Course summary
You will examine international perspectives on arts and cultural management and leadership to explore ethical decision-making, governance, organisations and roles, marketing, fundraising, technologies, audiences, project management and evaluation. Issues of sustainability, equity and belonging, and social justice are embedded throughout the exploration of these topics. The course ensures a balance of collaborating with external partners and working independently to pursue questions relevant for your research and career specialisms. You will examine international perspectives on arts and cultural management and leadership to explore ethical decision-making, governance, organisations and roles, marketing, fundraising, technologies, audiences, project management and evaluation. Issues of sustainability, equity and belonging, and social justice are embedded throughout the exploration of these topics. The course ensures a balance of collaborating with external partners and working independently to pursue questions relevant for your research and career specialisms. As part of your Master's degree you can:
- Co-design a project with members from a dedicated partnership network
- Engage with researchers who are leading projects and publishing in a range of arts and cultural sector specialisms
- Take part in study visits to explore how arts and cultural leadership management issues and practices are engaged with in different contexts
- Join a vibrant and creative art school environment where you will have access to digital resources to develop academic and industry skills
- Engage with a diverse network of partners to understand and shape the role of arts and culture in society.
Modules
You must study the following modules: Ideas and Debates in Arts and Cultural Leadership Contexts: Industry, Community, Policy Professional and Academic Practices Live Project: Partnership, Engagement, Experimentation Methods for Arts and Cultural Research Final Project You must also choose from the following modules: Exploring the Visual Language of Display Experimental Publishing Visual Culture For further information please visit the website.
Assessment method
Assessment methods will vary according to your choice of modules, but could include: → Report → Case Study → Portfolio → Final Project Report You’ll be allocated a personal supervisor for support and guidance throughout your final project.
Entry requirements
Lower second-class degree or above, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component below 5.5 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22136 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £22136 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