Programme Content
Year 1
The first year lays the foundations for a detailed understanding of music, theatre and entertainment management. You will cover:
- managing organisations
- marketing
- entertainment law
- management of performance
- raising funds and managing finance
- venue and tour management
You will also:
- collaborate on practical projects at LIPA
- explore ways to secure funding for your own project
- participate on Professional Development & The Context modules with students from other LIPA degrees
At LIPA you can expect to acquire excellent theoretical knowledge coupled with plenty of hands-on experience.
You will be building contacts right from the start, and gain insights into the industry through working closely with students studying across a range of design, technical and performance disciplines during your first year.
Year 2
In your second year you will extend your management knowledge and acquire new skills. The course covers:
- business planning
- strategic arts management
- financial and performance management
- local and international cultural policy
- production management
- managing people
- preparation for professional life (employed or self-employed)
As well as learning more about the management of music, theatre, dance and entertainment, you will also apply your knowledge in a practical way by leading a practical management project. Projects vary widely, including events such as the Contemporary Issues in Management conference, shows such as the Charity Gala and Groove on the Green, and other activities such as marketing LIPA shows, working with LIPA musicians or running LIPA radio.
Year 3
A key element in the third year is the Arts Manager module. Students undertake a three month work placement at an organsiation of their choice. In recent years, students have worked at organisations including Comic Relief; Northern Broadsides Theatre Company; Sony BMG; Universal Music; Liverpool Philharmonic; Carling Academy; Live Nation; QDOS Entertainment; Pippa Ailion Casting; Encounters Film Festival; and Perfect Pitch.
In addition to the Arts Management module, third year students:
- undertake an organisational analysis of an organisation of their choice
- research and present a paper at the annual Contemporary Issues in Arts Management conference
- research and write a 12,000 word management research paper
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is delivered through lectures, workshops, personal study and collaborative projects.
Assessment is through practical projects, portfolio submissions, written reports, exams, evaluations and presentations.