MA Creative and Cultural Industries

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,900 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MA Creative and Cultural Industries

About

Explore theories and practices of international creative and cultural industries management, policy and development.
Undertake a work placement in a creative and cultural organisation in or around Manchester.
Develop a career in one of the fastest growing industrial sectors in the UK.

The MA Creative and Cultural Industries course will deliver comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theory and practice relevant to the broad field of Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs). Students will encounter key global theoretical perspectives and policy approaches, sector-based practices, issues and debates, tools and insights into evidence and decision-making for strategy and enterprise at individual, organisational and governmental levels. Through taught course units, practice-based learning and research, students will be prepared to undertake qualified management, lead business strategies, design policies and exercise entrepreneurship in CCIs.

Disciplines

Master of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A First or Upper Second Class Honors degree (or overseas equivalent), normally in a relevant Humanities or Social Science area.

Applicants that do not meet the academic entry qualification criteria but with evidence of extensive professional experience in relevant practice (3+ years) may be considered on an individual basis.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

Candidates for whom English is not their first language must submit the following:

An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.0 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 19.

If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we can only assess applications with an English language test result included. The latest date to submit an English language score is 2nd May, 2025.

Career

Career opportunities

Students will be professionally prepared for careers in the growing creative and cultural industries sectors, including visual arts, performing arts, music, publishing, design, fashion, film and digital media, policy and leadership, and transferrable skills into broader industrial sectors and the digital and creative economy.

You will benefit from lots of CV building opportunities on the course, and your supervisor provides you with personal and career development support.

You'll also have access to the award-winning Careers Service of the University, which provides support and advice in career development.

Learn more on the Careers and employability page, and read profiles of our alumni to find out what they went on to do after completing the course.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.