Master Arts & Cultural Management: FAQ
There are many questions you may have regarding the M.A. Arts and Cultural Management. On the following website you can find the most frequent ones. If you do not find your questions here, you are welcome to contact us directly.
General Information
Who is the target audience of the Masters programme?
The Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management is targeted at people worldwide working in the cultural field who wish to improve in their profession regarding strategy building, entrepreneurship, audience development, taking into account opportunities and risks of fundamental societal changes, for example, societal political challenges, demographic migration, processes of digitalization and globalization. It is also designed for people who would like to work in that field.
Do I have to know German to study in the Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management?
You don’t have to know German to study in the Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management. The programme is completely in English.
What is an official Masters Degree?
The Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management is subjected to a full evaluation process that guarantees its quality. As an official Masters Degree from Leuphana University Luneburg it grants international recognition, e.g. for PhD programmes. After completing the programme successfully you will receiving the degree ‘Master of Arts’.
Is the Masters programme entirely online?
No, the M.A. Arts and Cultural Management programme involves one week of presence at the Leuphana Universität Lüneburg at the end of September each year. However, all other classes will take place online.
How is the Goethe-Institut involved?
The Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management was developed by the Professional School of Leuphana Universität Lüneburg in close cooperation with the Goethe-Institut including general ideas about the framework, focuses, and crosscutting themes. Five specialists modules dealing with the societal role of cultural management and cultural organizations in transition were also designed by the Goethe-Institut.
Organizational
Where and when do the classroom sessions take place?
The on-campus week lasts 5 days and will take place in Lüneburg. Those classes mark the beginning of the first and the third semester in September each year.
What will the two classroom sessions be about?
The first week of the classroom session involves an introduction to the basic modules and to the programme. In the second classroom session there will be workshops as preparation for your master thesis.
Is it mandatory to attend the classroom sessions?
No, but we highly recommend participation. In case you are not able to come to Lüneburg due to family duties, workload or other reasons you can participate online or watch the recordings of the sessions later on.
Are there any vacation times during the programme?
Unfortunately, there are no classical semester breaks, however, since this is a professional study programme, we can individually postpone assignment for your vacation time. There is one week of vacation in summer and one week of vacation in winter.
Do I get a residential permit as a student of the programme?
No, since the classroom sessions are once a year, you do not need a residential permit to get accepted in the programme.
Is there an age limit for the programme?
No there is no age limit.
How long does the programme last?
The standard period of study for the Masters programme is 3 semesters (60 CP variant) or 4 semesters (90 CP variant). All certificates from the Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management run for 1 to 3 semesters.
Is there accommodation provided during the classroom sessions?
There is no accommodation provided for the classroom session as students preferred searching for accommodation themselves in recent years.
Application
Who is eligible for the programme?
The Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management is aimed at candidates
- with an undergraduate degree (Bachelor or at least equivalent)
- with generally one year’s relevant work experience after you completed your first university degree and
- with English skills on a sophisticated level.
Please click here for more information on the admission requirements.
What does it mean to have ‘English language skills on a sophisticated level’?
The following tests are accepted as proof of English proficiency:
- TOEFL, IBT min. 92 points
- IELTS (Academic version) min. 6.5 points
- CAE or CPE: Level C1, Grade B
- TOEIC 4 skills test: min. 720 points in listening and reading and 310 points in speaking and writing
Do I have to have a Bachelor degree in management or art in order to study for the Masters programme?
No, all undergraduate degrees on at least Bachelor level will be accepted independently from the programme you studied.
I did only obtain 180 ECTS in my Bachelor studies (or 3 years standard periods of study), can I study the programme?
Yes, you can study the programme. You might have to acquire additional credit points. We would find individual solutions for you. The recognition of professional experience is possible to fill the CP gap.
What are ECTS credits?
The ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is a system which allows the acknowledgement of credit point from a degree programme all across European Union countries.
What kind of work experience provide additional credits?
Working as a professional for one year or more can be credited with up to 30 CP. Please find more information about earning additional credits on our website.
Is it possible to apply for the Masters programme without an undergraduate degree?
No. All Masters programmes in the federal state of Lower Saxony are bound to the legal guideline to require an undergraduate degree of at least Bachelor level. If you don‘t have an academic degree you can, however, still join the programme in one of the certificates.
Do I need to have professional experience for the programme?
Yes, for the programme you need to have at least one year of relevant professional experience (voluntary and part-time work are also accepted) after you completed your first university degree either in the field of management, arts management, arts administration or similar fields.
What is the application deadline for the Masters programme?
