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  • Arts and Media Management (Foundation Degree)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment
    • By coursework through a mixture of written assignments, oral presentations, portfolios and project work.
  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week (with some extra workshops and tutorials).
      • Depending on the modules you choose, some classes might take place on a Saturday.
  • Duration
      • Two years and two terms part-time.
      • The first year (two terms) starts in January; the subsequent two years start in October.
  • Entry requirements
      • Foundation degrees are designed specifically for mature students and/or students with non-traditional backgrounds. No formal educational qualifications are required. However, good literacy and basic computer skills are necessary. These will be assessed via an application form, a short written task and an interview.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
      • Depending on the modules you choose, some classes might take place at our partner arts organisations, which are based in various parts of London.
  • Teaching
    • Lectures, seminars and masterclasses from guest speakers, face-to-face tutorials and tutor-assisted online learning. Depending on the modules you choose, there will be opportunities for workplace observation and reflection, site visits and technical training from industry professionals.


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Arts and Media Management (Foundation Degree) - 2013/2014 entry

Learn about managing arts and media organisations – including film and TV, museums, galleries and theatres – from practitioners and academics who are actively working in the arts sector. Some classes might even take place in our partner arts venues around London. Depending on the options you choose, you could go straight into Year 3 of our BSc Professional Studies.
  • Course structure
  • Further study opportunities

    • Depending on the option modules you choose in Years 2 and 3, you can go on to the following programmes:

      • Year 3 of our BA Arts Management or BA Media Management, which you can complete with two more years of part-time study. This is available only to graduates of this Foundation Degree.
      • Year 3 of the BSc Professional Studies, which you can complete with two more years of part-time study.

      There are also other BAs, MAs, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates available in arts management, film, journalism and media within the Department of Media and Cultural Studies.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in journalism, film and television, multimedia production and curatorial or management roles in museums and galleries, theatres, arts organisations and education.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • 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.
    • Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
  • Key information set

    • Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).

      Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.

      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.