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The PG Dip Arts Management at Birkbeck University of London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the management of arts organizations. The course covers topics such as marketing and fundraising, leadership and governance, and cultural policy and politics. Students will learn how to navigate the complex landscape of the arts industry and develop the skills necessary to succeed in senior management positions. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises, providing students with a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Graduates of the PG Dip Arts Management will be well-equipped to take on leadership roles in a variety of arts organizations, including museums, galleries, theaters, and concert halls.
The course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in arts management, including curators, gallery owners, festival organizers, and cultural policy makers. The course will also be of interest to those already working in the arts sector who wish to develop their skills and knowledge.
Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution with a strong reputation for excellence in arts and humanities research. The university's location in the heart of London provides students with access to a vibrant cultural scene, offering numerous opportunities for networking and professional development. The PG Dip Arts Management at Birkbeck is delivered by a team of experienced lecturers who are actively engaged in research and practice in the field, ensuring that students receive up-to-date and practical insights into the management of arts organizations.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management gives you the chance to explore the requirements and benefits of sustainable and strategic arts policy and management. You will analyze leadership contexts and power relations in bringing together policy and managerial approaches related to current trends and issues. Examples of this include work to address gender imbalances through art activism, diversity, and equity through intersectional applications and the interpretation of cultural values as cultural policy rationales. You will evaluate art productions and audiences as seen through an art policy and management lens.
The course balances theory and practice within the context of the current social, political, economic, and technological environments. We invite you to develop and expand your key critical-thinking skills in smaller discursive seminar groups focusing on public and voluntary sector arts organizations but also address key commercial sector issues.
We take a sustainable approach to career development that allows you to enjoy your studies and apply innovative and creative thinking for years to come.
Graduates can pursue career paths in the national and international arts and cultural sectors in, for example:
development and marketing
audience development
strategic planning
programming and curating
management of art collectives and networking hubs.
Jobs gained by some of our graduates include:
Director of the Jerwood Foundation
Co-ordinator at the Nordic Council of Ministers
Tour Manager at Sadlers Wells
Development Officer at Bow Arts Trust
Executive Producer at Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture, and Design
Marketing Officer at the opera company Teatro Real, Madrid
International Programmer at Taipei Performing Arts Centre
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You should have a second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in an arts subject.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
CORE AND COMPULSORY MODULES:
Research Methods in Media and Cultural Studies
Understanding Arts Policy and Management
INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:
Audiences: Communities, Participation, and Learning
Comparative Cultural Policies
Curating as Critical Practice (30 CATS)
Inside Out of Culture: organizations, placements, and practice
Managing the Performing Arts
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