Cultural and Creative Industries Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Want to understand how creativity drives the world, and how the world drives creativity? This course gives you the tools to explore the cultural and creative industries in all their diversity - from music, gaming and performance to marketing, media and beyond.

You’ll gain cross-sector knowledge that reflects the broad reach of these industries, learning how they operate and adapt to technological and social change. The course also offers a global perspective, exploring diverse cultures and international media. 

From day one, you’ll combine critical thinking with hands-on experience, applying ideas to real-world projects and building a portfolio that sets you apart.

You won’t just study theory; you’ll explore: 

* What drives innovation? 

* How do politics, technology and economics impact creativity?

* Why do cultural trends matter? 

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all degree. You’ll have the freedom to explore - deepening your understanding of the topics you love while discovering new areas that spark your curiosity. Whether you’re passionate about immersive experiences, cultural leadership or digital storytelling, you’ll tailor your pathway to match your ambitions. Guided by experts, you’ll interrogate big questions about creativity, culture and innovation, and see how they shape strategies across global industries.

Practical and interdisciplinary skills are embedded in the course, and you’ll have the option to participate in the [Cultural, Media and Visual Studies department-wide modules](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/modules-at-the-department-of-cultural-media-and-visual-studies.html "Article about Department specific modules"). You can also boost your media skills by getting involved with the Students’ Union award-winning broadcast and print groups – [NSTV,](https://www.facebook.com/nstvofficial "NSTV facebook group") [URN](https://urn1350.co.uk/ "URN homepage"), and [Impact Magazine](https://impactnottingham.com/ "Impact Magazine homepage"). Plus, you’ll have access to networking and industry insights through your automatic membership to the [Creative Student Network](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/the-creative-student-network--sarah-s-experience.html "Overview of the Creative Student Network").

You’ll graduate ready for a sector that never stands still - equipped with insight, adaptability and practical skills that employers value.

Why choose this course?

* Beginners welcome! - you do not need any prior experience in the cultural and creative industries for this course.

* Go to Hollywood - opportunity to apply for our prestigious competitive [Hollywood Internships programme](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/explore-more-articles/art/Placements_and_volunteering/Hollywood_Internships.html "Overview of Hollywood Internships programme").

* Learn a language alongside your main subject with the [Language Centre optional modules](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/language-centre/modules-for-current-students/modules-for-current-students.aspx "Language Centre offer").

Proven results

* We’re a world top 100 and UK top 20 university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

* We’re 1st for graduates entering highly-skilled jobs (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2025).