Expand+Postgraduate Taught

In general, there are no closing dates for the majority of courses (those with closing dates will be highlighted in the Course Finder). However we advise you to apply as early as possible, particularly for those courses where t...

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In general, there are no closing dates for the majority of courses (those with closing dates will be highlighted in the Course Finder). However we advise you to apply as early as possible, particularly for those courses where there is a high demand for places. Early application is also important for international applicants to allow sufficient time to obtain a student entry visa.

Postgraduate Research

There is no standard closing date. You should however check both the University’s website and refer to the relevant School/Institute webpage for information on deadline dates for postgraduate funding applications, as these will also determine when your application for admission should be submitted.

Expand+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 Universit...

Hide-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.

Admission under the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) may be considered for this course. Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for the University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and information on application procedures.

International Qualifications
For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes. Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.

For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this programme, our partner INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability to entry to this programme.

•English for University Study - an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level

•Pre-sessional English - a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English

Expand+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 ...

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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.

Why Queen's?
•We connect directly with a range of theatre companies, festivals, venues, local and central government bodies and arts development agencies to ensure that students are meeting, hearing from, and working with, professionals and policymakers.

•Belfast and Northern Ireland are home to arts organisations leading in areas of community engagement.

•Lecturers work closely with students to ensure that their involvement with the modules and assessments on the Programme connect directly with their personal learning needs.
•We provide a welcoming environment for both local and international students. Students are supported and encouraged to socialise and attend local arts events together.

•We take intercultural education very seriously on the MA in Arts Management and believe that students on the MA can learn from one another as well as from their tutors and lecturers on the course.

•Students have a unique opportunity to meet and work with artists studying on other MA pathways in the School.

•Queen’s offers students access to state of the art facilities: from the film studio, the Queen’s Film Theatre, the Brian Friel Theatre, the Sonic Arts Research Centre and the Naughton Gallery.

Course Details
This MA is suitable for a range of participants; early and mid-career arts managers, who wish to develop their practice and understanding of the background, theories and principles of arts and cultural management, will find this degree invaluable. While there is a focus on the publicly subsidised arts sector, the MA does serve as a strong and valuable route for graduates who are interested in creating their own cultural ventures for self-employment.

Expand+The MA consists of the following four core modules and a double Dissertation and Work Placement module:
•Engaging Audiences
•Cultural Policy: Its Relationship to Arts Management
•Managing the Arts I: Thinking Strategically
•Managing the Arts II: ...

Hide-The MA consists of the following four core modules and a double Dissertation and Work Placement module:
•Engaging Audiences
•Cultural Policy: Its Relationship to Arts Management
•Managing the Arts I: Thinking Strategically
•Managing the Arts II: Planning for the Arts
•Work Placement
•Research Dissertation

And includes training modules in research and practice, covering a number of the following areas:
•Work Placement
•Research Methods in Statistics and Interviewing
•Engagement with Social Media
•Advocacy and Lobbying
•Practical Management Skills

The majority of students will take on an independent research project during the course.

Expand+Career Prospects
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.
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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 gone on to work for theatre companies and venues, industry development agencies, local government arts offices, and to establish or further develop their own independent companies as well as to develop PhD studies in Northern Ireland and abroad.

Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.