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MA - Master of Arts
Online Campus
Online
SEP-25
1 Year
This innovative online postgraduate degree is designed for ambitious music business professionals looking to lead and innovate within the industry. Taught in partnership with Tileyard, the world’s largest professional music community, the Music Business Masters degree offers a flexible and advanced pathway to mastering the commercial and operational aspects of the music industry. You’ll develop strategic expertise in project management, IP management, budgeting, and contracts while diving into cutting-edge technologies and data analysis to make informed, impactful decisions.
The course challenges you to think critically and creatively about the evolving industry landscape, with opportunities to conduct in-depth research in your chosen area of interest. You’ll also build a personalised entrepreneurial portfolio, integrating your business ventures with the programme’s academic and practical insights.
You'll have the unique opportunity to take a leading role running our very own record label, Denizen Records, and collaborate with students studying courses in music performance, sound, production, and events.
You’ll be paired with an industry mentor, matched to your project and/or specialism. They’ll work with you throughout your studies, acting as an external source of advice, support, contacts, and possibly employment opportunities
NTU’s virtual learning platform provides a comprehensive education from the comfort of your home, while fostering collaboration within the NTU x Tileyard community. Through on-demand resources, regular virtual one-to-one mentoring sessions, and interactive workshops, you’ll remain fully engaged and supported.
The programme positions you as a future leader in the music industry, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and network to shape its next generation.
What you’ll study
About the Tileyard community: Tileyard is home to 200+ creative businesses. Tileyard’s vibrant business ecosystem includes record labels, digital agencies, and more, offering unparalleled networking opportunities. Tileyard’s global network extends online, connecting you with their vibrant community of artists, producers, and music professionals.
Benefits of the NTU x Tileyard partnership: Enjoy the best of both worlds - NTU’s outstanding online resources, plus exclusive access to Tileyard’s range of experts and events
Access to Music Business camps and workshops
Personalised mentorship from current leading industry professionals
Weekly live industry briefs
Exclusive access to Tileyard’s Discord Server for feedback, networking and collaboration
Remote access to networking events with industry-active professionals
Monthly A&R surgeries with expert feedback
High-profile speakers and masterclasses
Collaboration with an online songwriting community
Mentorship and funding opportunities through NTU’s Denizen record label
This programme is open to graduates with a degree from any discipline and does not require music songwriting study to be completed at undergraduate level, but you need previous related experience and a passion for putting together high quality compositions.
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution, in a related subject, such as Music Performance, Music Production, Audio Production, Commercial Production, Composing for Media.
If you dont hold a suitable degree, you should include a link to streamable recordings and/or compositions made with and state your role in their writing and production. Write a short statement on the techniques you used to create the songs that illustrate your suitability for the course along with any industry related experience
Non-standard applicants with at least three years industry experience are also welcome to apply.
Applicants who do not fully satisfy the general criteria will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that they are capable of successfully undertaking and completing the programme at the required standard. Eligibility may be determined by means of an interview for some applicants.
Students living in
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£7,500 per year
Students from Domestic
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£7,500 per year
Students from International
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