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Arts Enterprise and Development MA

University of Warwick

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Warwick

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Arts Enterprise and Development MA examines how we use artistic creativity as a force for human social and economic progress. The University of Warwick has expertly designed this programme to focus on ideas critical thinking and research while enhancing your professional skills.

Course Overview

This programme will give you the opportunity to explore the use of the arts and cultural approaches to local and global development challenges. It examines the impact of arts and culture in a range of contexts in ‘advanced’ and ‘developing’ countries including post-communist societies religious republics and conflict zones and in small-scale local economies. You will consider the rights and wrongs of using arts and culture within such contexts and explore how they can be used to further social justice as well as economic growth. You will develop your vocational direction and capacity for active involvement in development projects.

Teaching

You will learn in an international environment through interaction with academic experts guest speakers and industry practitioners. The core modules are taught through a combination of lectures workshops and student-led presentations and discussions. These sessions are complemented by self-directed learning and access to resources and activities in a virtual learning environment. Depending upon your selection of Optional Modules you will also have the opportunity to apply your learning in a professional context. The course is designed to facilitate participation and critical self-reflection.

Assessment

  • All coursework
  • Written assignments come in a variety of forms: essays case studies evaluations reports proposals portfolios and business plans
  • Group presentations and tasks team building exercises and creative and practical projects
  • A major project (written dissertation of 12000 words) on a research topic of your choice

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work in television film theatre museums art galleries events festivals communications data analysis research PR publishing and have even set up their own businesses. They have gone on to work for employers including: Acacia Avenue Barclaycard BBC British Embassy Bankside Films The Economist EMEA Facebook Fox Networks Group Global Influencer ‘Squared’ at Google The Academy of Urbanism OVO Penguin Random House and Sky.

Our School has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

  • Discovering Careers in the Creative Industries
  • Careers in Radio Film and Television
  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
  • A history and DIY Guide to setting up and running a Theatre Company

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University information

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University of Warwick

University of Warwick

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    University of Warwick, University of Warwick Coventry, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England

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Students come to Warwick from approximately 150 countries.
Many scholarships available for overseas students.
On and off-campus accommodation options available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    4th out of 122 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    167 75%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    7th

    4

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