Creative Music Practice Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Creative Music Practice MA at Liverpool Hope University offers a unique integration of creative practice, business insight, and academic enquiry to help students realise their artistic visions at a professional level. This programme is designed for music and production graduates or established professionals who wish to hone their technical skills while engaging deeply with the contemporary music industry. Students receive dedicated support to develop, prepare, and promote their specific musical path within the public arena.

Why Creative Music Practice at Liverpool Hope University?

Liverpool is a renowned World Heritage City of Music, providing an vibrant backdrop for postgraduate study with its rich heritage spanning from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to a thriving contemporary club scene. The university’s Creative Campus features Grade II listed buildings equipped with two theatres, audio editing suites, music recording studios, and the acoustically perfect Capstone Theatre. As an All-Steinway Music School, the institution demonstrates a clear commitment to excellence by providing students with world-class equipment. Furthermore, the programme benefits from prestigious partnerships with organisations such as the Immix Ensemble, Parr Street Studios, and Liverpool Sound City.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 8150 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on blending advanced creative work with strategic business planning to ensure students can sustain a professional career. Under expert supervision, students work towards a major culminating project such as a recorded album, a published composition, or a portfolio of professional writing.

Modules may include:

• Envisioning Creative Practice
• Creative Professional Development
• Music Business: Strategic Management, Marketing and Branding Planning
• Professional Creative Contexts
• Creative Research Project
• Creative Project Evaluation

Careers with Creative Music Practice

The primary objective of this programme is to professionalise students by helping them construct a robust portfolio career. Graduates are equipped with a critically-informed creative practice alongside the essential skills required to promote, distribute, and manage their own artistic and scholarly ambitions. The course prepares individuals for diverse roles in performance, composition, music production, and music journalism. By developing a professional press pack and a comprehensive business plan during their studies, graduates are ready to enter the music industry as self-managing professionals or within established creative organisations.