MA Creative Enterprise at University of East London

Our MA Creative Enterprise is for anyone working in the creative industries who wants to learn entrepreneurial skills tailored for artistic and creative work. You’ll combine business strategy with creative practice to turn ideas into viable commercial works with a social aspect – becoming, essentially, a creative entrepreneur. This dynamic and inter-disciplinary programme welcomes students from across the creative fields – including (but not limited to) design, fine art, photography, media, digital arts, performing arts, film, music, advertising and marketing.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries  |  Department: Department of Fashion  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each module will incorporate both theoretical and contextual learning, with knowledge developed through a range of practical activities, guided reading, discussions, lectures and seminars, project work and reflection. The Creative Enterprise MA programme is rooted in practical, real-world experience, allowing you to immerse yourselves in the creative sector through our extensive links with major organisations and brands based in London. Modules include Working in the Creative Industries, Investigating Media and Communication Industries, Developing a Creative Business, Research Methods in Creative Practice, Strategic Thinking and Leadership, Project Platform.

Career pathways

Graduates from our Creative Enterprise postgraduate programme develop the creative entrepreneurial skills needed to establish a freelance career, grow a successful business or enter the job market with enhanced entrepreneurial skills.

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