BA Arts and Media Management (Part-Time)

The BA Arts and Media Management (Part-Time) program at Birkbeck University of London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the arts and media industries, including their historical, cultural, and economic contexts. The course covers a range of topics such as marketing and management, curating and exhibitions, cultural policy and funding, and digital media and innovation. Students will gain practical experience through project-based learning and collaborations with industry partners, as well as develop the skills and knowledge to succeed in this dynamic and ever-changing field. The program is ideal for those who are passionate about the arts and media and want to pursue a career in management, marketing, or curating.

Additional Information

The part-time program is designed for working professionals and can be completed in 2-3 years. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at Birkbeck's main campus in Bloomsbury, London. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.

Unlock Your Potential at Birkbeck University of London: A World-Class Institution for Arts and Media Studies

Birkbeck University of London is one of the top universities for arts and media studies in the UK, with a rich history of innovation and excellence in teaching and research. The university's location in central London provides students with access to a vibrant cultural scene and a wide range of industry partnerships. The program's focus on practical experience and collaboration with industry partners ensures that students are well-prepared for careers in the arts and media sectors.

The BA Arts and Media Management give you the opportunity to learn from practitioners and academics actively working in the creative field about managing arts and media organizations in the film and TV sector, museums, galleries, and theatres. This flexible program of professional development forges a combination of creative, critical, and management skills and knowledge, as well as developing your technical expertise. Focusing on transferable work-related knowledge and skills, will enable you to meet the changing demands of creative work and critically engage with the sector. Underpinning this will be an understanding of the critical and theoretical literature on cultural labor and entrepreneurship, ownership and gatekeeping, curatorial practice, leadership, diversity and representation, cultural policy, and copyright. The program features pathways designed to assist your professional development and specialization. You will have the opportunity to develop a business plan/funding proposal under the guidance of relevant industry practitioners or undertake a work placement. Depending on your choice of modules and final project, you will graduate with a BA in Arts Management, BA in Media Management, or BA in Arts and Media Management.

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge, and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on the judgment of academic potential.