Personal Statement:Music Industry Management 1

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

It's been a long time ambition of mine to get into the field of music and media. I believe that studying Music Industry Management at University will help me break into what is a competitive yet exciting and rewarding industry. From creating dance routines throughout primary school education to singing as part of a vocal group at church, I've always known that music was something I wanted to pursue. Having carried out thorough research into suitable University courses, I'm now particularly looking forward to studying record label management and entrepreneurship modules in greater depth. Moreover, my A level in Economics will enable me to apply my business and economic understanding to the business accounting module of the course. I believe that my thirst for more knowledge about the music industry, my active interest in music related activities and my detailed understanding of the media gained throughout my studies, has enabled me to make an informed decision to study Music Industry Management, which will assist me in achieving my dream of setting up my own record label in the future.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

Studying A-level Media Studies has enabled me to be analytical of different texts and over time this has become a passion of mine. I've also been known to be a dedicated student when it comes to my coursework, which was exemplified when set my AS Media Studies coursework and I had to produce a new music magazine on a music genre of my choice. The production consisted of creating a front cover, contents page and a double page spread featuring a new artist whom I had to create. This gave me an insight into how the media influences the representations of music artists and how they are constructed, as well as getting a feel of how both music and media converge. From undertaking research into different well known record labels at AS level and my knowledge of the media, I think I'll be very confident during the media influenced modules of this course. Also, developing a keen interest in the non-performance side of the music industry has strengthened my will to know more about both the entertainment and business perspectives of the industry.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Besides studying, being a regular member of my church youth group has given me a confidence boost whilst enabling me to grow spiritually and to become a youth of God. I like to listen to music, especially gospel and church music such as Hillsong and Kirk Franklin. It is a great love of mine because I feel uplifted and positive as this allows me to praise and worship God through music. Apart from music, I enjoy reading a wide range of books including Christian church books by the Bishop Macedo, the founder of my church, as it helps me deal with life's obstacles whilst maintaining my relationship with God.

In addition to my studies at college, working with various companies has allowed me to witness first-hand how businesses co-operate with one another and the public. The most relevant work experience undertaken in relation to the course was shadowing the manager of the Creative Design team at Southwark Council as part of the Environmental Department, which was a demanding yet enjoyable experience. I was given various responsibilities, such as creating an anti-littering campaign targeted at young people, which allowed me to put my creative and marketing skills into practice and use my media knowledge to make the campaign appeal to its target audience.

I consider myself to have a new, creative way of thinking and that I am a funny and quirky character who is very down to earth as well as humble. The faith I have in myself and my abilities combined with my hard work and reliability proves that I am a worthy student and would be successful at University. My way of thinking and decision making lies upon the fact that I "use my mind not heart" (Simon Cowell). Also I act upon what I say. These skills set me apart from other students and will facilitate my success.

How personal statements have changed?

The current personal statement format, with three 'scaffolding' questions, was introduced by Ucas in September 2025. This personal statement was submitted before then, using the old essay-style format. It has been carefully edited into the three-question format, with all of the original wording kept.

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