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University of Glasgow: Creative Industries and Cultural Policy
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| melanie.selfe@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This programme provides an interdisciplinary grounding in the key economic, cultural and policy forces shaping the development of the creative industries. Theoretical and analytical depth is coupled with an emphasis on the realities of contemporary cultural production, in order to deliver both a rigorous academic experience and a foundation for a career in the sector.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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You will be taught by the world leading teams in the School of Culture and Creative Arts and the Adam Smith Business School. Guest speakers will provide current industry insights from across the sector.
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Glasgow offers an ideal environment for students studying the Creative and Cultural Industries. It is a culturally vibrant city, with thriving music, theatre, and visual art scenes, and the greatest concentration of creative industries in Scotland.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Creative Industries and Cultural Policy MSc involves a taught course followed by an individual supervised dissertation.
The taught component which starts in September involves a combination of lectures, seminars and group-work sessions. In previous years the teaching on the two largest core courses, Creative Industries and Cultural Policy (semester 1) and Creative Lives and Cultural Industries (semester 2) has been supported by guest lectures, in which practitioners, policy makers and key influencers from across the creative sector have been invited to share their perspectives.
This is followed by an individual supervised research dissertation (worth 60 credits). The academic team have extensive experience of conducting empirical studies within the creative sector, and are thus able to support a wide range of industry and policy related topics and research approaches.
Semester 1 Core courses Creative Industries and Cultural Policy - Core 1 Research Methods in Creative Industries and Cultural Policy Manging Creativity and Innovation (Creative Industries and Cultural Policy) Project Management (Creative Industries and Cultural Policy)
Semester 2 Core course Creative Lives and Cultural Industries (Creative Industries and Cultural Policy - Core 2)
Optional courses totalling 20 credits (subject to availability) Issues In Audience Management Intellectual Property Law Digital Marketing Strategy Internationalisation of SMEs Managing Diversity In Organisations Cultural Cities and Creative Regions Cultural Institutions
Summer Creative Industries and Cultural Policy Dissertation
Some optional courses might not be available every year.
CAREER PROSPECTS
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.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Arts or Humanities or Social Science or Business or Economics or Law or any other relevant subject. We may also accept degrees in any other subject. Applicants without the normal academic qualifications, but with substantial relevant professional experience in the creative/cultural sector, will also be considered for entry. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This programme provides an interdisciplinary grounding in the key economic, cultural and policy forces shaping the development of the creative industries at global, national and local levels. Theoretical and analytical depth is coupled with an emphasis on the realities of contemporary cultural production, in order to deliver both a rigorous academic experience and a foundation for a career in the sector.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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You will be taught by the world leading teams in the Centre for Cultural Policy Research and the Adam Smith Business School. Frequent invited speakers will provide current industry insights from across the sector.
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Glasgow offers an ideal environment for students studying the Creative and Cultural Industries. It is a culturally vibrant city, with thriving music, theatre, and visual art scenes, and the greatest concentration of creative industries in Scotland.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Creative Industries and Cultural Policy MSc involves a taught course followed by an individual supervised dissertation.
The taught component which starts in September involves a combination of lectures, seminars and group-work sessions. In previous years the teaching on the two largest core courses, Creative Industries and Cultural Policy (semester 1) and Contemporary Cultural Production (semester 2) has been supported by guest lectures, in which practitioners, policy makers and key influencers from across the creative sector have been invited to share their perspectives.
This is followed by an individual supervised research dissertation (worth 60 credits). The academic team have extensive experience of conducting empirical studies within the creative sector, and are thus able to support a wide range of industry and policy related topics and research approaches
Semester 1 core courses (totalling 60 credits)
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND CULTURAL POLICY - CORE 1 (30 credits) MANAGING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND CULTURAL POLICY) (10 credits) PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND CULTURAL POLICY) (10 credits) RESEARCH METHODS 1 (CCPR) (10 credits) Semester 2 courses (totalling 60 credits)
CREATIVE LIVES AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND CULTURAL POLICY - CORE 2) (30 credits) RESEARCH METHODS 2 (CCPR) (10 credits) Optional course (20 credits) Semester 2 optional courses may include (subject to availability):
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: NEW MODELS OF BUSINESS (10 credits) INTERNATIONALISATION OF SME'S (10 credits) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (20 credits) ISSUES IN AUDIENCE MANAGEMENT (20 credits) Dissertation
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND CULTURAL POLICY DISSERTATION (60 credits) Some optional courses might not be available every year.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 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. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
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- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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