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University of Sussex
Arts & Cultural Management Studies
Centre for Continuing Education
Falmer
Brighton BN1 7RG
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1273 678 566
Fax: +44 1273 678 848
E-mail: j.summerton@sussex.ac.uk
Web site: www.sussex.ac.uk
Background, orientation and purpose
Profiles: United Kingdom
Arts & Cultural Management Studies was established in 1994. Its Programmes are founded on the twin
beliefs that ‘arts and cultural management’ is an umbrella term embracing a wide variety of working
patterns, practices and situations and that arts and cultural management at its best is a distinct field
of study, mainly in order to ensure creativity and artistic quality.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
M.A. in Arts & Cultural Management: New Perspectives
Certificate in Arts & Cultural Management
Duration
MA in Arts & Cultural Management /up to 2 years part time
Certificate in Arts & Cultural Management/1 year
Short courses/4-5 days
Content
MA in Arts & Cultural Management:
The main objective is to assist people currently working in the field and others, with a strong interest
in the field and experience elsewhere, to enhance their expertise and knowledge through active
learning and critical enquiry.
Certificate in Arts & Cultural Management:
This programme develops a range of skills, knowledge and practical experiences for people currently
in the field or working elsewhere who wish to build on their interest and involvement in the arts
through its management.
International/European dimension
The institution is a member of ENCATC.
Evaluation and assessment
MA in Arts & Cultural Management:
Student performance is evaluated through papers, research and a final paper/thesis. Certificate in Arts
& Cultural Management
Student performance is evaluated through papers, research, a final paper/thesis and practical
work/internship.
Lecturers
The number of teaching personnel is 16, 10 of whom are women. Two are permanent and the rest are
visiting. The person responsible for the study programmes is Dr Janet Summerton. Other professionals
contribute to the programmes through leading seminars, hosting fieldwork, assisting students with
research and mentoring.
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