Creative Arts Management (PgCert)

Course Overview

This PgCert aims to meet a proven need for graduates with skills in creative arts management. Recent research has shown that creative arts enterprises need graduates with skills in producing, arts management, curation, marketing, and similar entrepreneurial skills. Delivered in collaboration with Galway International Arts Festival, Druid Theatre, and other University of Galway creative arts partners, this Cert will provide skills in design thinking, producing and curation, and business/management, while also offering an accredited work placement with a creative arts business. Students gain hands-on skills in practice-based modules that are delivered on-campus (with blended options available for those living away from Galway). It includes a strong focus on targeted career development; students carry out an internship with an arts organisation and participate in supervised work experience projects.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via Springboard: https://springboardcourses.ie/details/10483. 

Who Teaches this Course

• Marianne Kennedy

Prof Patrick Lonergan

BA., MA., PhD.,

Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies
T: +353 91 49 2623
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Requirements and Assessment

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Additional Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Course Outline

Module EN6142—Creative Arts Ideas Lab: This course provides practical skills development in Design Thinking, models for using creativity in business, and case studies of creative business practice including Netflix, Pixar, Romero Gaming, and others.

Module DT6132—Advanced Producing and Curation: This module provides practical skills in the fields of producing and curation, covering such areas as budgeting, marketing, management, funding and fundraising, development, and HR.

Module DT6110—Practical Work Experience: In this module, students engage in a work placement with one of the university's creative arts partners. This structured work placement will include a reflective assessment and research component, and is co-designed by industry partners.

The taught component of this programme is 30 ECTS, Course modules are assessed by a combination of essays, class projects, seminar presentations, and practice-based activities.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills Employers Value

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

Fees: Tuition

Fees: Student levy

Fees: Non EU

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