Program Overview
The Creative and Cultural Industries Management at Northumbria University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Creative and Cultural Industries Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative and Cultural Industries Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 7
- Theory to Practice in Cultural Events Management
- Contemporary Issues in Cultural Event Management
- Dissertation
- The Cultural Manager
- Work Place Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Standard Entry
Candidates should possess one of the following- a degree in an arts related area
- a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an aspect of event management
- considerable relevant work experience supported by evidence that the work required use of a range of critical, analytical or management abilities.
Plus one of the following:
International/English Language RequirementsInternational applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
- Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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