Course summary
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 lead business strategies, design policies and exercise entrepreneurship in CCIs.
Entry requirements
A First or Upper Second Class Honors degree (or overseas equivalent), normally in a relevant Humanities or Social Science area. Applicants that do not meet the academic entry qualification criteria but with evidence of extensive professional experience in relevant practice (3+ years) may be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22. |
Candidates for whom English is not their first language must submit the following: An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22. Scores close to these direct entry requirement can be offered indirect entry via our pre-sessional English language courses. Please note that these bookings must be complete by 31st March. If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we will only assess applications with an English language test result included.
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
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL