Cultural and Creative Industries MA
University of Sussex
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Media, film or arts institutions; festivals, galleries and other businesses of the creative sector – this MA is for you if you want to understand how cultural and creative organisations work.On your course, you’ll study industries, texts, identities and practices from a critical perspective. You’ll explore the meaning of culture and creativity, and also:•explore cultural innovation, promotion and value in a fast-changing digital world•understand how business, technology and policy are ...Read more

Media, film or arts institutions; festivals, galleries and other businesses of the creative sector – this MA is for you if you want to understand how cultural and creative organisations work.

On your course, you’ll study industries, texts, identities and practices from a critical perspective. You’ll explore the meaning of culture and creativity, and also:

explore cultural innovation, promotion and value in a fast-changing digital world

understand how business, technology and policy are redefining cultural and creative practices today

gain professional skills needed by cultural and creative organisations in the private and public sectors.

You will also be supported by our careers team with your application for placements. The vibrant city of Brighton & Hove is a hub for cultural, creative and activist enterprise.

CAREERS

Our graduates are well prepared for careers in:

media, digital, creative and cultural industries

publishing

research

teaching

journalism

public relations

development work

curation.

Some of our graduates also go on to further study.

WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
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47th
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Badal
15 Jan 24

Campus is really amazing. Accessible for everyone and really helpful..Read more

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Rupa
14 Dec 23

Being a student here feels great One of the best blessings. The campus, learning opportunities and everything. Only the official procedures should be faster. Of sometime the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in media, film or another relevant social sciences or humanities subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£10,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The same fee is also applicable for Channel Islands and Isle of Man students.

£21,500 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£21,500 per year

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Badal
15 Jan 24
Media and Cultural Studies MA
Campus is really amazing. Accessible for everyone and really helpful...
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Rupa
14 Dec 23
Media and Cultural Studies MA
Being a student here feels great One of the best blessings. The campus, learning opportunities and everything. Only the official procedures should be faster. Of sometime the...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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