Arts Policy and Management

MA Arts Policy and Management

Full-Time Programme

Why study this course at Birkbeck?

• Benefit from links with arts and cultural organisations, including a work placement.
• Specialise according to your interest with a choice of specialist pathways.
• Flexible study pattern with a mixture of evening and daytime study options.

It explores the requirements and benefits of strategic management, balancing theory and practice within the context of the prevailing social, political, economic and technological environments. It focuses on public and voluntary sector arts organisations, but also addresses key commercial sector issues.

Entry Requirements

Any of the following:

• A good honours degree in an arts subject.
• A good honours degree in any subject together with experience of administration/management in an arts/cultural organisation.
• Three years' relevant experience, for example in a senior management role in an arts/cultural organisation.
• On the basis of prior learning and achievement, exemption may be possible for up to 50 per cent of Year 1 elements on the PgDip and MA programmes.

Please note: for applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 is required for entry to the programme.