London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Cultural and Creative Industries in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,996
(c. USD37,312.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The interdisciplinary Cultural & Creative Industries MA program offers a comprehensive examination of creative sectors - encompassing visual and performing arts, museums, media, and film - designed for graduates from arts, humanities, and related fields seeking intellectual engagement, career advancement, or doctoral preparation. This course equips students with analytical frameworks to understand the evolution and contemporary landscape of creative sectors, integrating perspectives from cultural theory, sociology, and media studies. Throughout this MA program, participants benefit from the combined academic rigor of King's faculty and practical insights from industry practitioners.Program HighlightsAcquire a sophisticated, globally-informed perspective on cultural and creative sectors.Study in London's dynamic cultural epicenter with unparalleled access to industry resources.Learn from faculty actively shaping contemporary discourse in these fields.Bridge theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications.Connect with influential professionals through exclusive guest lectures.Become part of a world-renowned department specializing in culture, media, and creative industries.This distinctive MA program synthesizes diverse disciplines including cultural history, digital media, management studies, cultural policy, and fashion theory. The curriculum begins with foundational theories before progressing to specialized examinations of sector-specific challenges. Students develop critical analytical skills while exploring topics like cultural policy frameworks, creative labor dynamics, and industry-specific obstacles. The program's flexible structure allows for specialization through elective modules covering areas such as media industry labor studies, gaming cultures, or emerging cultural memory scholarship. Alternatively, students might focus on urban cultural economies or market dynamics. The program concludes with either a traditional research dissertation or an industry-collaborative project, allowing students to tailor their final output to their professional aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip). Bachelor’s degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in any discipline. For those returning to study, evidence of appropriate experience will be required. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill and TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23  in each of the other skills.
Tuition
GBP
27,996