Training in cultural policy and management: international ... - Encatc

Profiles: United Kingdom
MA in Arts Criticism and Management:
The main objective is to serve the needs of those who wish to combine the skills and knowledge
needed for an arts management role with a deeper understanding of the aesthetic judgements
involved. The deadline for applications is usually in April.
MA Museum and Gallery Management:
The main objective is to serve the needs of those whose major interest is in working at the levels of
policy making and implementation and/or in management/administration in galleries, museums and
similar organisations in the public and/or private sector. The deadline for applications is usually in
April.
MA in Arts Management:
The main objective is to serve the needs of those who want to develop their management skills and
their knowledge and understanding of cultural and arts governance and funding systems, particularly
in the UK but also elsewhere. The deadline for applications is usually in April.
Post Graduate Diploma in Cultural Management:
The objectives of the Post-graduate Diploma in Cultural Management are:
to teach the theory and practice of cultural management;
to develop management skills in a variety of art forms and institutions in the UK and abroad;
adn to provide guidance on professional development.
The deadline for applications is usually in March/ April.
International/European dimension
The Department was a founder member of ENCATC and runs an ERASMUS/SOCRATES-funded scheme
for student mobility, as well as an annual intensive International Study Week.
Special information
From time to time, the Department organises conferences and seminars on a range of related themes,
often with an international focus.
Evaluation and assessment
MA in Arts Criticism/MA in Arts Criticism and Management/MA in Arts Management/MA in Museum and
Gallery Management Work:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers and final paper/thesis.
Post-graduate Diploma in Cultural Management:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers, research, final paper/thesis and
practical work/internship.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 10, all of whom are women. They are all permanent. There are 6
regular visiting lecturers who offer a series of teaching sessions, together with 20 regular one-off
visitors and occasional visitors. The persons responsible for the study programmes are Dr Juliet Steyn
(MA in Arts Criticism/ MA in Arts Criticism and Management), Ms Ana Gaio (MA in Arts Management),
Ms Vicky Woollard (Museum and Gallery Management) and Alison Meyric Hughes (Post Graduate
Diploma in Cultural Management).
Entry requirements
MA in Arts Criticism/MA in Arts Criticism and Management/MA in Arts Management/MA in Museum and
Gallery Management Work:
Applicants should have experience in a relevant field together with an honours degree or equivalent
qualification.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Cultural Management:
Applicants should be adult, post-experience postgraduate, usually aged 23 - 50. They should have one
or two years work experience in the cultural field. Occasionally, students without a degree are
accepted, but they should have extensive and relevant experience and background.
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