Global Arts Management (Level 6 Top Up)

Overview
This course will develop your understanding of academic debates and business management skills as applied to the arts from an international perspective.

You will develop the practical tools and skills needed to become a leader in key areas of the cultural arena, including theatres, music venues, galleries, museums and festivals. You will learn about political and economic factors in the development of cultural products and services at international, national, regional and local levels. The course structure allows you to develop your own interests and specialise as you progress in your studies.

You will have an opportunity to contribute to the high-profile annual Cultural eXchanges Festival. Previous events have featured inspiring, well-known guests such as Benjamin Zephaniah, Meera Syal and Dame Carol Ann Duffy.

We aim to equip you for a career in this diverse and ever-changing sector, where you will utilise management theory to promote products and realise an artistic vision, mastering the balance between arts and management.

Key features
• Gain an honours degree in Global Arts Management in one year then go onto study Cultural Events Management MSc.



• Develop a range of transferable and interdisciplinary skills such marketing and management theory, fundraising, business planning, licensing, health and safety, leadership, collaborative working, programming and cultural policy.



• Benefit from top-quality teaching by industry experts, thanks to excellent links with leading organisations such as Universal Music and London’s Southbank Centre.



• Gain practical real-life experience by taking part in organisational and co-creative experiences to develop your understanding of arts management issues, as well as taking advantage of valuable networking opportunities.



• We have a wide range of contacts with arts organisations including Festival Republic, the Leicester Comedy Festival and Curve Theatre.



• Our graduates are highly practical individuals who are equipped with business planning, engagement and delivery skills, which are hugely attractive in the arts sector. Graduates hold key positions across a wide range of industries and roles, including The Barbican, Ballet Rambert, Wembley Arena and the BBC.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.