Program Overview

Arts Management and Creative Producing MA

The MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program offered by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences at University College Cork. This program provides training in arts leadership and management, as well as practical skills in event organization across various art forms.

Course Outline

The program consists of 90 credits, divided into two parts. Part I includes 45 credits of core modules, such as:

• DR6055 Cork Opera House Practice 1
• DR6057 Cork Opera House Practice 2
• DR6056 Theoretical Frames in Producing & Curating
• DR6058 Research Methods in Producing/Curating
• DR6045 Artistic Leadership and Strategies in Artistic Leadership
• DR6051 Dialogues on Culture
• DR6052 Arts Project Management
• MG4036 Strategic Management
• MG4048 Digital Marketing

Part II includes 45 credits, with a focus on an end-of-year internship and a final project.

Why Choose This Course

This program offers hands-on training through a unique partnership with Cork Opera House, access to industry-experienced teachers, and direct engagement with the industry. Students will have the opportunity to work on practical projects, such as producing an arts festival, and will gain valuable experience in the field.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

An end-of-year internship is a core element of the program, allowing students to gain experience working in an arts organization or related environment. Past students have worked in various organizations, including Sample-Studios, Glucksman Gallery, and Cork Opera House.

Skills and Careers Information

On completion of the program, students can pursue a wide range of opportunities in the cultural sector and across the creative industries, including performing arts administration and management, independent event producing and curating, audience engagement, fundraising, marketing, and PR.

Requirements

Applicants will normally have a minimum Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honors degree in the humanities or business and demonstrate an interest in working in the arts. Examples of demonstrated interest include membership in youth arts groups, previous involvement in art projects, or previous internships/placements in arts-related organizations.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is 12,800 full-time and 7,400 part-time. The Non-EU fee is 23,500.

How to Apply

To apply, students must submit an online application, which includes providing supporting documents, such as original qualification documents and transcripts. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview with staff from the Department of Theatre and Cork Opera House.