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MA Cultural and Creative Industries at York St John University

York St John University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore how the creative and cultural industries shape how we think and how they impact the world today. The creative and cultural industries are worth £108bn to the UK economy and employ 2.3 million people. They provide the news that informs our democracy, the designs that shape our cities, and are an essential positive force for society. Through this MA, you will develop your critical understanding and awareness of the key issues shaping these industries, exploring cross-disciplinary views on the social, economic, and technological contexts which they operate.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: Full time for 1 year, Part time for 2 years, Full time for 2 years with professional experience  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Interrogating Contemporary Creative and Cultural Industries; Understanding Creative and Cultural Economies; Creative Ecosystems: Networking and Growth; Creative Futures; Capstone Project OR Business Consultancy Project.

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Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in a related subject or Interview if your honours degree is in an unrelated subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate; UK rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: Full time for 1 year, Part time for 2 years, Full time for 2 years with professional experience

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