Course summary

This programme will equip you for working life in the cultural industries, with a specific focus on working in and managing the arts. Why study BA Arts Management at Goldsmiths

• Culture and the arts are vital to the global creative economy. On this exciting degree you'll develop a powerful combination of theoretical insights and professional skills to help prepare you for success in these sectors.

• You’ll learn how to understand arts and creative organisations – from small community endeavours through to world renowned organisations.

• You'll develop the skills to manage and run organisations such as museums, galleries, theatres, dance and live music venues, and cultural centres, and events such as festivals.

• The degree includes guaranteed work experience in your second year consisting of 30 hours spent with a professional arts organisation, where you'll develop a project in a real-world environment.

• In your final year you can also choose to complete a work placement, where you'll not only gain more practical experience, but also attend employability workshops. Alternatively you could choose to organise an arts event or carry out an extended case study project.

• You'll develop practical skills in audience development, events planning, and arts funding and fundraising.

• You’ll get the chance to learn directly from arts organisations and cultural businesses, through visits and talks.

• We're based in London – a global leader in the arts and one of the most important cultural centres in the world. London is the perfect place to study this subject, giving you unrivalled access to a diverse range of arts organisations. The city will become your classroom.