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University of Warwick
Centre for Cultural Policy Studies,
University of Warwick
Coventry CV4 7AL
United Kingdom
Director: Oliver Bennett
Phone: +44 24 76523020
Fax: +44 24 76524446
E-mail: o.bennett@warwick.ac.uk
Web site: www.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/Theatre_S/cp
Background, orientation and purpose
Profiles: United Kingdom
The Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, established 1992, offers opportunities for the postgraduate
study of arts management and cultural policy in Europe (including the UK) and, since 1999, also in the
creative and media industries. The Centre’s distinctive approach is its engagement with both the
practical realities of working in the cultural sector and with theoretical questions about the state of
contemporary culture. The Centre also engages in cultural sector consultancy work and produces its
own series of publications. The Director of the Centre is the founding editor of the International
Journal of Cultural Policy.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
MA in European Cultural Policy and Administration.
MA in Creative and Media Enterprises.
MA, MPhil or PhD in Cultural Policy Studies in research Programme.
Duration
MA in European Cultural Policy and Administration/1 year (full-time)/2 years (part-time).
MA in Creative and Media Enterprises 1 year (full-time)/2 years (part-time).
MA, MPhil or PhD in Cultural Policy Studies in research Programme.
Content
MA in European Cultural Policy and Administration:
The Programme aims to enable students to understand the theory and practice of cultural policy in
different European countries, including the UK. The deadline for applications is May 1st.
MA in Creative and Media Enterprises:
This is the first Programme in the UK to examine the business of creativity, and is designed for
students wishing to set up or run a small business in the commercial creative and media industries.
Students gain an overview of the organisational, strategic, legal and creative aspects of managing a
small creative business. The deadline for applications is May 1st.
International/European dimension
The Centre forms part of an international network which connects with researchers, former students,
cultural managers and organisations in many parts of the world. The institution is a member of
ENCATC.
Evaluation and assessment
MA in European Cultural Policy and Administration:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers, research, a final paper/ thesis and
practical work/internship.
MA in Creative and Media Enterprises:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers, research and a final paper/thesis.
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