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Each person’s own work and projects underpin the course to offer a deeper level of personal and professional development. It's approved by one of the UK's leading Higher Education providers for the creative industries, Falmouth University.
This comprehensive postgraduate qualification will help you become an adaptive thinker, creator and entrepreneur within a music industry that shapes the zeitgeist of contemporary culture. It is built on three fundamental elements – your past, your present and the bridge to your future. The course is run part-time over 2 years and fully online, giving you the ultimate freedom and flexibility to study in a way that suits you.
2-year part-time (online) starting January.
This version of the MA Music Industry Enterprise is a 2-year part-time course. You will study remotely online via distance learning. The course is constructed to focus on three fundamental elements:
This course is for music industry professionals looking to develop the commercial and entrepreneurial side of their careers. You may be looking to upskill in areas like digital marketing, social media and other aspects of the modern music professional's life. Or simply feel the need to gain a high-level qualification and be a recognised expert in your field. Whatever your reasons, gaining the MA will give you more professional choices, more potential income streams and those all-important letters after your name.
The part-time online mode of the course is particularly suited to those with busy lives and schedules and offers a more relaxed pace of teaching and learning. It also features the added flexibility of online study.
The course will take you on a journey of critical reflection, development of professional practice through mentoring, culminating in the completion of a major commercial project. Areas of focus include in-depth analysis of the music industry, development of personal skills and the realisation of ideas through submission of a major project.
You will develop autonomy whilst learning to apply critical thinking and research skills to your work. You'll gain academic proficiency and professional credibility. You'll also develop your entrepreneurialism to maximise areas of potential revenue and enterprise.
This MA has a work-based learning approach. This means you don't necessarily need an undergraduate degree to enrol, if you have the right amount of professional experience.
You'll get access to all of your module content via WaterBear's dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You'll also be able to participate in tutorials, discussions and meetings using video conferencing. In term time, on-site seminars can be attended remotely online.
Online teaching and learning activities can include:
This course is designed to further develop careers in music and the wider creative industries. These typically include:
Further academic study routes available include Postgraduate Practice & Research (e.g. PhD, Professional Doctorate) and PGCert HE (teaching programme).
Module title: Your Goals
So, you've already achieved a lot and have lots more going on. Now it's time to take stock, document and celebrate those skills and achievements. Then let's figure out where you want to be. You've got more to offer than you think!
Module title: Your Niche
Having the right skills and abilities is only one piece of the puzzle. It's also knowing how your area of the industry is operating, right now. Through case studies, action research and critical thinking, we'll analyse and define your own space within the current scene.
Module title: Your Development
This is where WaterBear really goes into bat for you. Here you get high-level specialist 1-1 music industry mentoring. Mentors chosen by you. They'll fill the gaps and join the dots. We want nothing holding you back in the lead up to your final project work.
Module title: Your Innovation
Working at postgraduate level will give your work the gravitas it deserves. We'll show you how to produce project pitches that demonstrate professional credibility and are a) realistic and b) achievable.
Module title: Your Enterprise
This is the final double module that concludes the MA. Here we bring all the strands of work, reflection, research and analysis together to deliver a major professional project. This might feature your current real-world work. It is the bridge into your future.
Course structure and modules may change as part of our regular review processes. Any changes affecting students’ expected programme delivery are communicated in advance.
Assessment methods typically include written, audio and video based submissions, presentations, evidence portfolios and business plans.
Initial applications for the MA Music Industry Enterprise 2-year part-time online course can be made via the 'Apply Now' button below.
We consider all applications on their own merit and potential. We’ll invite you to a 1-1 session, either in person or by video conference. This is where you’ll have the opportunity to find out all about WaterBear and talk about your music, achievements and career goals. For more information about the 1-1 session, click here.
The MA Music Industry Enterprise course is available for students located outside of the UK.
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to achieve equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.5 overall score, with at least 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of equivalent approved tests too. Visit the English Language Requirements page of the Falmouth University website for more information.
In order to get the most out of the MA Music Industry Enterprise course, it's essential to have regular access to the resources below. Having your own equipment will provide maximum flexibility for both your college and professional work.
Applying for a course at WaterBear is simple, whether it’s a BA (Hons) or master’s. Click the link below to find out all about the application process or, if you’re ready now, just hit the Apply Now button and we’ll be right in touch.
At WaterBear, we’re proud to work with some of the industry’s most accomplished music professionals. Tutors and mentors who are all highly experienced at every level of the music industry. Check out their information below. As working professionals, the tutoring team may be subject to occasional change and availability may vary.
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