develop the advanced knowledge and skills you need to work in the global music industries. whether you're looking to pursue a career in management or as a self employed professional, on our music industries management ma you'll gain a solid understanding of current industry trends and challenges in regional, national, and global contexts. you’ll explore key elements of the music sector, such as: live music events music policy marketing and distribution recording and publishing newcastle’s music department has a long tradition of future-focused education informed by cutting-edge research and practice. you’ll utilise our extensive connections with global professional and industry bodies. the valuable insights of our network influences our teaching and provides industry research projects, engaging with contemporary issues. your studies will lead towards a major research project. on this project you can dive deep into a topic of interest, or tackle a project set by one of our industry partners based on a specific research brief.