Creative and Cultural Industries

Who is the course for?

The course is for everyone who wishes to study creative and cultural industries at postgraduate level. It is designed for graduates who have completed a degree in a related field and wish to develop their career prospects; or graduates who have completed a degree in a different discipline but now wish to pursue a career in the wider creative and cultural industries.

It is also designed for those who already work in the creative and cultural industries and who wish to enhance their effectiveness and confidence in the workplace or to develop their career prospects.

We are proud to work with students with varied protected characteristics, including age, disability, race, sex and sexual orientation, and aim to provide appropriate support for individual needs.

What will I study?

To gain the MA award you will study:

• Creativity, Culture, and Community (20 credits)
• Approaches to Creative and Cultural Industries (20 credits)
• Collaborative Practice (40 credits)
• Management and Innovation in the Creative Economy (20 credits)
• Professional Development (20 credits)
• Final Project (60 credits)

Please note that the list of optional modules and their availability may be subject to change. We continually review and where appropriate, revise the range of modules on offer to reflect changes in the subject and ensure the best student experience. Modules will vary when studied in combination with another subject.

Induction

Before starting the course you'll be invited to attend an induction session which will give you details about academic, research and writing skills needed to study at postgraduate level. The induction will include such elements as library skills, IT applications, relevant software skills, research skills and writing at Master’s level. It is also an opportunity to meet with other students on the course.

How to apply

For further information, please read our guidance on how to apply online. Please note that candidates will be interviewed by a member of the teaching team prior to being accepted onto the course.

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.