Global Creative Industries MA

Benefits of this course
 

During this programme you will develop an understanding of how cultural goods are produced and consumed.

 

You will learn how global cultural trade flows are uneven and why there are consequences for local and national development.

 

Our programme gives you a unique chance to critically approach economic and social aspects of global culture and it transformation on a global and local scale.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Arts (MA)
   

Who is this course for?
 

If you want to sharpen your knowledge, widen your perspective and increase your impact in the cultural and creative industries, this MA is ideal.
 

You might be aiming to work in government or international organisations concerned with creative industries, or in the creative economy regionally or transnationally.
 

It is also suitable if you are focused on a career in a specific creative industry such as film, music or art.
 

Structure
 

Master of Arts (MA)
 

Duration:

• Full-time: 1 year
   

Modules:

 

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

 

Modules

With 50% core and 50% elective modules, you can choose which specialisms you study. This means you can design your own course and determine your direction right from the start – it gives you the freedom and foundations on which to shape your future career.

 

The core modules offer insight into the global creative industries, their development and mechanics; the elective modules are structured around three broad areas of concern and examine:

1. Issues of structural inequality across the sector eg gender, work, place

2. The challenges of technological and social change

3. Regional, world, economic and political structures.

 

The MA culminates in a 13,000–15,000-word dissertation.

 

You are expected to take 2 core modules and choose 2 elective modules each term. Work on the Dissertation progresses through terms 2-3 with the support of your individual supervisor and should be completed by the end of August.

 

 

 

UK

A first or upper second class Honours degree from a UK university or a recognised equivalent non-UK qualification in a relevant subject.
 

English language requirements
 

If you're a national of a majority English-speaking country, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course.
 

The government provides a list of recognised majority English-speaking countries.
 

Otherwise, to participate fully in the collaborative learning process in the School of Communication and Creativity, you must provide evidence that you meet the courses English language requirements.
 

This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with a score of no less than 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.5 in each subtest.

 

We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section.
 

You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course.

 

Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this.
 

Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course.

 

Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies.

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Arts (MA)

 

Full-time per year

• UK: £10,080
• Overseas/EU: £17,510

Career
 

This Global Creative Industries MA prepares you for employment or further academic study in the global cultural world.
 

You might seek a career in transnational and regional institutions of governance such as international organisations, government administrations, development agencies or global trade bodies.
 

A range of diverse professions are open to you when you graduate. These can span from the music industry to intellectual property, or from development to investment.

 

You might consider positions including:

• Policy analyst

• Researcher

• Corporate Social Responsibility manager

• Programme evaluator

• Community relations manager.