Art Management

Course Details

Arts Management Programme is designed for the students who are expecting a degree, blending a major or minor in the arts and business. As this course is interdisciplinary, the students will be required to attend field trips and they can get access to key arts organizations across London and the UK. The classes will be conducted by the teachers who are actively engaged in this industry. This is how a student gets prepared for the emerging theories and contemporary market needs.

On undergraduate level, students get a thorough understanding on variety of methods including some of the followings-

• Audience development and audience evaluation
• Advanced academic and business skills
• Budget and planning
• Events management
• Funding systems and fundraising
• Governance, ethics and risk management
• Working in cultural organizations- and any more.

On postgrad level, an intensive session will be arranged following these segments along with dissertations and research theories and methodologies –

• Arts Management Practice
• Creative Industries Research Project
• Strategic Thinking in Creative and Cultural Industries-etc.

Students while exiting the programme, will uphold an expanded professional knowledge on arts, and management skills with an entrepreneurial thinking. Students will acquire a pragmatic knowledge as well as theoretical framework to meet the demand of creative media. The course is designed as a foundation for those who are wishing to go further study at MPhil/PhD level.

Available UK Universities for Art Management

Here are some renowned universities according to the QS and THE (Times Higher Education) ranking who offer Art management course:

Lancaster University

The degree is opened under Lancaster institute for the contemporary arts. The degree is designed as full time program including dissertation and research theory and methodology course, which aims to leverage the core skills and knowledge often required by managers in the cultural sector. After completion of the degree, the student will have the opportunity to explore environmental factors influencing creative arts organizations, alongside developing skills in interpersonal negotiation and team working. An Honors degree in a creative arts, social science or management background are preferable, however, the university may also consider non-standard applicants based on their academic credentials.

University of Greenwich

This university offers most of the postgraduate courses with a flexible learning options. The courses are designed combining with business and industry, and using the latest research-informed curricula. The university offers the MA degree in Arts Management in two different modes; part time and full time. The course duration for part time is 2-4 years where only one year is required for full time program. A Bachelor degree is desirable. Students with work experience related to event management and related fields are also encouraged to apply.

Middlesex University

Middlesex University recognizes that people interested in Arts Management have a variety of job and further education opportunities. That’s why the university designed their curriculum to be flexible and interdisciplinary, with opportunities to adapt your MA to your own interests and goals, whether that’s arts marketing, events, communications, entrepreneurship, or continued study beyond this degree. Moreover, you’ll be taught by top practitioners and academics from their Business School and Media and Performing Arts departments, and you’ll have opportunity to collaborate with students from a variety of disciplines and tasks. You will gain a critical awareness of arts management in practice and the impact of research on audiences and industries worldwide through a combination of academic and practical learning.

Along with these institutes, there are also some universities who offer the same course with affordability. These are-

• University of Leicester
• Lancaster University
• University of Liverpool
• Durham University
• University of Bradford
• Teesside University
• University for the Creative Arts
• Goldsmiths University, London

Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Test

• IELTS: At least 6.5, and a minimum score of 6 in each element of the test.
• TOEFL: At least 87 overall with no less than 20 each in listening and reading, 22 in speaking and 21in writing.
• LanguageCert International ESOL: A minimum of 36 in each of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Some universities offer pre-sessional English language programs if the student’s score is below the institute’s requirements. As some English language proficiency tests such as IELTS test results are accepted not more than two years older, the English Language test report are suggested to be valid on the start date of the course.

Academic Qualifications

The UK universities usually expect students for Masters level of education with a first or upper second-class honors degree or its equivalent in a humanities-based subject area, notably from the background of creative arts, social science or management.

Fees and Scholarships:

Scholarships

The UK universities offer plenty of scholarship in undergraduate and postgraduate studies for international students. Scholarships, funding, and on campus jobs are available in universities depending on individual’s qualifications matching with universities criteria.

Some of the available scholarships are-

• Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
• Commonwealth Masters Scholarships
• British Chevening Scholarship
• Academic Excellence Scholarships
• British Council scholarship for women in STEM – and many more university and departmental scholarships.

Employability

On successful completion, students can apply for internships in various governmental organizations, or in for-profit agencies like record labels and digital streaming companies, etc. Many graduates choose to continue practicing their art in some way, while holding a lucrative career.

On entry level position, the graduates can find the jobs like assistant archivist, graphic designers and others with starting salary range of approximate £2000-2200 monthly. Apart from these, there are a vast range of job opportunities that are given below-

• Curating and Journalism
• Festival management, museums and galleries
• The public, private, and voluntary sectors
• Theatres, opera houses, concert halls
• The arts council, British council, or local authorities
• Working in Cultural Organizations and various funding bodies.

It is a critical job to keep focus on art and running the commercial purpose simultaneously. That is why, there are many arts and cultural organizations as well as government agencies who recognize the value of the specialized people with degrees in arts management. Nowadays, employers of both for-profit and non-profit organizations are increasingly seeking candidates with master’s level training for art and administration related positions. So if you are ready to take challenge along with diversity, Art management Course is a suitable arena of study for you.

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