MSc Creative and Cultural Industries Management at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time MSc prepares students for management, leadership and entrepreneurial roles across the creative and cultural sector, including film, design, digital media, games, fashion, music, publishing, advertising, arts, festivals and heritage.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Languages, Arts and Societies | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Critical Theories and Concepts in the Creative and Cultural Industries, Digital Cultural and Creative Industries and Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship, with a 60-credit Independent Project. Options include Principles of Music Industry Leadership, Innovation and Futures Thinking, Branding, Accounting and Financial Management and International Business.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for management, leadership and entrepreneurial roles in creative enterprises and cultural organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,055 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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