Arts Management

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.

Core Modules

Arts Management Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project (60 credits)

Engaging Audiences (20 credits)

Cultural Policy: International Perspectives (20 credits)

Contemporary Issues in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits)

Essential Skills in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits)

Professional Development and Work Placement (20 credits)

Research in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits)

Entrance requirements

Graduate

Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Arts, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences or a cognate discipline.



A degree below 2.2 Honours (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.



International Students

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/



English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years).



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.



For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.



If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 14th August 2026 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.

1 year (Full Time), 3 years (Part Time)

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

Introduction

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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Employment after the Course

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. Students regularly go on to develop PhD studies in Northern Ireland and abroad. See our FAQs for more details: https://linktr.ee/QUBAMCP

http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/