Course summary
Our longest established course, the MA in International Cultural Policy and Management examines the relationship between culture and policy, looking at its growing importance at local, national and international levels. Investigating current issues with expert guidance at Warwick's Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies will enhance your professional and managerial skills for this growing field. Course overview This course invites you to engage with the growing importance of culture, and of policymaking in the field of culture, in a range of contexts worldwide. You will engage with the practical realities of cultural and managerial practice and critically reflect on the real world examples you encounter. You will examine what culture is and how it can be and is used by national, international, and local governments to benefit states and support and regulate the arts, as well as to express power and control. Investigating current issues, themes and developments such as cultural diplomacy and cultural democracy will expand your knowledge but also improve your ability to research. Your practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the realm of culture, policy, and management will enhance your CV, and you will be able to apply them in a multitude of workplace contexts in the cultural sector, in government, or as a freelancer. On completion, you will be ready for the world of work, research, or higher study.
Modules
Core modules
- Major Project
- Cultural Theory
- International Cultural Policy
- Research Design
- Placement and Case Study
- Developing Audiences for Cultural Organisations
- Media, Policy and Markets
- Marketing and Markets
- Cultural Entrepreneurship
- Managing Creativity for Sustainable Development
Assessment method
- All coursework
- Written assignments come in a variety of forms: essays, case studies, evaluations, reports, proposals, portfolios and business plans
- Group presentations and tasks, team building exercises, and creative and practical projects
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: - Band B - IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. **Additional requirements** There are no additional entry requirements for this course. However, we may ask applicants to write a short essay, attend an interview or respond to a set of questions.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
Course contact details
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