| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Live music is at the centre of music as an industry and cultural experience. There is a rich set of global opportunities arising from the significant economic and cultural global growth of live music. Central to this are music festivals as economic, social and cultural centres of importance, enhanced by the link between social media and experiential experiences.
This new course will help you to develop comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of business and practice in the live music and events industries and equip you to navigate this fast-changing and challenging environment. It also sets out to examine how the live music and events industries interact with wider social and technological transformations, critically important in a socially distancing environment necessitating new business models such as live streaming, augmented reality and virtual reality.
At Westminster, we already have a highly regarded background and established a reputation for successful teaching and research in music and events from the very heart of the global centre for live music, London. Our Live Music Management MA has been developed alongside and is heavily integrated with the industry and will be delivered by both leading academics as well as frequent guest speakers from the live music industry (including leading industry spokespeople and companies).
Program Outline
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The University of Westminster was founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, before receiving a royal charter a year later. It became a university in 1992 and adopted its current name. Its main campus is on Regent Street, with other campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow and it runs a university in Uzbekistan.
It has around 20,000 students including international students from more than 169 different countries. The University of Westminster is ranked in the top 700 global universities in the QS World University Rankings. It’s also in the top 100 UK universities in The Guardian’s University Guide and the Complete University Guide.
Employability
The University of Westminster has strong links with businesses and professional organisations in London and across the UK. The majority of its courses have professional accreditations and programmes and its Careers and Employability Service works with an ever-growing network of over 3,000 companies to provide work placement opportunities. Students can access 20-minute consultations with a Careers Consultant for feedback on CVs, application forms, interviews, etc. There are also up to four 45-minute consultations for guidance on employability, career paths, etc. Support is available for up to three years after graduation, including employer workshops.Facilities
Across its three central London campuses it offers 24-hour libraries, state-of-the-art science laboratories, advanced IT services, online learning resources, art, design and film and TV studios. It also has one of the few Bloomberg Financial Markets Suites in the UK. </span></span> </span></span>
International Focus
The university has been named one of the top 100 most international universities in the world. It has one of the most diverse student communities in the UK and has more than 190 partner organisations across 56 countries. </span></span> </span></span>
Location
The University of Westminster is one of the only universities located right in the heart of London. This means that students are able to enjoy all of the best cultural opportunities the capital has to offer, from restaurants to museums and art galleries, right on their doorstep. </span></span> </span></span>
English Language Requirements
Most courses at University of Westminster have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before apply to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help.
IELTS ACADEMIC
6.5
