MA Creative Industries Management and Policy at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our creative industries management and policy course gives you a chance to explore the requirements and benefits of sustainable and strategic policy and management in the field of creative industries.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online; Two years part-time, flexible learning | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course provides you with a comprehensive overview of the sector. It balances theory and practice within the context of the current social, political, economic and technological environments. Compulsory modules include a compulsory research methods module (0 credits).

Career pathways

Jobs gained by some of our graduates include: Director of the Jerwood Foundation, Co-ordinator at Nordic Council of Ministers, Tour Manager at Sadler's Wells, Development Officer at Bow Arts Trust, Executive Producer at Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design, Marketing Officer at the opera company Teatro Real, Madrid, International Programmer at Taipei Performing Arts Centre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in an arts subject, or in any subject together with experience of administration/management in an arts/cultural organisation, or three years’ relevant experience, for example in a management role in an arts/cultural organisation. Applications from those with non-standard academic qualifications, such as from applicants with substantial experience of administration/management, will also be considered. On the basis of prior learning and achievement, exemption may be possible for up to 50% of Year 1 elements of the MA. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,835 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 11,610 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Tw

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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