University of Warwick, MA, MA in International Cultural Policy and Management

The MA in International Cultural Policy and Management takes an inter-disciplinary approach to the study of cultural policy and management. This is characterised by the theories and approaches applied, the differing backgrounds and expertise of the teaching staff, and the diverse viewpoints in the international student group to which you will belong.

The degree is concerned with both the development of critical perspectives on cultural policy and the acquisition of skills that cultural managers require. Consequently the course emphasises the importance of both theory and practice, and the relationship between them. You will be able to determine the appropriate balance between practice and theoretical work from the range of option modules offered, according to your particular needs.

Course Aims

The aims of the course are to enable you to:

• Acquire a critical perspective on cultural policy and management in the public, private and voluntary sectors within an international context
• Develop the skills associated with the practice of cultural management
• Develop your own specialist knowledge and skills
• Construct your own programme of studies from a series of options

Who is the Course For?

Whether your ambition is a career in the arts or cultural policy making, whether you are new to the cultural sector or an experienced professional, the course will help you to develop and take advantage of a range of career opportunities available to you. The course will enable you to:

• Develop the strategic management, leadership and communications skills necessary to manage a cultural project or organisation
• Understand the international, political, cultural, social and economic contexts in which both the public and private sectors operate
• Deepen your knowledge of the theory and practice of cultural policy
• Question the way you think and enhance your critical thinking abilities
• Build on your research interests and skills
• Discover a conceptual space in which to reflect on and evaluate your ideas

The course is equally popular amongst UK and European graduates as well as students from all over the world such as Canada, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the USA, Mexico and the Middle East.

Where will it take you?

Graduates from this course have developed their careers in a range of different sectors, working as managers in the creative industries and subsidised arts sector, policy makers and lobbyists in both governmental and non-governmental organisations, and as arts and cultural planning consultants. Others have undertaken further research and gone to pursue academic careers.