Master of Arts in Audiences, Engagement, Participation

University of Leeds

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 26,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1904

Total Students: 39,000 +

Int. Students: 13,400 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Audiences, Engagement, Participation

Program Overview

This course explores notions of participation and engagement in culture that aim to respect the cultural rights of all citizens as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You will examine how policy makers, cultural organisations, and artists conceive the role of audiences and the wider public in contemporary cultures and economies on both a local and global scale. You will investigate practical approaches to participation and engagement in the arts and cultural sectors as well as reflecting on the nature of our personal engagement in the digital sphere. You will then critically examine the extent to which such approaches are effective at creating a more people centred culture and consider alternative approaches to achieve this aim.

As well as developing your research skills this will help you develop your professional practice whether you wish to work in the management, marketing or education departments within existing arts organisations, develop cultural policy at a local, national or international level or develop your own skills as a participatory facilitator.

The cultural sector has enormous potential to effect positive change in society. However, participation data has uncovered a lack of diversity in the age, ethnicity, education level and socioeconomic background of audiences in the arts alongside a decline in overall levels of arts engagement. This sits alongside efforts to address accessibility and structural inequality for both audiences and the creative workforce. You’ll explore theoretical concepts such as co-creation and participatory governance, alongside investigation into community and participatory arts practice, the implications of digital engagement, and conceptual design of audience experiences.

You will be able to tailor your learning on the course to pursue your own interests and develop broader skills through your choice from a range of optional modules.

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