MSc Creative Industries & Cultural Policy

at University of Glasgow

Semester 1 Core Courses (Totalling 60 Credits)

• Creative Industries And Cultural Policy - Core 1 (30 Credits)
• Manging Creativity And Innovation (Creative Industries And Cultural Policy) (10 Credits)
• Project Management (Creative Industries And Cultural Policy) (10 Credits)
• Research Methods In Creative Industries And Cultural Policy (20 Credits Taught Over Two Semesters)
   

Semester 2 Courses (Totalling 60 Credits)

• Creative Lives And Cultural Industries (Creative Industries And Cultural Policy - Core 2) (30 Credits)
• Research Methods In Creative Industries And Cultural Policy (20 Credits Taught Over Two Semesters)
• Optional Course (20 Credits)

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.
 

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 language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10560
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £23520

Whether you are seeking a management role in an established organisation or plan to pursue a more entrepreneurial path, this course will equip you with a critical understanding of the landscape within which cultural and creative industries operate, and enable you to develop the analytical skills necessary for a career in this growing sector.
 

At the same time, the programme offers an academically engaging experience and will prepare you for policy advisory and consultancy roles or to pursue further postgraduate studies.