Overview

The Music Business Management programme from University of Westminster aims to develop the next generation of creative, and critically agile music professionals. Music is at the heart of everything we do, and we use it as the lens through which we critique and enhance the potential of the creative industries to produce a rich, sustainable, inclusive, and diverse environment from which all can flourish.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

All teaching staff on the course have comprehensive professional experience or are currently active in the music industries. The course is designed to reflect the interdisciplinary collaborative and entrepreneurial nature of music sector working practices.

Examine the music environment using a transdisciplinary approach that includes business, cultural, economic, and sociological theories that cover the creative and cultural industries.

Additionally, we will provide you with the flexibility to choose between the informal pathways specialising in artist management, business management and live music management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Intellectual Property and Copyright Management

Music Business Management Final Project

Music Industry Structure, Roles and Development

Music, Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies Music View 211 other Masters in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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125

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88

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59

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6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant degree. We will consider non-graduates if they have extensive industry experience.

All applicants should be able to demonstrate some experience of working in the music industry, an aptitude for music business management and an enthusiasm for learning more about music and related industries. Applicants may be required to attend an online interview.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time fee:

UK tuition fee: £1,211 (Price per 20-credit module)

International tuition fee: £1,778 (Price per 20-credit module)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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