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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Creative and Cultural Industries
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Creative and Cultural Industries course at University of Manchester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
AAB, including a Grade A in an essay-based arts, humanities or social science subject. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer. Typical Contextual Offer: ABC, including a Grade A in an essay-based arts, humanities or social science subject for applicants who meet our contextual offer criteria. For further information and to check eligibility visit our Contextual Offers page. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,500 per year |
| International | £26,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W900
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Creative and Cultural Industries course.
The Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) programme offers a profound and captivating journey into the performing and visual arts by exploring the dynamic landscapes of music, film, fashion, TV, gaming, and publishing. It equips students with the expertise to excel in leadership roles, drive strategic initiatives, influence policies, and promote entrepreneurship within the realm of creative and cultural sectors.
In the first year of study, you'll learn the basics of cultural production through exploring different industries and strategies. In the second year, you will develop critical thinking skills and tailor your studies by choosing specialised topics of interest. In the final year, you can either do a research project or a practical project. Alongside the core modules, there will be options to pick additional modules from across the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures, meaning you can explore subjects such as sustainability, leadership, and business.
There will also be opportunities to gain valuable industry experience through an extended placement during your third year which will be overseen by both the host organisation and your academic mentor.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business and management
• Media and communication studies
• Social sciences
• Cultural studies
• Creative arts and design
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Creative and Cultural Industries course at University of Manchester features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
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Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
med
Organisation and management
80%
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Organisation and management
80%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
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How well organised is your course?
82%
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Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
67%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
80%
high
Organisation and management
80%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
high
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
med
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
58%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
68%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
63%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
49%
low
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
73%
low
Organisation and management
73%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
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How well organised is your course?
76%
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Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
51%
low
Student voice
51%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
30%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
56%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
high
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
47%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
72%
low
Learning resources
72%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
62%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
66%
low
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
57%
low
Student information
The Creative and Cultural Industries course at University of Manchester features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Spanish | A | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Business Studies | A | |||||
| French | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Film Studies | A | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Creative and Cultural Industries course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Manchester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Administrative occupations
12%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Elementary occupations
8%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
79%
Say it fits with future plans
49%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
27%
Business and public service associate professionals
25%
Finance Professionals
8%
Managers, directors and senior officials
7%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Creative and Cultural Industries course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Manchester graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£39.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Creative and Cultural Industries.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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