A primary degree at 2.1 level (Second Class Honours, Grade One) is normally required. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account.
Transcripts should accompany an application, including grades for each subject taken in the primary degree.
Some experience working in a cultural organisation in whatever capacity.
Name and contact details of two referees.
Admission is subject to interview either in person, by video skype, or telephone.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Ethical practices in management and research Comparative understandings of national and international policies for culture and the arts Cultural theory, cultural policy theory, relevant sociological theory and theories of management The ability, through written and spoken discourse, to deal with the conceptual and theoretical complexity of culture and its management A Diversity of practical and reflective management skills to be effective cultural entrepreneurs and leaders of cultural organisations. Practical and reflective management skills to be effective cultural entrepreneurs and leaders of cultural organisations The analytical and research skills to bring about informed, constructive change in cultural policies at national and local levels To understand your idividual style, strengths and weaknesses as managers so that you can be better leaders of cultural organisations Because the course is not art-form specific, graduates end up working for a wide variety of cultural organisations: arts organisations, museums, galleries, policy bodies, film companies, government organisations and so on. Some graduates work for themselves, for instance as curators, musicians or running small cultural businesses. Those with a strong academic interest in a policy field may choose to pursue further research at doctoral level. The highly valuable transferable skills provided on the course (especially in management, marketing, law and finance) make students eligible for a much wider range of job opportunities (for example in the broader field of the creative industries). A placement opportunity with an organisation or institution of your choice will allow you to build networks in your chosen field and to implement the skills and insights acquired on the course. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.