Arts Management
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our aim is to provide MA Arts Management students with: - Advanced understanding of the subject of Arts Management globally - Advanced knowledge and understanding of the most up-to-date theories and discourses in Arts Management and how these are influencing practice - Knowledge of international trends in cultural policy and how they are affecting, and affected by the practice of Arts Management - Essential practical skills relating to Arts Management, particularly strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, business planning and engaging audiences - A sophisticated level of critical and divergent thinking and expression - Skills appropriate to self-directed study and independent research - Awareness of different research methodologies and their application to the work of arts managers - Further developed wider intellectual and transferable skills, consistent with creative thought and independent learning.
Key highlights
- Practical skills in strategic planning, financial management and fundraising
- Training in business planning and audience engagement for arts organisations
- Explores international trends in cultural policy and their impact on practice
- Covers up-to-date theories and discourses shaping Arts Management globally
- Develops independent research skills and awareness of research methodologies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Arts manager
- Arts administrator
- Fundraising and development officer
- Audience development officer
- Cultural policy officer
- Festival or venue manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £23,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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