This course encompasses a diverse range of creative disciplines and management practices to prepare you for a career in the creative industries.
You will gain knowledge of core business practices that include strategy, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship.
The course examines successful business leadership and management to develop essential knowledge and skills. Studying in a specialist creative institution provides excellent opportunities for collaboration with students on related courses in marketing as well as those studying creative subjects across visual arts, design, fashion, media, writing, music and performance.
Year one – You will examine business administration and management,and the principles of leadership to understand how businesses operate within the context of the creative industries. You will explore the key theories and practices within people and project management, data analytics, markets, accounting and finance to develop your understanding of strategic and effective approaches to business management.
Year two – You will examine the wider cultural and ethical aspects of business practices alongside recognising and understanding the role and potential impact that evolving technology may have on future growth and sustainability. You will gain an essential understanding of the legal aspects of business such as intellectual property, contracts and copyright. You will be encouraged to consider global perspectives within specialist areas and disciplines to recognise potential business opportunities.
Year three – You will develop business plans that encompass creative business strategy and planning through the development of a personalised creative business project that considers strategy, budgets, resources and time management.
Throughout your course, collaborations with creative courses will provide opportunities for experiencing a range of creative discipline management scenarios and provide context and insight into the practical operations involved in creative businesses.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Leeds Arts University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Leeds Arts University encourages applications from talented and motivated students. The University uses a wide range of methods to assess applications, these can include:
• personal statement
• predicted grades
• contextual information
• reference
• examples of your work
• digital auditions or interview
If you are successful in your application an offer will be made to you, if conditional we will ask for between 104 and 120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for.
All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass.
Applicants for this course do not need to submit examples of work.
English
You’ll need to have passed GCSE English Language or English Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. For mature students, an Access to Higher Education qualification in art and design will also be acceptable to demonstrate English language ability.
Currently studying a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design?
If you are currently studying a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, you will have already achieved level 3 qualifications which carry UCAS tariff points. When considering your application, we will, collate your achieved tariff points with those you are predicted. You will also need a GCSE grade 4/ Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature or equivalent, or Functional Skills level 2 at a pass.
Studying for Access to Higher Education or any other qualifications?
We accept several other qualifications, please contact us to discuss before you apply.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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