Course overview
Gain the skills, understanding, acumen and strategic leadership skills to tackle the difficult challenges facing organisations in the cultural and creative sector, alongside the advanced critical and professional skills you need to succeed.
A blend of intensive study weeks and online learning, makes the course accessible regardless of your location.
You explore the ethical, social, political and, practical approaches within the cultural and creative sectors alongside like-minded professionals.
Study in our School of Arts & Creative Industries and benefit from our unique association with international art gallery Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), an award-winning institution, active research and teaching unit and member of the prestigious Plus Tate network.
Learn from an international and established academic team, with significant industry experience as practitioners, associate and guest lecturers.
* Subject to University approval
Course details
Course structure
Core modules
Expand your understanding of leadership by engaging with all aspects of organisational development and change management.
Develop your critical perspective on institutional practices by gaining detailed knowledge on vision, mission, culture and values, organisation structures and stakeholders, strategic workforce planning and development, and crisis and risk management strategies.
Learn how to lead on change management, shape competitive strategies, collaborate on defining your organisational vision and work with teams to deliver that vision.
Develop a critical awareness of external environments that impact your work as a cultural and creative leader globally.
Recognise the most challenging social, political, ethical, and conceptual issues that affect your cultural field and determine how to lead ‘carefully’ in response to them.
Expand your key practices and theories and develop your advanced leadership skills by gaining knowledge of innovative and alternative methodologies for the sector.
Learn about the expertise in place for cultural and creative leaders including future design, systems thinking, knowledge/data management, research methodologies, and sustainable strategies and outcomes.
Demonstrate and share your knowledge from your experience as a cultural and creative leader. Learn advanced skills for personal development, presentation, and marketing. Discover how to execute the development of a self-initiated business project for your organisation within the cultural and creative sector.
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
Learn through lectures and workshops delivered by the staff team and visiting professionals during intensive weeks. These weeks provide a significant foundation to each module and give an in-depth knowledge of the multifaceted approach that mirrors the interdisciplinary nature of the professions.
How you are assessed
You are assess through a presentation and submission of project work, including reports, presentations, project research and development work, finished presentations and visuals.
Each module has continuous informal assessment throughout the semester and through group and individual tutorials. All modules are delivered with In Course Assessments making up 100% of your mark, mapped and representative to the portfolio requirements. Assessments are available and discussed from the beginning of the module and you are made aware of the learning journey and assessment structure to all modules.
Entry requirements
Two years in a relevant management role in the cultural and creative sector and a minimum 2.2 honours degree from a UK university (or an equivalent overseas professional qualification).
You may still be considered for entry if you do not meet these criteria if you have significant management experience and/or a record of achievement in business and leadership.
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5. International students should also consider criteria for admission and direct entry.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
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Employability
Career opportunities
On completion of the course, you may progress on to senior cultural leadership positions in a variety of public, private and not-for-profit organisations
Information for international applicants
Qualifications
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Useful information
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