Creative and Cultural Industries

Entry requirements

You will need a 2:1 undergraduate degree or relevant experience and a strong interest in creative arts is recommended. We can consider a 2:2 undergraduate degree with relevant professional experience if you are seeking to transition into the creative and cultural sectors or seeking career advancement or a career change through specialised additional skills.

English language skills

If English is not your first language you will need to have passed the International English Language Teaching System (IELTS) at the overall level IELTS 6.5, including a minimum score of 5.5 in each test category. Where appropriate, the university’s International Admissions office can give further details, including information regarding approved IELTS test centres.

Months of entry

September

Course content

For graduates seeking to enter the exciting and dynamic world of the creative and cultural industries, this postgraduate programme is designed to equip you with the skills required for a successful career in the twenty-first-century industry.

This unique programme brings together cross-disciplinary expertise and knowledge in creative thinking, business, art, heritage, media and journalism.

You will develop your knowledge and skills for leading the cultural and creative institutions of the future. This programme is offered on campus and makes excellent use of the Midlands as a cultural region where you will benefit from established relationships with organisations in cultural heritage, festivals and advertising.

Take advantage of the opportunity to work collaboratively with a creative sector partner on your final project. Working with industry will increase your knowledge of how organisations operate and the challenges they face and enhance your employability skills.

The programme also provides the foundation for you to develop a deeper academic engagement with creative and cultural industries which could lead to further study at MPhil or PhD level.