The course was created in conjunction with the School of Arts and Cultures and key stakeholders from the creative industries.

It examines the theoretical aspects of creativity and the creative industries within their social, cultural, economic, political and increasingly, international contexts. It provides you with a setting to start-up a business and to engage on real projects with regional stakeholders.

The course is for creative graduates who want to turn their artistic and creative talents to a viable career or business start-up. It will also suit those involved in developing and growing enterprises within the sector.

It has been designed specifically for individuals with some involvement in or experience of creative industries.

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your degree should be in a subject that provides a basis for involvement in the creative industries. We will consider degrees in non-creative subjects if you can show relevant work or voluntary experience.

Examples of creative subjects include:

• media
• design
• fine arts
• music or music technology
• film
• photography
• creative writing
• computer graphics
• acting

Your application should show your experience within the creative industries. Your experience could be in a professional, voluntary or an unpaid capacity.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have a 2:2 honours degrees or non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.