MA Cultural Policy & Arts Management

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin, Ireland

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12 monthsProgram duration

22,600 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Cultural Policy and Arts Management is aimed at graduate students and experienced cultural sector practitioners seeking the skills to be effective managers and leaders in the arts and heritage fields. Lectures are carried out in small seminar rooms where active participation in debate with lecturers and guest lecturers is encouraged.

The critical and practical content of the programme challenges students to analyse the conceptual frameworks and cultural contexts that generate cultural policies, while acquiring the skills to be effective leaders and managers in the cultural field. The competencies acquired provide graduates with an excellent multi-disciplinary qualification that is highly regarded among sectoral employers, in Ireland and internationally.

A dynamic learning environment in which a diverse group of fellow-students (from different countries and with different cultural and art form backgrounds) pursue their shared goal of being effective managers and thinkers in the cultural field
Access to a wide range of top cultural sector managers in Ireland who contribute to the course as guest lecturers
A rich mix of theoretical approaches to culture, combined with the practical skills to be an effective manager

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A dynamic learning environment in which a diverse group of fellow-students (from different countries and with different cultural and art form backgrounds) pursue their shared goal of being effective managers and thinkers in the cultural field
Access to a wide range of top cultural sector managers in Ireland who contribute to the course as guest lecturers
A rich mix of theoretical approaches to culture, combined with the practical skills to be an effective manager

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

A primary degree at 2.1 level (Second Class Honours, Grade One) is normally required. However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and relevant or extensive work experience will be taken into account.
Transcripts should accompany an application, including grades for each subject taken in the primary degree.
Some experience working in a cultural organisation in whatever capacity.
Name and contact details of two referees.
Admission is subject to interview either in person, by video skype, or telephone.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,100 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

22,600 EUR

Other Expenses

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UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin, Ireland

12 monthsProgram duration

22,600 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

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