MA Creative and Cultural Industries Management at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to thrive in the fast-changing, global creative cultural industry. Blend academic insights with real-world experience. Develop expertise and confidence in fields such as music, heritage, tourism and media.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts and Cultures | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Strategic thinking & problem-solving: develop analytical and planning strategies to drive innovation. You'll also take a further module from the pathway modules listed above. Compulsory modules include: Creative and Cultural Sector: Past, Present, Future, Creative Industries, Policy, Intellectual Property and AI, Creative Industry Consulting Project, Introduction to Research for Professional Practice, Final Research Project, Creative and Cultural Sectors: Past, Present, Future.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: visual and performing arts; performing arts; music management; film and digital media; policy and leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in an arts, humanities, social sciences or business discipline. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications in any discipline alongside relevant professional experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4197f/#how-to-apply

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