Program Overview

Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship MSc

Overview

This course brings together the latest industry research of the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies with the entrepreneurial knowledge of the Nottingham University Business School.

Course Details

• Duration: Full-time: 12 months, Part-time: 24 months
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £9,250
• International Fees: £24,300

Course Overview

This course combines critical understanding of the cultural industries with the development of key business skills. It's ideal if you want to develop entrepreneurial opportunities and businesses in the international cultural and creative industries.

Why Choose This Course?

• Sector Knowledge: Make a significant contribution to the cultural and creative sector
• Research in Practice: Appreciate the interrelationship between fundamental research and its practical application
• Essential Skills: Become fluent in the financial, marketing, and managerial aspects of the cultural industries
• Develop Enterprises: Explore models for the development of cultural and creative enterprises

Course Content

• Core Modules:
  • Cultural Policy
  • Entrepreneurial Creativity
  • Investigating Cultural Industries
  • Launching New Ventures (autumn)
  • Managing Innovation in Entrepreneurial Organisations (spring)
  • Media and Cultural Industries Practices
• Optional Modules:
  • Cultural Industries and Entrepreneurship Research Project
  • Cultural, Media and Visual Studies Dissertation

Learning and Assessment

• How You Will Learn:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • eLearning
• How You Will Be Assessed:
  • Dissertation
  • Presentations
  • Coursework
  • Essay

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK Students: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject
• EU/International Students: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees

• Qualification: MSc
• Home/UK: £9,250
• International: £24,300

Careers

• Careers Advice: We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Job Prospects: As you'd expect for such a diverse course, people go on to work in a range of roles across the cultural industries and wider cultural economy, in the UK and internationally
• Placements: We offer a range of placement opportunities, including our prestigious Hollywood Internships programme

Related Courses

• Film, Television and Screen Industries MA: Develop a sophisticated working knowledge of the industry in all its key aspects
• International Media and Communication Studies MA: Develop in-depth knowledge of the current international media and communications landscape
• Business Administration MBA: Build on your management skills and experience, and expand your global career prospects and earning potential