BA (Hons) Arts and Festivals Management and Drama (Joint Honours) in Leicester United Kingdom | De Montfort University

As the UK's most established program in its field, Arts and Festivals Management offers exceptional industry connections to provide practical knowledge and a competitive advantage.

You'll acquire essential competencies in programming, cultural policy, marketing, and management principles to emerge as a leader in cultural events and festival production. Our curriculum covers all aspects of organizing cultural events of varying scales, including financial planning, business strategy, legal requirements, and safety protocols. You'll develop proficiency across diverse venues and programming formats, from performance spaces and concert halls to exhibition centers and large-scale festivals.

The program also deepens your understanding of theoretical frameworks and scholarly discussions on critical subjects like venue operations, cultural leadership, community arts initiatives, and audience engagement strategies.

With the events industry constantly evolving, professionals need to be resourceful problem-solvers capable of addressing emerging challenges with innovative approaches. This course prepares you to navigate sector transformations through hands-on projects involving digital event production and online cultural programming.
Program length: Three years full-time, or four years with an optional placement year.