Program Overview
The Creative Industries and Cultural Policy at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Industries and Cultural Policy 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
- Tuition: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Industries and Cultural Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Creative Industries and Cultural Policy
- Managing Innovation and Creativity
- Project Management
- Research Methods 1
- Creative Lives and Cultural Industries
- Research Methods 2
- Optional course/s
- Business Finance
- Digital Transformation
- Processes of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Internationalisation of SMEs
- Intellectual Property Law
- Festivals
- Issues in Audience Management
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
- You are required to submit a personal statement of around 500 words explaining why you want to undertake the MSc in Creative Industries and Cultural Policy at Glasgow, in addition to an academic transcript, references, and linguistic proficiency documentation.
- If you do not meet the standard academic criteria but have substantial relevant professional experience, you will also be considered for entry to the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 21 January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months