International Foundation Certificate in BA (Hons) Arts and Festival Management De Montfort University

Overview

The International Foundation Certificate in BA (Hons) Arts and Festival Management from De Montfort University International College is the longest-running degree course of its kind in the UK and boasts enviable industry links. As well as deepening your understanding of academic debates, this course will help 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.

Key facts

• On this course you'll gain a range of interdisciplinary skills such as teamwork, marketing and management theory, fundraising, business planning, licensing, health and safety, programming and cultural policy. 

• In the final year, you will have the opportunity either to produce a large-scale arts event of your choice or be part of the team producing, programming and running the high-profile annual Cultural eXchanges Festival. Previous events have featured inspiring guests such as Benjamin Zephaniah, Grayson Perry, and Meera Syal. 

• The events landscape is continually changing and professionals in the sector must be adept problem solvers, with the ability to handle new challenges and offer dynamic solutions. 

• This programme will help equip you with the skills to adapt to the diversification and developments of the sector, with practical projects allowing you to experience online event delivery and digital arts and cultural content.

Your Pathways

• The International Foundation Certificate (IFC) is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IFC is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

• Following successful completion of the IFC,  you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.