Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Level 7

Programme Structure

Undergraduate Degree in a cognate area, normally at 2:1 or above or equivalent professional practice. This programme seeks to admit students who have an established level of professional practice either through employment or through recognised or appropriate training at undergraduate level. Entry will be by interview with portfolio as appropriate. The emphasis on interview and portfolio when appropriate allows for individual assessment. The course places emphasis on individual methodologies for critical analysis and design of research and as such supports a diverse range of applicants. All classes are conducted in English. The level of proficiency in English expected is IELTS 6.5.

Undergraduate Degree in a cognate area, normally at 2:1 or above or equivalent professional practice. This programme seeks to admit students who have an established level of professional practice either through employment or through recognised or appropriate training at undergraduate level. Entry will be by interview with portfolio as appropriate. The emphasis on interview and portfolio when appropriate allows for individual assessment. The course places emphasis on individual methodologies for critical analysis and design of research and as such supports a diverse range of applicants. All classes are conducted in English. The level of proficiency in English expected is IELTS 6.5. Offerings: All

Analyse and evaluate a range of professional music industry roles and careers.

Utilise and Develop specialist skills and understanding in the field of the music industry.

Evaluate a wide range of advanced professional techniques and engage in sophisticated judgement regarding their use.

Engage, using sophisticated strategies, in the creative and managerial processes of the contemporary music and creative industries economies recognizing a wide range of approaches.

Reflect upon personal development and engage in professional career planning.

Develop and apply documentation to disseminate their work and professional practices.

Critically evaluate complex perspectives around current critical debates and concepts regarding applied professional practices within a range of music industry environments and economies.

Comprehensively debate the condition of the student’s chosen economic and creative sector within the Music Industry, its networks, platforms and partnerships.

Design and conduct research and present findings.

Critically evaluate and reflect upon their own and others’ relevant professional work practices and roles.

Critically compare and evaluate relevant theoretical knowledge and its impact upon work and creativity across the broad music industry.

Negotiate the challenges of working in complex and unpredictable situations e.g. making decisions independently or in dialogue with peers and/or external bodies.

Critically interrogate applied work and professional skills as research.

Engage with relevant industries and develop as a collaborator, working skilfully and professionally with others and contributing to effective project management.

Systematically gather evidence and evaluate its significance and propose conclusions.

Collaborate on and communicate creative and economically sound intentions in a complex, sophisticated professional music industry and creative working environment.

Course Catalogue

Music Industry Professional Management - 36279 - MA