MA Learning & Teaching in the Creative Industries at BIMM University

Programme overview

A master's for those developing a career as an educator in the creative industries, combining contemporary pedagogy with practical industry knowledge. It offers an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) pathway, which includes a teaching placement, and an Experienced Educator (EE) pathway. Taught at Brighton and Bristol, in person with online tutorials.

Faculty: BIMM Music Institute | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four taught modules plus a double-weighted research dissertation: Teaching, Learning and Assessment (ITE) or Leading Educational Change (EE); Guiding Effective Learning; Planning Research into Teaching; Professional Practice Portfolio (ITE); Curriculum and Instructional Design; Coaching and Mentoring (EE option); Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

Teachers, tutors, administrators and leaders in creative arts subjects in further and higher education, or self-employed teaching, workshops, curriculum consultation and coaching; QTLS holders can teach in UK schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good degree (normally 2:2 or above) or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries; ITE pathway applicants also need a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in maths and English. Interview for all applicants, a personal statement of at least 500 words, and a portfolio for RPL. English: Academic IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK/Irish full-time fee (one-year course); part-time is £4,975 per year over two years. Eligible BIMM University alumni receive a £1,000 Creative Futures Discount. Source

International applicants: GBP 15,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time international postgraduate rate for UK study; EU/EEA/Swiss passport holders receive an automatic £6,000 discount; non-EU Early Acceptance Discount of £2,000. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bimm.ac.uk/apply/

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