Careers
This course aims to help students develop their own freelance career , but will also meet the growing needs of organisations with community-based outreach departments .
Modules
Practice Research ( 20 credits )/ Applied Arts : Theories and Histories ( 20 credits )/ Social Practice : Working with People ( 20 credits )/ Planning and Marketing Cultural Projects ( 20 credits )/ Fundraising , Finance and Development ( 20 credits )/ Only Way is Ethics : Art Representation and Ethics ( 20 credits )
You will also complete a final practicebased project ( 60 credits ).
The modules listed here are correct at time of publication ( September 2020 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Placements
We require students to take up industry-based learning opportunities where they can put theory into practice . Although we support students to find opportunities , you are responsible for securing your own arrangements in line with your personal interests . We have numerous connections across a wide variety of organisations and we are particularly well considered by our industry peers in the cultural sector . If you are already working in the sector , you can use your existing employment as the location for your industry based-learning .
Entry requirements
A UK honours degree ( or equivalent ) in a creative subject area OR significant work experience in arts-led community projects .
You will be required to outline your creative practice as part of the application so that we can ensure we have suitable expertise and facilities to support the type of work you wish to undertake .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Other information
Exit awards : MA ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )/ PgCert ( 60 credits )
Single module study : Available . Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact Andy Henry for further information .
Delivery : At QMU with some industrybased learning
Duration : 1 year full-time OR 2-7 years part-time
Start date : September 2021
Application deadline : None . See pages 153-154 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : Normally , we would expect around 8 to 12 students enrolling on the course each year .
Fees : See pages 160-161
More information : Andy Henry ( ahenry @ qmu . ac . uk ), Co-Programme Leader , Anthony Schrag ( aschrag @ qmu . ac . uk ), Co-Programme Leader , or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
Why QMU ?
You ’ ll be part of an international cohort of students working closely and collaboratively with staff , gaining the optimum balance of theoretical and practical learning .
You ’ ll benefit from a range of professional expertise as well as field trips to key cultural organisations and festivals across Scotland .
The combination of modules on this MA makes it unique in Scotland .
The Edinburgh location facilitates rapid access to community and arts organisations .
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