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MA Applied Arts and Social Practice

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2-7 years

Course Description

With growing interest in applied arts and social practice, this MA will allow students to graduate with a better understanding of how artists, theatre practitioners and other creatives apply their skills in social contexts, third sector organisations, public health, social welfare, education and criminal justice, while giving them the practical and enterprise skills to develop a sustainable career in their chosen field.

The combination of modules on this MA makes it unique in Scotland. The flexible study options and diverse curriculum make it particularly suitable if you are already working in the sector or wish to do so while studying.

Entry Requirements

A UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a creative subject area OR significant work experience in arts-led community projects.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course aims can help students develop their own freelance career, but will also meet the growing needs of organisations with community based outreach departments.

Module Details

To complete the full MA you are required to do the following modules (all 20 credits)

  • Developing Practice Research
  • Applied Arts: Theories and Histories
  • Practice Through Engagement: Skills and Techniques
  • Planning and Marketing Cultural Projects
  • Fundraising, Finance and Development
  • Only Way is Ethics: Art Representation and Ethics.

You will also complete a final practice-based project (60 credits)

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