Cultural, Creative and Media Industries Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Cultural, Creative and Media Industries Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
For those who aspire to have a career in the cultural, creative, and media industries, whether in music, film and TV, theatre, fashion, publishing, or in galleries, libraries, archives, or museums (GLAM), this course will help to develop a critical understanding of the industries from a national and global perspective and prepare the next generation of cultural leaders, cultural entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers in these sectors. T he Cultural, Creative, and Media Industries (CCMIs) course offers a deep and captivating journey through theory, research, and applied learnin...
For those who aspire to have a career in the cultural, creative, and media industries, whether in music, film and TV, theatre, fashion, publishing, or in galleries, libraries, archives, or museums (GLAM), this course will help to develop a critical understanding of the industries from a national and global perspective and prepare the next generation of cultural leaders, cultural entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers in these sectors. T he Cultural, Creative, and Media Industries (CCMIs) course offers a deep and captivating journey through theory, research, and applied learning.
The Cultural, Creative, and Media Industries (CCMIs) programme offers a profound and captivating journey into the dynamic landscape of music, film, fashion, TV, gaming, publishing, GLAM, and the performing and visual arts. It equips students with the expertise to excel in leadership roles, drive strategic initiatives, influence policies, and promote entrepreneurship within the cultural, creative, and media sectors.
In the first year of study, you'll learn the key theories of cultural production and explore different industries and case studies. In the second year, you'll focus on putting your critical thinking into practice, as well as having the chance to choose specialised topics of interest. In the final year, you’ll combine practice and theory in the form of a major research and a major practical project. Alongside these core course units, there are options to pick additional courses from the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures, meaning you can explore subjects from individual artforms, as well as key issues, including the impact of digital technology, sustainability, leadership, and how to be an entrepreneur.
There is the option for you to choose to undertake a placement year, gaining industry experience. Both the host organisation and your academic mentor will oversee the placement.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A68-J38
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AAB including one essay based subject. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB including one essay based subject. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements
T Level
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally require grades AABBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are 39 Distinctions and 6 Merits in a Humanities based access course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We normally require grades AABBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A Level at grade B.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer. For this course it would be AAB including A in an essay-based subject plus the Extended Project at Grade A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDM plus one A Level in an essay based subject at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D plus additional level 3 qualifications such as an A Level at grade A and EPQ at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels at grades AB.
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