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PostgraduateMA

Participatory Arts

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Participatory Arts at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time and part-time structure. There is a growing interest in the role artists and other creative practitioners can play outside of traditional cultural spaces such as galleries, theatres and museums. Creative individuals can indeed apply their skills within community contexts, as well as specific domains of health, education, social welfare or other sectors. This MA in Participatory Arts will allow you to develop a better understanding of how you can apply your skills in social contexts. 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

Participatory Arts Theory and Practice
Community Engagement and Social Context
Applied Arts in Health and Wellbeing
Creative Facilitation and Group Dynamics
Arts-Based Research Methods
Sector-Specific Application and Placement
Professional Practice and Independent Project
Critical Reflection on Socially Engaged Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementParticipatory Arts (MA): Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements UK Honours degree or equivalent in a creative subject area UK Honours degree or equivalent in a non-creative subject area - portfolio would be required Bachelor ordinary degree or equivalent in a creative subject plus two years relevant work experience Bachelor ordinary degree or equivalent in a non - creative subject plus two years relevant work experience, plus portfolio HND or equivalent in any subject area plus t

🗣️ 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 (18 months)£36,910

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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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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