professionals with unique insights and extensive experience. You will study key concepts in managing and developing your own career – or that of an act you represent.
 

You will also learn a range of specialist skills including independent label management, career-building strategies, live events management and copyright law.
 

While studying, you will have access to the London College of Music’s impressive music facilities, with an extensive complex of studios equipped to a professional specification. Based in west London, the hub of the UK's music and media business, our innovative courses are taught by practising industry experts. This means we have close links with the wider music industry and are in touch with its latest developments and innovations.
 

When you graduate from LCM you will join an ever-growing and impressive list of alumni including:

• Matt Tong, formerly of Bloc Party 
• Matthew Hodson, founder of the London Synthesis Orchestra 
• Ben Salter, who worked with Nile Rodgers in the United States  
• Alexander Grant, aka Alex Da Kid, a Grammy Award nominee who wrote and produced Eminem’s Love the Way You Lie (featuring Rihanna).

You need:

• an honours degree (2:2 or above) in music, music technology or a related subject 

• a portfolio of degree level or professional work 
• a written statement
   

We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.

You may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan to cover your course and living costs.
 

Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students or those with dependants.
 

We offer a range of scholarships and bursarises, including awards for specific subjects.
 

Awards for music students are also on offer.
 

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

MA Music Industry Management and Artist Development graduates have gone on to set up their own businesses as well as working in a diverse range of exciting roles within the music industry. When you graduate you could work in:

• artist management  
• agency and promotion  
• music publishing and PR  
• tour management 
• teaching  
• radio station management 
• creating new businesses.
   

You may also choose to study for a PhD or DMus in Popular Music Production or Electronic/Electroacoustic Composition.