Cultural and Creative Industries BA Hons

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W900

Campuses

Nottingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Cultural and Creative Industries BA Hons

About

How do cultural and creative industries operate? How are they shaped by the world around them? Whether your interest lies in the arts, music, performance, gaming, marketing, or more, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue your passion in depth.

Creativity and culture play a vital role in our daily lives. This course will allow you to deep-dive into the production, distribution, promotion and reception of content and experiences from across the full range of cultural and creative sectors. Learning from experts across the sector, you’ll discover how the content, strategies and practices of these industries are interconnected and shaped by technology, politics, economics and socio-cultural dynamics.

Here you’ll interrogate the wider concepts of creativity, culture, and innovation, and explore their key role in how the cultural and creative industries are perceived by the wider world.

Why choose this course?

Beginners welcome! - you do not need any prior experience in the cultural and creative industries as our year one modules give you a university-level introduction
Freedom to explore - as you move through your course, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones
International outlook - you’ll gain a global perspective, exploring diverse cultures, international media, creative industries, and visual arts
Embedded practical and interdisciplinary skills - participate in the Cultural, Media and Visual Studies department-wide modules
Boost your media skills with the Students' Union award-winning broadcast and print groups -NSTV, URN, and Impact Magazine
Networking and industry insights - through your automatic membership to the Creative Student Network
Learn a language alongside your main subject with the Language Centre optional modules
Go to Hollywood - opportunity to apply for our prestigious competitive Hollywood Internships programme

Engaged Arts

All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

Placements, internships and volunteering

Our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team assists with your employability skills development throughout your time at Nottingham. You can choose from a wide range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities. Gain real-world experience with optional Faculty of Arts work placement module and additional CV-boosting skills by getting involved by participating in student union and other extracurricular activities. Paid and volunteer roles are posted throughout the year.

Some key statistics

Quality teaching - 99% of students agree that staff in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies re good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)
1st Top UK university for graduate careers (HESA Graduate Outcomes, classification of full-time, UK first-degree graduates entering work in the UK from 2018/19 to 21/22, published 2024)
Top 3 most targeted UK university by leading employers (The Graduate Market, High Fliers Research, 2024)
7th best university in the UK for work experience (Rate My Placement Best Universities for Work Experience, 2025)

Explore more

A day in the life of a Hollywood Intern
Shaping a sustainable future in the screen industries
I know what I want to do for a career
I am unsure what career I'd like
See what else is happening in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies

Arts and Humanities Foundation Year

You may also progress to this course from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year, subject to eligibility.

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

IB score: 32 points overall or 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates IELTS:

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level: AAB Required subjects:

A level

Should include Arts and/or Social Science subjects.

GCSE

English grade 4 (C)

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
BTEC HND/HNC
BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades DDD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades DD plus A level grade A
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate grade D plus A level grades AB

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

English Program Requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Career

You'll be well placed to start a career in the media, communication, and cultural sector with knowledge of:

different types of content
how media contents are used and presented
the impact these contents have in different contexts

You'll also have a critical understanding of the creative and cultural industries (and how they operate). This will allow you to explore multiple career pathways.

The degree will also build a wide set of skills for success across different sectors, such as:

ability to conduct and report on in-depth research
think critically and communicate effectively
operate independently and as part of a team
construct reasoned arguments and be able to defend them

The skills you develop will make you:

resilient - as the nature of work changes you can adapt
flexible - you can choose across different sectors as you develop and grow and opportunities arise

Find out more about skills gained and career destinations of Cultural and Creative Industries students.