BA (Hons) Arts Management

at Goldsmiths University of London

You’ll learn fundamental arts management skills through a balanced foundation of academic and professional practice modules with examples drawn from across artistic disciplines.

In compulsory modules, you’ll cover key cultural policy concepts such as:

• events management
• funding systems and fundraising
• audience development and audience evaluation
• budget and planning
• working in cultural organisations
• cultural policy

Year 1

You study the following compulsory modules.

Module title    

• Arts in London   
• Introduction to Arts and Cultural Theory    
• Fundraising in the Arts    
• Visual Culture    
• Principles of Arts Management  
• Events Management    
• Perspectives on Capital: Cultural, Social, Financial, Critical   
• Digital Cultures, Digital Literacies    

Year 2

You study the following compulsory modules and 30 credits of option modules.

Module title    

• The Audience in Theory and Practice   
• Contemporary Arts and Cultural Theory    
• Managing Arts Organisations and Cultural Businesses    
• Professional Practice in Arts Organisations and Cultural Businesses   
• Cultural Policy in the Arts   

Year 3

You complete a dissertation and undertake an independent Professional Practice Project. You also choose optional modules to the value of 30 credits.

• Higher Secondary School Certificate at Standard XII from either CBSE, CISCE/ICSE and Metro state boards
• Diploma (2-4 years) from a Polytechnic/College of Technology/Professional Institute

International Tuition Fees:

£20650 per year

Skills

You'll develop knowledge and skills in key concepts such as:

• Events Management
• Funding Systems and Fundraising
• Audience Development and Audience Evaluation
• Budget and Planning
• Working in Cultural Organisations
• Cultural Policy

With the wide range of skills you’ll develop, you’ll graduate understanding not only the practice within your chosen field, but also how it relates to the theory you’ve learned.

Careers
Our students are currently working at diverse organisations such as Victoria and Albert Museum, Design Museum, and London Short Film Festival, and many more.

Careers in arts management including fundraising, press and communications, arts education, events management, business planning, and producing roles in all areas of the arts.