MA Arts Management
Academic Year 2020/21
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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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HECoS Code |
100643 |
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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
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Arts, English and Languages |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Art and design (2008) |
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 Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Coursework essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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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 Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Coursework essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Undertake and conduct sustained enquiry |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Coursework essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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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 Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, self-discipline, and time-management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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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 Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Demonstrate specialist knowledge deriving from research in their chosen discipline |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays, practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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 Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Conduct library and bibliographic research skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions and independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/research consultancy project |
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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 Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions and independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/research consultancy project |
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Effectively communicate in oral and written expression to a range of audiences |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work, online discussions and independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Utilise IT skills for professional use |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Engage in independent learning and research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/consultancy research project |
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Demonstrate practical skills in a work-based or equivalent context |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, group work and online discussions, independent study Methods of Assessment Course work essays and practice case study exercises and presentations and dissertation/research consultancy project |
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 combining learning in lectures, seminars and invited talks and self-guided independent study, supporting them to reflect on how ideas and learning can be put into practice in the world of Arts Management. Methods of Assessment The normal methods of assessment are coursework essays and exercises in applying theory to practice case studies. 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, critical thinking skills 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 combining learning in lectures, seminars and invited talks and self-guided independent study, supporting them to reflect on how ideas and learning can be put into practice in the world of Arts Management. Methods of Assessment The normal methods of assessment are coursework essays and essays in applying theory to practice case studies . 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, critical thinking skills 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 combining learning in lectures, seminars and invited talks and self-guided independent study, supporting them to reflect on how ideas and learning can be put into practice in the world of Arts Management. Methods of Assessment The balance of theoretical coursework essays and practice case studies through various forms of assessment (group presentations, development of case study reports, business plans and strategies), simulate 'real world' scenarios and support students to translate theoretical knowledge and learning to practice. |
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 combines lectures, seminars, online and group discussions, thus facilitating focussed discussions and independent critical thinking. Students are regularly expected to participate in group exercises and contribute to discussions. They play an active role in how topics are discussed. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case study practicals and group work |
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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 combines, lectures, seminars, online and group discussions, thus facilitating focused discussions and independent critical thinking. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case study practicals and group work |
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 % |
Essential Skills in Arts and Cultural Industries Management |
SCA7004 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Engaging Audiences |
SCA7001 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Cultural Policy: International Perspectives |
SCA7002 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Contemporary Issues in Arts and Cultural Industries Management |
SCA7003 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Research in Arts and Cultural Industries Management |
SCA7006 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Professional Development and Work Placement |
SCA7005 |
70 |
20 |
YES |
YES |
20 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Arts Management Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project |
SCA8001 |
70 |
60 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesThere is a pre-requisite for SCA7004 - students must complete QUB online training in MS Excel - Excel 1 and Excel 2 http://go.qub.ac.uk/itdocsStudents are required to pass taught modules equivalent to 120 CATS points before proceeding to the Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project. 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%. An electronic copy of the Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project must be submitted by 15 September for full-time students or 1 May (of their third year) following completion of taught modules for part-time students. Students will be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management if they fail to achieve a mark of at least 50% in the Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project or do not submit a Dissertation/Consultancy Research Project. Students studying on a part-time basis should take SCA7003, SCA7004 and SCA7005 in Year 1 and SCA7001, SCA7002 and SCA7006 in Year 2, the dissertation/consultancy research project (SCA8001) is normally completed in the third year of part-time study |
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