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  • Arts Management (Graduate Diploma)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • By coursework. For the first module this will be two 2000-word critical essays; for the second module a 2000-word arts education project, 1500-word marketing plan and 10-minute oral/visual presentation; and for the third module a 3000-word project proposal and 10-minute presentation.

      These forms of assessment will be used to develop and assess your critical abilities, writing skills, public presentation skills, creative thinking and awareness of logistical and practical considerations, as relevant to the identified key skills of an arts manager.

  • Attendance
      • One–two evenings a week and some Saturdays (daytime).
      • October–June.
  • Duration
      • One year part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • You need to have successfully completed a Level 4 course (or international equivalent), such as a Certificate of Higher Education or Foundation Degree in a relevant discipline, or to have a BA/BSc in another subject, or to have relevant work experience.
      • Accreditation for prior learning or experience may be considered, especially for applicants with an employment portfolio in arts management.
      • Applicants will be assessed from their application form and by a short interview and written task.

      • Please note: for applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall (with no less than 6.5 in any of the subtests) or the TOEFL equivalent.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2013/14)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £3600 pa

      • Part-time (overseas students): £8050 pa

  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Sessions are based around project development workshops, discussions of reading and case studies, and group work. Site visits, lectures, guest speakers, group activities, student presentations and tutorials will all be used to create a varied learning experience.

Arts Management (Graduate Diploma) - 2013/2014 entry


  • Overview

    • If you are interested in increasing your knowledge of the arts sector, your project management skills and your understanding of arts education and marketing principles – or if you simply wish to have a creative and critical environment in which to develop your own project ideas – then this year-long, part-time programme is for you.

      Find out more about our arts policy and management courses.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Ideal for those wishing to develop their professional skills in arts management and those preparing to study arts management at MA level.
      • Teaching is by practitioners and academics actively working in the arts.
      • Provides a comprehensive overview of the sector and the main issues facing arts managers today.
      • Discuss the social context of the arts today, while developing skills and creating project proposals.
  • Course structure

    • Autumn Term: Arts Management and Arts Policy in Context
      Gain a core understanding of the context for the arts today, examining the current debates in arts management and arts policy, and learning the main skills required in managing the arts. You will develop a critical engagement with the subject in relation to wider social, political and economic contexts.

      Spring Term: Understanding Audiences: Engagement, Education and Development
      Explore the variety of ways that arts managers create engagement opportunities for specific audiences, from marketing and development plans to education initiatives. You will develop your own creative resources to engage audiences.

      Summer Term: Creative Practice: Developing Visual and Performing Arts Projects
      Develop your critical and creative skills in developing projects within a specific arts sector. Through seminars, workshops and site visits, you will discover how to realise an imaginative and realisable project within the context of the arts today.

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  • Further study opportunities

    • If you are interested in further study, we offer an MA Arts Policy and Management, available by part-time or full-time study. Students who gain a distinction in the Graduate Diploma are guaranteed an interview for the MA programme.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers such as curatorial or management positions in museums and galleries, in theatres, in arts organisations or in education.

  • Apply now
    • Application deadlines and interviews

      We recommend you apply as early as possible. Later applications may also be considered, subject to availability of places.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.