Course summary
Our dynamic, multi-disciplinary Creative Enterprise postgraduate course is designed for anyone working in a creative specialism, whether freelance or looking to start a new business. Suitable creative industries include, for example, film, interior design, music performance, photography, journalism, advertising, fashion design, fashion marketing, fashion textiles, graphic design, animation, illustration, CGI and games development. Those working in digital creative Industries will benefit just as much from the programme’s resources. This course uniquely reflects the changing nature of creative industries, where innovation comes from disruption, and bringing together the different creative disciplines helps identify solutions and create new opportunities. As a Creative Enterprise postgraduate student, you will enhance your skillset by developing entrepreneurial skills to commercialise your creative practice. You’ll gain knowledge and learn how to balance creativity and commerciality, and develop a portfolio of commercial work appropriate to your particular industry. This multi-disciplinary Creative Enterprise postgraduate course brings together creatives from a huge number of disciplines. This kind of exposure to different views and experiences is only possible when people come together to share and learn. This increased knowledge and skillset supports entrepreneurial endeavours, innovation and collaborative working across the creative and cultural industries, including the digital creative industries. The programme is developed and delivered by professional creative industry experts. It remains relevant to the constant changes in the global creative industries and prepares the students to enter their chosen field with confidence. The programme will be taught in blended online and traditional forms, including individual tutorials, lectures, seminars, industry talks and visits, as well as incorporating self-directed study. Following the programme, many students choose to freelance or set up their own business, and connect with the UEL Creatives Agency for future opportunities.
Modules
Year 1: Working in the Creative Industries, Investigating Media and Communication Industries, Developing a Creative Business, Research Methods in Creative Practice, Strategic Thinking and Leadership, and Project Platform.
Assessment method
The creative enterprise programme uses a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Each module is assessed separately, and there is typically one assessment submission for each taught module; therefore, three assessments in each term. The MA in Creative Entrepreneurial Practice is awarded when a student has successfully passed all six modules. Knowledge is assessed by a combination of: Coursework Reports Project work Group work Case studies
Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent with evidenced knowledge of the creative industries. International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD