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University of Leeds: Music Management

Institution University of Leeds
Department School of Music
Web http://www.leeds.ac.uk
Email pgtmusic@leeds.ac.uk
Telephone 0113 343 2583
Study type Taught

Summary

Interested in making music your passion and career? Get the skills to become a leader and navigate this challenging but creatively enriching industry.

Whether you want to pursue a career in an established music business, launch your own venture, or work across broader creative industries, you’ll need specialist skills to flourish.

This course develops your expertise through a blend of hands-on projects and real-world experience. No matter what your artistic flair or career goals, you’ll learn by doing, meaning you’ll work on live briefs, industry partnerships, and practical challenges that mirror the realities of today’s music business.

You’ll explore the promotion and management of live music, the contemporary recording industry, music publishing, and management in the creative industries more broadly. You’ll also tailor your course, choosing from specialisms such as digital business, entrepreneurship, or intellectual property law.

Your major project is the programme’s highlight. You’ll engage in a practical music enterprise and apply your learning to real industry challenges as you simultaneously develop your music management CV.

This course is ideal whether you’re an aspiring music industry professional, existing industry manager looking to advance your career, or an artist wishing to understand how the music business works.

Student profile: Andrew Tu

"This Music Management joint programme by the School of Music and LUBS will definitely give you great knowledge and experience for working in the industry."

Andrew Tu, Music Management MA

Why study at Leeds

  • One of the largest music schools in the UK: We’re recognised for our size and reputation in the music world, attracting students and researchers from the world over.

  • Leading research: 93% of our research was considered to be ‘internationally excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

  • Your thriving music city: Leeds is home to national and international music venues, including the Leeds First Direct Arena, Leeds Grand Theatre, Opera North, Leeds Playhouse, and O2 Academy Leeds.

  • Close links with culture: The School has close working relationships with prestigious arts organisations. We host BBC Radio 3 concerts, Leeds Lieder, and the Leeds International Piano Competition. We also engage with the flagship DARE partnership between the University and Opera North.

  • Exciting placements: Our students have gained experience with the likes of the Walt Disney Company, SXSW London, Dolby Europe and Warner Bros.

  • Excellent facilities: Support your learning with access to rehearsal, performance and practice spaces, recording and electronic music studios, and a music psychology lab.

Rankings and awards

  • 12th in the UK for Music, Complete University Guide 2026

  • 53rd in the world for Arts and Humanities, QS World Rankings by Subject 2026

Careers support

Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

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