M.A Music Management

Course description

Taught by the Department of Music and the Management School, our program allows you to specialize in your areas of interest while gaining insight into the principles and strategies of management across the creative industries. It’s suitable for those looking to launch a management career in the music industry and for music creators wishing to enhance their prospects of success. 

As the music industries are rapidly changing, private and public sector organizations are looking for graduates who can bring a high degree of flexibility and critical insight. 

You can choose modules in management practices (finance, marketing, entrepreneurship) and specialize in several areas of arts management (festival management, music branding, audience development, arts funding). This means you can tailor the course to your strengths and interests, while your final dissertation project will take your knowledge and skills to the next level.

Practical work is embedded in our course and we have close working relationships with a range of arts organizations, including Music in the Round, in a city with a thriving music and cultural scene.

We have exceptional facilities and opportunities to support your learning, such as rehearsal, performance and practice spaces. Through the University of Sheffield Concerts Series, you can get involved in staging events, and we support a local and international placement scheme.