Creative Industries (Taught)

Designed for graduates and professionals across a range of disciplines, this MA provides critical and practical tools to explore, apply, and lead with creativity in diverse cultural and organisational contexts.

• Join a rapidly growing industry – The creative industries are among the fastest-expanding sectors in the global economy, driven by technological innovation, digital transformation, and new business models.

• Develop industry-ready skills – Gain expertise in creative strategy, digital storytelling, media production, and business innovation to prepare for leadership roles in the creative economy.

• Apply your learning in real-world settings – Access competitive internship opportunities with industry partners such as creative agency MAKETANK.

• Connect with industry specialists – Learn from guest tutors, professional mentors, and expert lecturers who bring real-world insights from film, publishing, branding, gaming, and immersive media.

• Engage with cutting-edge creative practices – Explore storytelling, filmmaking, gaming, branding, live and digital arts, and digital publishing, while also curating creative events across the city and region.

• Enhance your career prospects – Graduates secure roles in film, television, publishing, branding, advertising, gaming, and emerging creative technologies, with opportunities to launch their own creative ventures.

• Turn ideas into impact – Benefit from startup incubators, business mentorship, and funding opportunities to support entrepreneurial projects in the creative industries.

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page