MA Arts Management
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
MA Arts Management |
Final Award |
Master of Arts |
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Programme Code |
ART-MA-AM |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
W375 (DESCR) 100 |
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Criteria for Admissions Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent recognised qualification in a relevant subject. |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
180 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Arts, English and Languages |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Art and design (2008) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The overall aim of the Master of Arts in Arts Management is to offer students a high quality teaching and learning environment that provides opportunity to study for an advanced qualification in Arts Management, enabling students to subsequently work at the highest levels within the profession. On successful completion of this programme students will have:
Advanced understanding of the subject of Arts Management
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the most up-to-date theories and discourses in Arts Management and how these are influencing practice
Knowledge of international trends in cultural policy and how they are affecting, and affected by, the practice of Arts Management
Essential practical skills relating to Arts Management, particularly strategic planning, financial management, business planning and engaging audiences
A sophisticated level of critical and divergent thinking and expression
Skills appropriate to self-directed study and independent research
Awareness of different research methodologies and their application to the work of arts managers
Further developed their wider intellectual and transferable skills, consistent with creative thought and independent learning
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically reflect and make judgments in the light of evidence and argument |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Engage with and interpret, at a sophisticated level, different discourses and theories and their applicability to practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Undertake and conduct sustained enquiry |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Synthesise and present complex ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument in a well-articulated, and stylistically mature fashion |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, self-discipline, and time-management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Develop independent and sophisticated insights into their chosen discipline and demonstrate these through the undertaking of independent research projects |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Demonstrate specialist knowledge deriving from research in their chosen discipline |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Plan and undertake independent research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Conduct library and bibliographic research skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Retrieve, sift, and select current and relevant primary and secondary information from standard and electronic sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Effectively communicate in oral and written expression to a range of audiences |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Utilise IT skills for professional use |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Engage in independent learning and research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
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Demonstrate practical skills in a work-based or equivalent context |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Seminar discussion Methods of Assessment Seminar presentations, essays and dissertation |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of scholarship |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through tutorials, workshops and invited talks leading to independent study and to reflection on how ideas learned can be put into practice in the world of Arts Management. Methods of Assessment The normal method of assessment is coursework essays. These exercises, which give students the opportunity to follow up their own interests and to apply theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the modules, also allow for the development of writing skills in extended pieces of work (3-4000 words). Additionally, they enable students to develop critical style and clarity in English. |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of appropriate theories and discourses within Arts Management and their applicability to the practice of Arts Management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through tutorials, workshops and invited talks leading to independent study and to reflection on how ideas learned can be put into practice in the world of Arts Management. Methods of Assessment The normal method of assessment is coursework essays. These exercises, which give students the opportunity to follow up their own interests and to apply theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the modules, also allow for the development of writing skills in extended pieces of work (3-4000 words). Additionally, they enable students to develop critical style and clarity in English. |
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Show skills and abilities required to work in the field of Arts Management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through tutorials, workshops and invited talks leading to independent study and to reflection on how ideas learned can be put into practice in the world of Arts Management. Methods of Assessment This also includes simulated ‘real-world’ scenarios such as budgeting exercises, making business plans and fundraising strategies |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Disseminate knowledge and understanding of particular aspects of Arts Management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies All teaching is seminar and workshop based, thus facilitating focused discussions. Students present seminar papers, and play an active role in determining the subjects to be discussed. Independent reading is expected in advance of seminars, and is required for the essays, which students submit as well as presentations. Methods of Assessment Essays and presentations |
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Evaluate the applicability of different theories and current discourses of Arts Management to the practice of Arts Management in various contexts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies All teaching is seminar and workshop based, thus facilitating focused discussions. Students present seminar papers, and play an active role in determining the subjects to be discussed. Independent reading is expected in advance of seminars, and is required for the essays, which students submit as well as presentations. Methods of Assessment Essays and presentations |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Arts Management Dissertation |
SCA8001 |
70 |
60 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Audiences for the Arts |
SCA7001 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Cultural Policy: Its Relationship to Arts Management |
SCA7002 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
80% |
20% |
0% |
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Managing the Arts 1: Thinking Strategically |
SCA7003 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Managing the Arts 2: Planning for the Arts |
SCA7004 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Research Methods in the Creative Arts |
SCA7005 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Key Debates in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
AHS7001 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesStudents are required to pass taught modules equivalent to 120 CATS points before proceeding to the Dissertation. Students who fail one or more taught modules are permitted one further attempt to pass the module at the next available opportunity for a maximum mark of 50%. |
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