PGCert Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A blended-learning postgraduate certificate for active arts fundraising and philanthropy professionals, covering philanthropy history, cultural leadership, crisis management, organisational resilience and ethical challenges in fundraising.

Department: School of Performance and Cultural Industries | Duration: 10 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Begins with the Arts Fundraising and Leadership Intensive residential, then two modules, Arts Fundraising and Leadership and Professional Practice, supported by webinars, online tutorials and workplace mentoring.

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Entry requirements

Fellowship entrants (Cause4 AFP Fellowship Programme) are automatically enrolled subject to light-touch registration. Independent entrants: a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) and at least 3 years of relevant experience in an arts or cultural organisation (or, without a degree, at least 5 years' significant experience), a personal statement, and attendance at the residential in Leeds. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,133 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 9,098 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 10 months part-time

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