Program Overview

Cultural and Creative Communication, MSc, PgCert or PgDip

Introduction

Cultural and creative industries form a central element of the Scottish economy and play a key role in shaping the society in which we live.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc, PgCert or PgDip
• Duration: 4 months, 9 months, 12 months, 21 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Art and culture are integral to our daily lives, and the ways in which these are experienced are continually changing. Street performances, galleries, festivals, museums, documentaries or social media: there are so many ways in which audiences can be challenged by new ideas and images. This interdisciplinary programme is designed to explore the many ways in which creative materials can be brought to public view. With training in business methods and public engagement, and with the option of a practical placement project, the MSc Cultural and Creative Communication is ideal for anyone planning to go on to a career in the cultural and creative industries, or wanting to learn more about how culture happens in the modern world.

Programme Fees

MSc

• Fee information: Fee category | Cost
  • EU / International students | £23,000
  • UK | £11,100

PgDip

• Fee information: Fee category | Cost
  • UK | £7,385

PgCert

• Fee information: Fee category | Cost
  • UK | £3,690

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc
• PgDip
• PgCert

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: A 2:2 Honours degree or the equivalent in English Literature or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Document Requirements

• Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
• Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme

Careers

• Media Relations Officer
• Public Relations Specialist
• Content Creator / Digital Content Producer
• Communications Manager
• Social Media Strategist

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator - Dr Barbara Barreiro

How You'll Study

• Teaching will be effected through a mix of seminars, lectures, practical work and work placement.
• Learning Methods:
  • Field Work
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
• Assessment Methods:
  • Written essays
  • Research projects
  • Presentations
  • Reflective work
  • Case studies
  • An individual dissertation project

Why Study Cultural and Creative Communication?

• to learn about and apply theories of cultural and aesthetic communication
• to understand the place of culture and heritage in society
• to explore the relationship between artist and audience, and develop strategies for cultural dissemination
• to acquire more effective communication skills and public engagement methods
• to enhance organisational and management skills
• to gain practical experience of the cultural and creative sector