The new intake for the Arts and Cultural Management M. A. is once a year in September. You have until May 31st to complete the online applications.
Here you can find more detailed information. If there are study places left, you may use the late application option.
When can I apply for the certificate programme?
The application deadlines depend on the certificate you choose. You find more information about the certificates, contents and deadlines here.
How can I apply for the Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management?
You would have to submit your application via the online application system, here.
Which documents do I have to submit for the online application?
For the application process we accept all your documents in electronic form:
- CV (table format)
- Certified copy of degree certificate
- Transcript of records of your first degree
- Proof of English skills
- Proof of at least one year’s relevant professional experience (voluntary and part-time work accepted)
- Personal statement: optional, please send it after you completed your application directly to
How does the application process for the Masters programme look like?
To be accepted onto the Masters programme, you must meet the admission requirements and respect the application deadline. You will find all information on the requirements and necessary documents can be found here.
After the application deadline, the admissions committee will decide whether to admit you to the Masters programme. Successful candidates will be sent the documents they need for enrolment.
Late applications may be considered upon personal request and subject to availability. Please send an email to the coordinators.
When will I be notified about admission?
Leuphana University of Lüneburg Professional School will contact you as soon as possible if we require any other documents. We will examine your application and generally notify you in June whether or not you have been accepted.
What do I have to do after I have been admitted to the programme?
After you have been admitted to the programme, you can enrol into the programme online. You will have to accept the study place and pay the semester fee (of approximately 200 €). Furthermore, you will have access to an onboarding course which gives you first insights on the programme.
Curriculum, Credit Points, Workload and Course of Study
How do the online sessions of the programme take place?
You will be introduced to a topic through an online lecture with correspondent literature and further study materials. In the course of the classes you are working on assignments to successfully complete the class. Additional to these, you will meet, learn and discuss with your lecture via online seminars.
How long does a module take?
Each module lasts 6 weeks. The modules follow one after the other. During the modules, you have very few fixed dates and you can work on the course content whenever it suits you best.
We calculate a workload of 21 hours per week.
How does the programme deal with time differences and differing working days?
Most of the tasks can be done whenever it suits you best as we offer a highly flexible learning environment. However, from time to time there are webinars taking place during the week. We usually host them in the European afternoon, so that students from Asia and Australia as well as from North and South America can take part.
What is the difference between the 60 CP and the 90CP variant?
The 90 CP variant includes more content since you study 7 mandatory modules plus 8 elective modules. In the 60 CP variant you study 7 mandatory modules plus 2 elective modules which you can choose.
What language is the programme in?
The Masters programme is entirely taught in English. Therefore, to be eligible, you need to have sophisticated English language skills.
How many credit points do I get per certificate?
Each certificate consists of 15 ECTS points.
How long do I have to study to get a certificate?
All certificates of the Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management run for 1 to 3 semesters.
Is there a time limit to complete my Masters degree?
In general, you can exceed the regular length of study (3 or 4 semester) by 4 semesters. The 4 extra semesters do not include periods of sick leave, nursing or parental leave and official leave of absence. An official leave of absence can be granted for another 4 semesters.
What kind of examinations are there?
The examinations are mostly portfolio exams which are graded by your study activity and assignments. They will be explained in detail in each online course.
Finances
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee but we have tuition fees.
How much does the Masters programme Arts and Cultural Management cost?
Costs depend on the option you choose. For the 3-semester course with 60 CP you pay a tuition fee of 7,710 EUR in total. For the 4-semester course with 90 CP the tuition fee is 9,760 EUR in total. Each certificate costs 2.560 EUR. Furthermore, you pay the current semester fee of about 210 EUR per semester.
Is it possible to pay the tuition fees by instalments?
Yes, the tuition fees can be paid in instalments.
Can I turn to the Goethe Institute for financial support?
The Goethe-Institut prefers supporting people they have gotten to know previously. That gives them a higher certainty that their financial support is well invested. If your looking for financial support, we would recommend to look up the Goethe-Institut website and participate in their offers (courses, evening events, seminars).
Does Leuphana University offer scholarships?
No, unfortunately, the university is not allowed to offer scholarships. However, we offer a financial consultation service which you can contact via our website here.
Contact & Advising
Coordinator
Christian Holst
Universitätsallee 1, C6.217
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-2534
christian.holst@leuphana.de
Coordinator
Sabine Engel
Universitätsallee 1, C6.217
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-1858
sabine.engel@leuphana.de
E-mail contact
Please feel free to contact the team of the study programme via macuma.info@leuphana.de or the team of our cooperation partner via macuma.info@goethe.de.