Arts Management, Policy and Practice

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MA Full-time 12 Months MusicBusiness and management studiesDrama

About this course

Our interdisciplinary MA Arts Management, Policy and Practice course covers the wide range of expertise associated with running arts organisations and coordinating arts and cultural programmes and events, as well as the strategic development of art forms, cultural leadership practices and local cultural management.

You will draw on broad literatures and sources, covering areas from the creative arts, drama, music, art history, critical theory and cultural economics, to business studies, organisational studies and critical cultural policy studies.

This course brings together theory and practice in diverse areas including:

  • production and programming

  • policymaking

  • strategic management and leadership

  • finance and resource development

  • marketing

  • audience development

  • engagement

  • participation

  • education

  • research

  • evaluation

    You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the history, theory and practice of arts management to gain an insight into the range of professional opportunities in the creative and cultural sector, and to acquire direct experience of many areas of arts management.

    You will benefit from a strong practical, hands-on element while also receiving a solid theoretical grounding that explores cultural policy in its historical context and encourages critical engagement with the philosophical, political, social and economic imperatives informing contemporary practice.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Music, Business and management studies, Drama