Arts and Festivals Management

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N820

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Arts and Festivals Management

About

Arts and Festivals Management is the longest-running degree of its kind in the UK and boasts enviable industry links.

Whilst deepening your understanding of academic debates, this course will equip you with the practical tools and skills needed to become a leader in key areas of the cultural arena, including theatres, music venues, galleries, museums and festivals. You can also choose to specialise in digital arts management and get practical experience of event delivery, tackling the real-life challenges of engaging audiences in increasingly new and innovative ways.

Alongside the ability to provide dynamic solutions within this continually evolving sector, you’ll pick up fundamental interdisciplinary skills including problem-solving, teamwork, marketing and management theory, fundraising and licensing, enhancing your employment prospects post-graduation.

Join the team behind the Cultural eXchanges Festival, our flagship annual event. Previous guests have included Jamal Edwards MBE, Benjamin Zephaniah, Sir Grayson Perry, and 2023 saw MOBO award winners ShxtsnGigs take the stage. The festival is now part of one of Leicester’s largest outdoor festivals working with key stakeholders in the city.

Take advantage of our strong links with Leicester Comedy Festival, founded by DMU alumnus Geoff Rowe. Past students have run venues, managed acts, and promoted events as part of the festival.

Gain real-life experience through a placement module with a professional organisation. Students have previously worked with Festival Republic, HQ Recording Studio, V&A Museum, and Birmingham Hippodrome.

Our graduates are equipped with valuable business planning, engagement and delivery skills that are in high demand across the arts sector. Many now work in key roles at LS Events, Aakash Odedra Dance Company, YouTube Music, and Curve Theatre.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

112

A Level:

BBC

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit

Access to HE:

Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

International Baccalaureate (IB):

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

Interview: No

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Career

Where we could take you

Placements

During this course you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. This insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career.

Our Careers Team can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement.

The course also provides the opportunity to carry out a short term placement in the final year where students have secured placements at Festivals Republic, 2Funky Arts, Let’s Dance International Frontiers Festival and Birmingham Hippodrome.

Graduate careers

Our graduates are highly practical individuals who are equipped with business planning, engagement and delivery skills, which are hugely attractive in the arts sector. Many go on to forge successful careers in music, theatre, TV, film and charity sectors.

Recent graduate destinations include LS Events, Aakash Odedra Dance Company, YouTube Music, and Curve Theatre.

“The practical nature of the content means that graduates are able to hit the ground running when they start with us. We have taken 3 graduates over the years, and they have quite literally toured the world with our dance productions.”

Elaine Mulvihill, General Manager Aakash Odedra Company