Creative and Cultural Industries

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsBusiness and management studiesEvents managementSociologyHistory of artDramaFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designDance

About this course

The MA Creative and Cultural Industries course will deliver comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theory and practice relevant to the broad field of Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs). Students will encounter key global theoretical perspectives and policy approaches, sector-based practices, issues and debates, tools and insights into evidence and decision-making for strategy and enterprise at individual, organisational and governmental levels. Through taught course units, practice-based learning and research, students will be prepared to undertake qualified management, lead business strategies, design policies and exercise entrepreneurship in CCIs.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3412 Authors, writers and translators
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
7220 Customer service supervisors

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Business and management studies, Events management, Sociology, History of art, Drama, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Dance