Program Overview
The Arts at Queen Margaret University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Musselburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts 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
- Critical Issues in Cultural Management and Policy
- Managing Cultural Projects and Festivals
- Marketing Cultural Organisations and Festivals
- Strategic Management and Finance
- Fundraising and Development in Cultural Organisations and Festivals
- People Management, Governance and Law
- Arts Management in Practice
- Understanding Research/ Dissertation or project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A UK honours degree or equivalent OR significant work experience in cultural organisations or festivals.
International: Where your honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to take an IELTS test receiving an overall score of 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Margaret 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 Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
