Creative Industries

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in a subject that includes some coverage of Film Studies, Drama, Business Studies, Media and Communication or other creative disciplines.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Designed for graduates and professionals across a range of disciplines, this MA provides critical and practical tools to explore, apply, and lead with creativity in diverse cultural and organisational contexts.

• Join a rapidly growing industry – The creative industries are among the fastest-expanding sectors in the global economy, driven by technological innovation, digital transformation, and new business models.
• Develop industry-ready skills – Gain expertise in creative strategy, digital storytelling, media production, and business innovation to prepare for leadership roles in the creative economy.
• Apply your learning in real-world settings – Access competitive internship opportunities with industry partners such as creative agency MAKETANK.
• Connect with industry specialists – Learn from guest tutors, professional mentors, and expert lecturers who bring real-world insights from film, publishing, branding, gaming, and immersive media.
• Engage with cutting-edge creative practices – Explore storytelling, filmmaking, gaming, branding, live and digital arts, and digital publishing, while also curating creative events across the city and region.
• Enhance your career prospects – Graduates secure roles in film, television, publishing, branding, advertising, gaming, and emerging creative technologies, with opportunities to launch their own creative ventures.
• Turn ideas into impact – Benefit from startup incubators, business mentorship, and funding opportunities to support entrepreneurial projects in the creative industries.

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

An industry-connected curriculum

• Workshops and intensives - Hands-on training with industry leaders, creative producers, and digital media experts.
• Business Strategy for the Creative Industries - Learn about business planning, intellectual property, and the economics of creative enterprises.
• Cultural industry insights - Field trips to leading creative hubs, agencies and cultural institutions.
• Business Strategy for the Creative Industries - Learn about business planning, intellectual property, and the economics of creative enterprises.
• Strengthen business strategy and entrepreneurial insights through optional Business School modules.
• Work with senior industry mentors on your dissertation.

Information for international students

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.