Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Industries (specialisation) BA Honours

What will you study on the BA Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Industries (specialisation)?

This course is delivered using online tools, with individual academic advisers provided for students on the course. You will be expected to have regular access to the web and email.

The content of the course is mainly based on the exploration and understanding of professional practice with the introduction of relevant knowledge and skills to facilitate professional inquiry. Current practice-based experience is essential and all applicants are expected to show that they will be engaged in practice either full time, part time, paid or voluntary, or through professional engagements.

You will be assigned tasks that involve: creating blogs and wikis; reflective reports; written reports; audio-visual resources, professional artefacts, inquiry projects, and oral presentations. Students will engage in reflection upon their practice, and be expected to communicate with other students and other professionals about their studies, work and ideas. The focus is on the establishing practice of the student rather than content 'owned' or 'held' by the University. The programme introduces higher education capabilities and skills and develops professional practice. This builds in complexity, leading to a major project based upon and designed to benefit professional practice.

Modules

The programme consists of three modules:

Why study professional practice, arts and creative industries with us

Build a course that suits you and study around your existing professional activities. Our creative industries course gives you the chance to develop your experience through a range of online learning activities, culminating in a major practice-based project that we refer to as the professional enquiry.

Ideal for enhancing your existing experience in the creative industry, youll learn through a mix of the latest virtual learning techniques, online social networking tools, and campus sessions that will let you interact with other students in our network throughout your course.

Develop your professional experience

Our course lets you develop your existing experience into a BA that will create a pathway for further study or job progression.

Youll get plenty of individual support from our academic team, who are on hand to help you achieve success in both your studies and your career.

Well give you the tools to develop your professional practice, help you build your professional network, and enhance your employability through a range of practice-based activities.

Get the support you need to succeed

We ensure that you get the support you need throughout your time with us. Thats why youll get matched with a Personal Tutor as well as a Student Learning Assistant and a Graduate Academic Assistant. Theyll have experience in your subject area and will be able to help whenever you need.

With plenty of opportunities for professional development, our course will also develop your professional acumen and help you develop the skills to self-manage your learning experience.

Qualifications

In addition to qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate, we accept a wide range of international qualifications.

Find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country on the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.

English language requirements for international students

You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications. For some EU countries, we may be able to accept English language competency evidenced through your high school qualification. If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas and immigration

In order to study in the UK, you will need to apply for a student route visa. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.

How can the BA Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Industries (specialisation) support your career?

This course will help you develop your professional practice by:

• Enhancing existing professional practice and career progression through personal development and self managed learning
• Consolidating and expanding professional networks
• Building confidence in managing professional experience to create a pathway for further study
• Converting an academic or professional diploma, foundation degree or practice-based experience into a recognised honours degree