Festival and Cultural Management - PgDip
Queen Margaret UniversityProgram Overview
The Festival and Cultural Management - PgDip at Queen Margaret University is a MA programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Festival and Cultural Management - PgDip 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 Festival and Cultural Management - PgDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical Issues in Cultural Management and Policy
- Managing Cultural Projects and Festivals
- Strategic Management and Finance
- Marketing Cultural Organisations and Festivals
- Fundraising and Development in Cultural Organisations and Festivals
- People Management, Governance and Law/ Understanding Research
- Experiential Learning
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- Language English
- Duration 12 months
