Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Cultural Policy and Arts Management in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
22,600
(c. USD26,096.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management is designed for both recent graduates and seasoned professionals in the cultural sector who wish to develop essential management and leadership skills for arts and heritage organizations. Classes take place in intimate seminar settings that foster lively discussions with faculty and visiting experts.
This program blends critical analysis with hands-on learning, encouraging students to examine the theoretical foundations and cultural landscapes that shape policies while gaining practical leadership abilities. Graduates emerge with a versatile, respected qualification valued by employers across Ireland and worldwide.
Key features include:
• A vibrant academic community where diverse students (representing various nations and artistic backgrounds) collaborate toward becoming skilled cultural managers
• Opportunities to learn from Ireland's leading cultural sector professionals through guest lectures
• A balanced curriculum combining cultural theory with real-world management techniques
DURATION: 1 Year
ATTENDANCE: Full Time
DELIVERY METHOD: In-Person
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A primary degree at 2-1 level Second Class Honours Grade One is normally required However all applicants will be assessed on a casebycase 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
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
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
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
22,600