The MA Arts Management & Creative Producing at University College Cork is designed for aspiring leaders and producers ready to shape the future of the creative industries. In a landscape demanding innovative cultural engagement and robust organisational strategies, this programme equips you with essential skills in arts leadership, management, and event organisation. You will delve into key areas such as strategic management, digital marketing, and artistic leadership, preparing you to manage theatres, arts venues, cultural organisations, and to produce compelling festivals and performances. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to build a dynamic career in the arts sector.
This full-time Masters degree is studied on campus over one year, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. You will engage with core modules in creative producing, curating, and arts project management, complemented by a significant professional practice component through an arts placement. The programme culminates in a substantial final project where you will develop and execute your own arts management or creative producing initiative. You will graduate with a Masters qualification and a portfolio of work, ready to pursue roles as arts managers, producers, or curators in diverse cultural settings.