Study a Master's Degree at WaterBear

Our master’s degree courses attract a wide range of amazing students from up-and-coming creatives to established artists and music industry professionals at the top of their game. As our programmes are open to graduates as well as music industry professionals you may not even need a BA (Hons) degree to join us. 

Why study a master’s degree at WaterBear? 

• You can fast-track your professional career in just one year 
• Our practical work-based learning approach will enable you to develop your music release or business strategy throughout the course, allowing a deep level of personal and professional development 
• You’ll be supported through 1:1 mentoring and areas such as academic, learning and wellbeing support 
• Our exceptional tutors and mentors are all music industry professionals  
• You’ll attend regular masterclasses and Q&A sessions from visiting music industry experts, bands, and artists 
• Our courses are flexible, with 1-year full time or 2-year part-time options available 
• There are options to study on-site across our city-wide campuses in Brighton or Sheffield, online or as a hybrid of the two 
• You’ll be learning with likeminded music industry professionals  
• We are a college of Falmouth University, a pioneer in creative industries education, entrepreneurship, and innovation 

If you like the sound of gaining a post-graduate qualification at WaterBear and getting those all-important letters after you name then take a look at our master’s courses below. Apply now where you’ll be invited to a 1:1 session, or come along to one of our open days. We look forward to meeting you soon.