BA Creative and Cultural Industries

    BA Creative and Cultural Industries

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 35,640 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    BA Creative and Cultural Industries

    About

    • Understand how important debates and ideas relate to creative and cultural industries around the world.
    • Prepare students for creative careers. Also, advance the cultural industry by education and professional development.
    • Help different fields of study and research collaborate in the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures.
    • Enhance students' academic and intellectual abilities, enabling them to pursue advanced research independently.

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    The Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) course offers a deep and captivating journey. It delves into the performing and visual arts. It explores the lively worlds of music, film, fashion, TV, gaming, and publishing. It equips students with the expertise to excel in leadership roles, drive strategic initiatives, influence policies, and promote entrepreneurship within the realm of creative and cultural sectors.

    In the first year, you'll learn the basics of cultural production. You'll do this by exploring different industries and strategies. In the second year, you will develop critical thinking skills and tailor your studies by choosing specialised topics of interest. In the final year, you can either do a research project or a practical project. In addition to the core modules, you can pick extra ones from across the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures. This will let you explore subjects such as sustainability, leadership, and business.

    You will also have chances to gain industry experience. You will do this through a long placement in your third year. Both the host organisation and your academic mentor will oversee the placement.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

    • GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4 , or;
    • IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component , or;
    • An acceptable equivalent qualification.

    Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

    The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.

    Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .

    Career

    Career opportunities

    A degree in Creative and Cultural Industries opens up the potential to work in a range of creative industries. It also opens up the opportunity to work in creative jobs in other industries.

    Throughout the course, students will learn many useful skills. Key skills include: creative problem-solving, research, project management, market analysis, and entrepreneurship.

    A knowledge of the relevant theories in these fields also provides a strong basis for jobs. These jobs are in the many growing creative and cultural industries.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,640 / year

    BA Creative and Cultural Industries

    The University of Manchester

    The University of Manchester

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Manchester