Program Overview
The Arts Administration at Winthrop University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arts Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 14,265 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,405 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Rock Hill, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles and Practices of Arts Administration
- Leadership, Management, and Organizational Structure
- Arts Administration and the Law
- Field Based Practicum I
- Policy and Advocacy
- Marketing the Arts
- Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Fiscal Management
- Sustainability: Funding, Development, and Grants
- Research in Arts Administration I
- Research in Arts Administration II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,265 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,405 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,265 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,405 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Winthrop University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Winthrop University
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, United States
Winthrop University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months