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PostgraduateMA

Arts, Festival and Cultural Management

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£18,455Per Year (Intl)
£7,525Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, the MA Arts, Festival and Cultural Management provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA is the only postgraduate degree of its kind in Scotland. It is designed as a conversion degree and we welcome applications from those who have not studied management previously. The course’s flexible study options and diverse curriculum make it particularly suitable if you are already working in the sector or wish to do so when studying. International tuition fees are £18,455 per year, home/UK fees are £7,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Cultural Organisation Management
Arts Policy and Governance
Festival Planning and Production
Audience Development and Engagement
Cultural Economics and Funding
Strategic Leadership in the Arts
Research Methods and Critical Inquiry
Contemporary Issues in Cultural Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementArts, Festival and Cultural Management (MA): Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements UK Honours degree or equivalent Bachelor ordinary degree or equivalent plus two years relevant work experience HND or equivalent plus five years relevant work experience No undergraduate degree study could be considered with a minimum of seven years relevant work experience If you do not meet any of the above criteria, we may still be able to consider you for the Associate route which would allow

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,455

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,455

Home Student Fee

£7,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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