Business of the Creative Industries

University of York
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsBusiness and management studiesEvents management

A-Level Entry

ABB

About this course

Develop the leadership and entrepreneurial skills to manage and inspire the creative industries. Combine advanced business knowledge with practical production and insight into film, television, theatre, music and interactive media.

The creative industries are a major UK success story. Together they contribute £110 billion to our economy every year. These industries are always on the look-out for talented graduates with business skills to continue the UK's growth as it develops international partnerships and enters new creative markets across the globe. Drawing on our expertise and our extensive industry contacts, with teaching that intersects with production-oriented activities, you'll develop the experience required to successfully initiate, drive and manage creative projects and businesses in this exciting area. You can explore your own creative potential - on screen, stage, or in interactive media - while acquiring the knowledge of leadership, marketing, finance and the law that is in high demand in creative sectors. You'll graduate with the expertise to become a business leader in the creative industries, ready to work with talented actors, writers, directors and designers from around the world.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
7220 Customer service supervisors
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2122 Mechanical engineers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Business and management studies, Events management