Global Arts Management (Level 6 Top Up) BA (Hons)

There are many career opportunities open to our graduates from arts organisations to the events and festivals industry to even working in film and TV. For example Evie Manuel is Managing Director of Full Circle Events, Saskia Collins is Artist Liaison Manager for Save the Children, Adele Robinson has won a coveted place on the graduate scheme with the prestigious Ambassador Theatre Group, Amisha Karia is Head of Collections and Paintings at Paintings in Hospitals, Charlene McManus is a Company Director for Debbie Allen Associates Management (who look after Sue Perkins and Bradley Walsh) and Dan Jones has set up his own successful company Festaxi, counting Festival Republic among his clients.

This is a top-up programme available to students who have already completed a:

Year two (Level 5) of a management or Business - related degree course; or
HND course in management Business; or
We welcome applications from Mature students with non-standard qualifications, providing they have relevant experience to complement their qualifications.

Key features

Gain an honours degree in Global Arts Management in one year then go onto study Cultural Events Management MSc.
Develop a range of transferable and interdisciplinary skills such marketing and management theory, fundraising, business planning, licensing, health and safety, collaborative working, programming and cultural policy.
Gain practical real-life experience by taking part in organisational and co-creative experiences to develop your understanding of arts management issues, as well as taking advantage of valuable networking opportunities.
Benefit from top-quality teaching by industry experts, thanks to excellent links with leading organisations such as Universal Music and London’s Southbank Centre.
Our graduates are highly practical individuals who are equipped with business planning, engagement and delivery skills, which are hugely attractive in the arts sector. Graduates hold key positions across a wide range of industries and roles, including The Barbican, Ballet Rambert, Wembley Arena and the BBC.
Take part in our international experience programme, DMU Global to broaden your cultural horizons. Students have benefited from trips to Amsterdam to study the influence of the arts in a different country.