MA Arts & Cultural Management at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Master's degree giving an advanced understanding of arts and cultural management at domestic and global level, with practical skills in strategic planning, financial management, fundraising and business planning. It is a route for graduates who want to create their own cultural ventures or work across the creative and cultural industries and heritage. Teaching balances theory and practice and links directly to theatre companies, festivals, venues and arts agencies.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: Academic Year 2027/28 (late September start) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Arts Management Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project (60 credits), Engaging Audiences, Cultural Policy: International Perspectives, Contemporary Issues in Arts and Cultural Industries Management, Essential Skills in Arts and Cultural Industries Management, Professional Development and Work Placement, and Research in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits each).

Career pathways

Senior roles in arts and cultural organisations, self-employment through cultural ventures, and work across the creative and cultural industries and heritage.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in Arts, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences or a cognate discipline. A lower degree may be considered with relevant work experience as an artist or in arts administration; applicants without a 2:2 but with relevant experience (for example a senior management role in an arts or cultural organisation) may be allowed to demonstrate equivalent achievement, supported by a 2-page CV and a written statement of up to 2 pages. Apply as early as possible and ideally by 13 August 2027. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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