MA Creative and Cultural Industries / Entry requirements

A First or Upper Second Class Honors degree (or overseas equivalent), normally in a relevant Humanities or Social Science area.

Applicants that do not meet the academic entry qualification criteria but with evidence of extensive professional experience in relevant practice (3+ years) may be considered on an individual basis.

Candidates for whom English is not their first language must submit the following:

An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.

Scores close to these direct entry requirement can be offered indirect entry via our pre-sessional English language courses. Please note that these bookings must be complete by 31st March.

If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we will only assess applications with an English language test result included.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate experience and/or significant understanding of the professional issues surrounding creative and cultural industries practices and/or policy contexts.