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Course description

With growing interest in applied arts and social practice and increasing career opportunities, 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. At the same time, it will give 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, and the flexible study options and diverse curriculum make it particularly suitable if you are already working in the sector or wish to do so when studying.

Subjects

Cultural studies, Arts

Entry requirements

A UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a creative subject area OR significant work experience in arts-led community projects. You will be required to outline your creative practice as part of the application so that we can ensure we have suitable expertise and facilities to support the type of work you wish to undertake. International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.

Course options

Course Type: Part-time
Details
Date: 01/09/2025 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Musselburgh Campus

East Lothian

Edinburgh

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 01/09/2025 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Musselburgh Campus

East Lothian

Edinburgh

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 01/01/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Musselburgh Campus

East Lothian

Edinburgh

Course Type: Part-time
Details
Date: 01/01/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Musselburgh Campus

East Lothian

Edinburgh

Course provider

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Musselburgh Campus
East Lothian
Edinburgh

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