CertHE Business & Management for Creatives at Arts University Plymouth

Programme overview

A one-year Level 4 course combining business knowledge with creative thinking, covering marketing, finance and project skills for the creative industries and freelancers. It builds business thinking, creative problem solving, teamwork and an understanding of social and ethical responsibility, with live projects for local and national businesses.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Unit 401 Business Essentials for Creatives, Unit 402 Managing Your Business, Unit 403 Marketing, Brand & Identity and Unit 404 Your Business Project, with sector insights on digital transformation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and internationalisation.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into employment, self-employment or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language, plus a combination of AS and A-level qualifications or equivalent; typical offer 72-120 UCAS points. Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent). UCAS code BY67; institution code P65.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). CertHE full-time UK fee (1-year course) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2027/28). CertHE EU & international fee (1-year course) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/545b04c4-4822-41d5-8f21-2174fb561262/business-management-for-creatives?studyYear=2027

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