This course is available through the following application route(s)
We offer a 60 credit NFQ Level 9 Graduate Diploma in Cultural Policy and Arts Management. The Graduate Diploma involves a workload of 10 modules distributed across the Autumn and Spring trimesters. A pathway is provided whereby those who achieve a Graduate Diploma qualification can apply to complete a 30 credit minor dissertation to fufill the requirements for the award of MA in Cultural and Arts Management. All elements, leading to the award of the MA Degree must be completed within a three-year timeframe.
The programme’s emphasis on vocational skills, practitioner input, and networking (through work placements), provides those coming from arts and humanities backgrounds with the kind of transferable business skills that will enhance their employability. Graduates will have the capacity to negotiate, research and think strategically about policy issues and to apply practical management skills (acquired primarily through modules in marketing, management, finance, law and strategic planning) in running arts or heritage organisations.
Students undertake an eight-week internship with a cultural organisation, providing them with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts from their programme to a practical work environment. This experience enables students to explore potential career paths and extend their professional networks. Typically, the internship is project-based, with the student working on a specific project identified by the host organisation and developed in collaboration with both the host organisation and the university.
The window for this is April-July each academic year.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40280 | Work Experience | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40010 | Business 1 (Management) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40320 | Finance | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40330 | Arts Marketing to Engagement | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40340 | Research Methods | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40350 | Cultural Policy 1: Comparative | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LAW42250 | Law of Cult Pol&Arts Mgmt | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40240 | Cultural Policy 3 Arts Lives | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40270 | Business 3 (Strategic Plan) | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CULP40310 | Cultural Policy 2: Ireland | Spring | 5 |
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: No
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Cultural Policy & Arts Management:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z245 Cultural Policy & Arts Management Graduate Diploma Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |