Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons)

Program Overview

De Montfort University's Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons) program, ranked number one in the UK, equips students with the skills to excel in the cultural industries. Through practical modules, industry collaborations, and a focus on problem-solving, graduates develop expertise in event management, arts leadership, and digital arts management, preparing them for careers as arts managers, festival directors, and other roles in the dynamic arts sector.

Program Outline

De Montfort University - Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons)

Degree Overview:

• Ranked number one in the UK in the ‘Hospitality, event management and tourism’ subject area (Guardian University Guide, 2023).
• Prepares students for employment in the dynamic and expanding cultural industries.
• Develops skills in running and promoting venues, cultural leadership, arts and communities, audience engagement, and digital arts management.
• Offers the opportunity to produce a large-scale arts event or manage the annual Cultural eXchanges Festival.
• Provides students with the ability to become adept problem solvers and adapt to the changing arts sector.

Outline:

• First Year:
• Cultural Events Design
• Running and Promoting a Venue
• Cultural Leadership
• The Creative Arts Manager: Policy and Practice
• Second Year:
• Programming and Planning Festivals
• Audience and Communities Project
• International Research Visit (optional)
• Digital Arts Management and Enterprise 1: Conceptualisation
• Research Methods: Dissertation and Placement
• Third Year:
• Dissertation or Creative Enterprise and Placement
• Arts Management Studio
• Music Industry Management
• Events and Festivals Management (optional)
• Digital Arts Management and Enterprise 2: Applications (optional)

Assessment:

• A variety of assessment methods are used, including essays, reports, critiques, business plans, finance exercises, case study analysis, group work, presentations, and an optional dissertation.
• Feedback is provided throughout the course to help students improve their work.

Teaching:

• Taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, talks by visiting lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and self-directed study.
• Practical modules are also delivered via workshops in dedicated events offices and the venues where the events are taking place.
• Students have access to Learning Technologies, online tools, and extensive online resources.
• Library staff offer additional support with academic writing, research strategies, literature searching, reference management, and assistive technology.

Careers:

• Graduates are highly practical individuals with business planning, engagement, and delivery skills, attractive in the arts sector.
• Potential careers include:
• Arts Manager
• Event Manager
• Festival Director
• Marketing Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Development Officer
• Arts Administrator
• Cultural Policy Officer
• Creative Entrepreneur
• Music Industry Manager

Other:

• The course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the cultural industries and the skills needed to succeed in this sector.
• Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects with professional arts organizations.
• The course has strong links with the creative industries in Leicester and the wider UK.

UK

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

EU/International

2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750