Queen's University Belfast

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 £2,000
  • The 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

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