What will I learn?

Overview

Our aim is to provide MA Arts Management students with:

Advanced understanding of the subject of Arts Management
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the most up-to-date theories and discourses in Arts Management and how these are influencing practice
Knowledge of international trends in cultural policy and how they are affecting, and affected by, the practice of Arts Management
Essential practical skills relating to Arts Management, particularly strategic planning, financial management, business planning and engaging audiences
A sophisticated level of critical and divergent thinking and expression
Skills appropriate to self-directed study and independent research
Awareness of different research methodologies and their application to the work of arts managers
Further developed wider intellectual and transferable skills, consistent with creative thought and independent learning.

Career Development

This MA in Arts Management will be of benefit for careers within the arts sector, in academia and in areas of public policy. It will also provide a strong foundation for individuals looking to start their own cultural initiatives. Former students have secured work in a range of arts and cultural organisations, ranging from theatre companies, venues, to digital publishing companies. In addition, a number have been employed within industry development agencies, local government arts offices or have established/further developed their own independent companies.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts, English and Languages

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢21,500.00 (23,42,558) per year

Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Queen's University Belfast

University Road,

Belfast,

Northern Ireland,

BT7 1NN, NORTHERN IRELAND, Northern Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Arts, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences or a cognate discipline. A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be considered if an applicant can demonstrate relevant work experience as an artist or in the field of arts administration. Exceptionally, applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree and who possess relevant experience may be permitted the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at an equivalent level, for example, this could be in a senior management role in an arts/cultural organisation. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). English Language Requirements: Evidence of an IELTS score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. Taken within the last 2 years. TOEFL iBT - 95 with minimum marks as follows: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.