MA Arts Management
Queen's University Belfast
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OverviewOur aim is to provide MA Arts Management students with:Advanced understanding of the subject of Arts ManagementAdvanced knowledge and understanding of the most up-to-date theories and discourses in Arts Management and how these are influencing practiceKnowledge of international trends in cultural policy and how they are affecting, and affected by, the practice of Arts ManagementEssential practical skills relating to Arts Management, particularly strategic planning, financial management, ...Read more

Overview

Our aim is to provide MA Arts Management students with:

  • Advanced understanding of the subject of Arts Management
  • 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, 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.

Career Development

This MA in Arts Management will be of benefit for careers within the arts sector, in academia and in areas of public policy. It will also provide a strong foundation for individuals looking to start their own cultural initiatives. Former students have secured work in a range of arts and cultural organisations, ranging from theatre companies, venues, to digital publishing companies. In addition, a number have been employed within industry development agencies, local government arts offices or have established/further developed their own independent companies.

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5/101
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25th
What students say
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Charlie
14 Nov 23

There are many spaces for students to be throughout the day and a good library and grad school to study. The lecturers are very helpful and I believe they truly do want us to..Read more

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Alisha
31 Oct 23

It's a really friendly university. I think the digital aspect of having multiple platforms makes it a bit hard to navigate to find..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Arts, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences or a cognate discipline. A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be considered if an applicant can demonstrate relevant work experience as an artist or in the field of arts administration. Exceptionally, applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree and who possess relevant experience may be permitted the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at an equivalent level, for example, this could be in a senior management role in an arts/cultural organisation. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).

Tuition fees

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£7,300 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£7,300 - This fee is also applicable to Republic of Ireland (ROI). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£7,300 - This fee is also applicable to Republic of Ireland (ROI). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£21,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,500 per year

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31 Oct 23
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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