Arts and Project Management - MA

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to manage complex projects in a range of creative industries. Students will learn how to apply arts management principles to project development, delivery and evaluation, as well as gaining an understanding of the legal and ethical considerations involved in managing creative projects. The course will also cover topics such as project planning and budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by arts projects. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to manage complex projects in a range of creative industries, including the arts, cultural heritage, media, and entertainment.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in project management within the creative industries. It is also suitable for those who are already working in the sector but want to develop their skills and knowledge in this area. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical projects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience of managing arts projects.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality courses in the creative industries. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham provides access to a wealth of cultural and artistic opportunities, including numerous galleries, museums, and performance venues. Students on this course will benefit from the university's expertise in arts management, as well as its commitment to providing practical experience through partnerships with local cultural organisations.

Our MA Arts and Project Management course help you explore how arts organizations, cultural spaces, and visual and performing arts projects are managed in different social and economic environments. You will be introduced to arts policies in different regional and national and circumstances while gaining advanced organizational, planning and marketing skills. This prepares you for life as a professional project manager, a Ph.D. researcher or to work in other career sequels. This stimulating course offers you a specialist education in Arts and Project Management. You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and understanding in order to be effective in managing and marketing the arts within contemporary culture.

BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art or Art and Design, or other Arts-based Degree course or a related subject. The minimum academic qualification required is a 2:2 award. Those with equivalent prior professional or life experience will also be considered.