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PostgraduateMA

Cultural and Creative Industries

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Cultural and Creative Industries at University of Sussex. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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 a... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cultural Industries and Policy
Digital Innovation in Creative Practice
Critical Analysis of Media and Film
Cultural Entrepreneurship and Management
Creative Economy: Markets and Value
Cultural Institutions and Exhibition Practices
Research Methods in Cultural Studies
Dissertation: Cultural and Creative Industries
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,500

Home Student Fee

£11,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Sussex

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