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MA Arts, Festival and Cultural Management

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2-7 years

Course Description

This MA is the only postgraduate degree of its kind in Scotland. It is designed as a conversion degree and we welcome applications from those who have not studied management previously. The course’s flexible study options and diverse curriculum make it particularly suitable if you are already working in the sector or wish to do so while studying.

How will arts and cultural managers shape the futures of their fields? This course will help you become the person to answer that question. On this long established and forward-thinking MA you will graduate with a better understanding of the management of cultural organisations and the individual factors that influence the environment in which they function.

Entry Requirements

A UK honours degree or equivalent OR significant work experience in cultural organisations or festivals.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

You will be qualified for a broad range of management positions within a wide spectrum of cultural organisations and festivals. Previous graduates have gone on to work in theatres, performing arts organisations, galleries, local government, and cultural agencies. In addition, many now work in festivals within the UK, Europe and internationally. Potential careers might include producing, fundraising, marketing, programming, or audience development, as well as many other roles across the cultural industries.

Module Details

  • Contemporary Debates in Cultural Policy (20 credits)
  • Designing Qualitative Research (20 credits)
  • Leadership, Governance and Strategy (Not-for-profit) (20 credits)
  • Fundraising, Development and Finance (20 credits)
  • Arts Management in Practice OR Evaluating Arts and Cultural Projects (20 credits)
  • Planning and Marketing Cultural Projects OR another relevant module from the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management (20 credits)

You will also complete a project (60 credits).

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