MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway

Program Overview

It provides critical analysis and practical skills in managing cultural activities, particularly in the performing arts, preparing graduates for careers in arts administration, cultural policy, and related fields. The program emphasizes practical experience through work placements and internships, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and networking opportunities within the arts industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program leverages London's position as a pivotal musical hub. It delves into professional management practices while focusing on the "creative arts event" as the core element. It provides a dedicated Music Pathway within the MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy program, managed by the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship. This pathway replaces specialized theatre modules with a 30-credit Music module from the MA Music program. Your dissertation, placement, or business plan will also center on musical organizations. The program emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary and recent practices alongside practical work in various areas. You'll gain critical thinking skills specific to the discipline while developing practical skills to optimize your potential as an arts administrator.

Outline:

• The program covers key issues in managing cultural activities, focusing on performing arts.
• Duration: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
• Pathway options include Music, Music Industry, and Creative Economy
• Modules offered:
• Cultural Policy and Practice (30 credits)
• Introduction to Audience Development
• Introduction to Fundraising
• Seminar Series & Guest Speakers
• Music Management (30 credits)
• Management and Professional Practice 1: Work Placement (30 credits)
• Management and Professional Practice 2: Business Planning for Arts Organisations (30 credits)
• MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Dissertation (60 credits)
• The program also covers:
• Arts funding structures
• Audience development
• Sponsorship
• Education programs within the arts
• Programming
• Culture and tourism
• Cultural policy
• Management principles

Assessment:

Assessments for the program include:

• Continuous assessment of coursework and participation
• Individual essays and presentations
• Group projects and presentations
• Dissertation on a chosen topic within the Arts Administration and Cultural Policy field

Other:

• The program emphasizes practical experience through work placements and potential internships.
• Students can choose from a range of modules to personalize their learning experience.
• Graduates typically pursue careers in arts management, cultural policy, arts education, audience development, and independent producing.
• The program cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
It also fosters networking opportunities within the arts industry.

Careers:

Graduates of this program have found success in various areas:

• Cultural Policy
• Management of Performing Arts Organizations
• Arts Education
• Audience Development
• Fundraising
• Independent Producing

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £12520 Home - part-time: £6260 International - full-time: £22640 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.