Overview

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 Arts Management, Policy and Practice course offered at The University of Manchester brings together theory and practice in diverse areas including:

production and programming

policy-making

strategic management and leadership

finance and resource development

marketing

audience development

engagement

participation

education

research

evaluation.

Aims

This course is an entry-level qualification for graduates, as well as offering professional development for mid-career practitioners. It offers flexibility and opportunities for specialisation, while ensuring a thorough grounding in essential principles and methodology.

It provides a solid foundation for careers in different areas of the arts and creative industries, and caters for arts practitioners, as well as aspiring managers.

Career opportunities

As well as going into further research, our postgraduates pursue successful careers as managers, administrators, policy-makers or practitioners in various branches of the arts, cultural and creative industries.

Opportunities exist in:

the public, private, and voluntary sectors;

theatres, opera houses, concert halls, arts centres, museums and galleries;

the media;

orchestras, theatre companies and dance companies;

the Arts Council, British Council, local authorities, tourist boards and various funding bodies.

Examples of specific roles include programming manager, marketing director, education director, development or outreach officer, tour organiser, agent or artist's manager, consultant or market researcher, and freelance workshop leader.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts Management and Practice

Cultural policy

Dissertation

Heritage, Museums & Conflict

Documentary Filmmaking in the Arts & Humanities the Arts & Humanities

Health Communication

Creative Learning

Business Strategies for the Arts

Curating Ethnography

Intangible-cultural-Heritage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy Management of Creative Industries View 212 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must provide a statement of purpose outlining any work experience you have in an arts management and/or cultural policy related context, for example in arts venues and organisations, cultural services, voluntary organisations.
Unless otherwise stated below, our master's courses require an Upper Second-class undergraduate degree as a prerequisite.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28500 GBP / year

≈ 28500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,250

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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