Course Overview
- Lectures, seminars and tutorials with a core team of experienced arts professionals
- Guest lectures by high-profile arts professionals from across the UK
- Sessions exploring the current political, economic and media contexts in which arts organisations operate
- Practical and applied tuition
- Guidance in the development of skills across a range of disciplines
- Project-based, external work placements with professional arts organistion such as: Welsh National Opera, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, National Dance Company Wales, Wales Millennium Centre, Theatr Clwyd, St David’s Hall
- Delivered through a combination of face-to-face learning supported by practical experience and digital work
Specialist Pathways
- General Arts Management
- Creative Producing
- Orchestral Management
Course Structure
Please note that, while the information below reflects the programme offered at the time of writing, it may be subject to amendment and change in future years. Students are always consulted on changes and details are made available to applicants holding offers.
In order to progress through the full MA course, students normally have to pass all modules and achieve a total of 180 credits overall. Part-time study is available as well as an APEL study option for those meeting the minimum requirements.
The course is split into three distinct areas of study:
Creative Sector Management & Leadership
| Modules and Topics | Arts Administration • People & Performance Management • Creative Sector Leadership • Governance Ethics & CSR • International Arts Management |
Skills Development
Students choose one specialism:
| Specialism | General Arts Management | Creative Producing | Orchestral Management |
| Modules and Topics | Fundraising • Audience Development • Online & Offline Communications • Access & Participation Projects • Equality & Diversity in the Arts | Venue Producing • Independent Creative Producing • Programming • Marketing • Fundraising | Artistic Programming & Planning • Working with Orchestras & Ensembles • Marketing • Fundraising • Opera Management |
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All students study the following: Industry Contracts • Touring and Logistics • Venue & Company Management • Operations |
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Professional Work Placements
Students undertake two professional work placements – one part time throughout the Spring term (90 hours) and one full time throughout the Summer term (180 hours). Placements provide opportunities to develop and apply skills in a mentored, professional environment. Placements can be both within the RWCMD’s arts centre venues and/or within our external partner organisations.
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Module Information
Creative Producing Pathway
Module Credits Creative Producing 40 Orchestral Management Pathway
Module Credits Orchestral Management 40 General Arts Management Pathway
Module Credits Fundraising 10 Audience Development & Communications 20 Access & Participation 10 Core Modules
Module Credits The Cultural Sector – Core Skills 20 Work Placement 20 Professional Placement 40 Managing Cultural Organisations 1 20 Managing Cultural Organisations 2 20 Managing Cultural Organisations 3 20
Entry Requirements
Normal entry requirements include a degree in any subject. The College also considers applications from people who have been working in the arts industry, usually with at least two years’ relevant experience. All applicants are expected to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the arts management profession.
Final selection is made on the basis of an interview.
International Applicants
International applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate that their English language ability meets the College’s minimum requirements. Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of accepted English language tests and required scores.
Tuition Fees for 2022-2023
| Course Duration | Students from the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man | Overseas Students |
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| 13 months full time | £10,002 * | £19,609 * |
| 2 years part time | £5,264 ** | Course not available |
* This is the full amount.
** This amount is for the first year only. The tuition fee payable in the second year is subject to an annual increase.
Further information on the funding available towards the cost of tuition fees.