Course contact details
Postgraduate Taught Admissions - Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Email:AdmissionsPGT.AH@soton.ac.uk
Phone:023 8059 4732
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
International Music Management (Taught)
- MA
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 22 September 2025
- Postgraduate
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
Course summary
Develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need to become an entrepreneur in the global music industry on our MA International Music Management master's degree. On this UK course you'll learn about all aspects of the music business, from live performance and streaming to advertising and video games. Industry professionals will help you discover the careers you can go into.
This International Music Management master’s course will prepare you for a management career in the global music business. You’ll develop critical understanding of the legal, economic, social and cultural frameworks that support the music industry.
And you'll gain key business skills through exposure to local music venues such as Turner Sims, touring musicians, and masterclasses with industry partners like Sony, Universal, Google and YouTube.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Artists and Repertoires; Global Music Industry; Music Management Fundamentals; Professional Writing and Presentation Skills; Music Management Final Project.
For a full list of modules please visit:https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/international-music-management-masters-ma#modules
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: essays, recitals, composition portfolios and final projects.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
"You’ll need a 2:1 degree in music or one of these subject areas:
performing arts
business
humanities
social sciences"
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirementshttps://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
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