Our Education in Arts & Cultural Settings MA offers you the exciting opportunity to study a course that combines academic and practice-based knowledge in the growing area of art-based education, engagement and participation, through diverse and engaging modes of teaching/learning. It is designed to provide the professional knowledge and expertise in that area for both students who are already working in the culture/arts sector and for students who are aspiring to get into an education-related career in culture and the arts.
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The MA Education in Arts & Cultural Settings is designed for both applicants with some relevant work experience as well as for applicants who aspire to work within education, learning and participation in arts and cultural organisations and related sectors. It offers an interdisciplinary study programme designed to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to education, learning and participatory approaches in art organisations.
It is poised between theory and practice, as it aims to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of theoretical approaches as well as practical understanding and critical awareness about the approaches, work techniques and challenges pertaining to the conception, design, management and delivery of effective educational activities and programmes within arts and cultural settings.
The MA benefits from valuable contributions from a diverse range of London-based partner art organisations, which is also useful for our students’ professional networking in the sector. The teaching and learning benefits from diverse and dynamic pedagogical approaches that encourage student engagement and interactive learning.
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus
If students opt for the internship module, they will also complete a placement in an art/cultural organisation.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional module you select.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September
Credit value:
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
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