Highlights
Tuition fee
16250 GBP / year
9535 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
16250 GBP / year
9535 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Arts and Festivals Management (Hons) BA programme offered at De Montfort University is the longest-running degree course of its kind in the UK and boasts enviable industry links. 

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Overview

In addition to deepening your understanding of academic debates, our 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. You will develop a range of interdisciplinary skills such as teamwork, marketing and management theory, fundraising, business planning, licensing, health and safety, programming and cultural policy. 

In your final year of the Arts and Festivals Management (Hons) BA programme at De Montfort University , 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.

Key facts

  • 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 the South Bank Centre, Save the Children, the prestigious Ambassador Theatre Group and Paintings in Hospitals, the UK's leading national arts in health charity. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Cultural Events Design
  • Running and Promoting a Venue
  • Cultural Leadership
  • The Creative Arts Manager: Policy and Practice
  • Programming and Planning Festivals
  • Audience and Communities Project

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Leicester, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • 112 points from at least 2 A levels or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or
  • International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points
  • Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

    • Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent) and GCSE  English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.

    It is normally required that students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

    • BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above
Other requirements:
  • Download and complete the international application form
  • A copy of your qualifications
  • A copy of your English language certificate
  • A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
  • A copy of your passport
  • One reference

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    16250 GBP / year
    16250 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    9535 GBP / year
    9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom
751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
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Merit-based

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GyanDhan
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Need-based

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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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Grant
Various benefits
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
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Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
500 USD
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
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Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
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Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
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1500 USD
Deadline
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Grant
1000 GBP
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2000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
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965 USD
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