Overview

The Creative and Cultural Industries, M.A. degree from Keele University examines the core skills required to fill the gaps in a growing sector, across creative industries that are at the forefront of society. Build expertise and an understanding of specialist areas such as music, media, film and games. Explore the contemporary challenges impacting the sector from diversity and inclusion to sustainability, with insights into real-world scenarios. Whether you wish to take on leadership roles, excel as a creative practitioner or pursue further research through PhD study, this MA will help to prepare you for your next steps in your career.

Career opportunities:

On this course, you will explore cultural innovation, value, and power in a fast-changing digital world. You will gain an understanding of how business, technology, and policy are redefining cultural and creative practices today and the professional skills needed by cultural and creative organisations in the private and public sectors, and by regional and national government.

With these expertise, you will be prepared to embark on an exciting career across various industries as a creative practitioner/professional.

Having an MA in Creative and Cultural Industries, you can explore the following roles/careers:

Music
Filmmaking
Photography
Writing
Publishing/Journalism
Community Arts
Heritage
Research
Marketing
Business

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in the Humanities, Media, and Creative Arts
Reflective Practice in the Humanities, Media, and Creative Arts
The Creative and Cultural Industries in Local, National, and Global Context
Professional Practice in Creative and Cultural Industries
Extended Project in Creative and Cultural Industries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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87

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 degree in any Humanities or Social Science subject (including Business and Law degrees)

or

demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the typical offer which would be made to candidates, along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate's application.
Normally, you will need to provide at least one academic reference to support your application unless you have been out of study longer than two years. If it has been more than two years since you last studied on a degree-level programme, you will normally need to provide an employment reference instead.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20200 GBP / year

≈ 20200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

≈ 10100 GBP / year

Additional Details

UP - Part time £5,600 per year.

Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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