Our practice-based Master's degree empowers you to explore and create in the dynamic world of creative arts and media. Taught by industry experts in film, theatre, creative writing, and media, this program offers hands-on experience in content creation, writing for production, and performance making. Based in London's vibrant East End, you'll develop the skills needed to thrive in the creative industries, with opportunities to apply your learning in real-world settings. Engage with creative industries and cultural practices through opportunities within the curriculum. Experience practice-led, project-based learning that combines creative exploration with critical analysis. Develop new ideas and innovative practices that have direct applications in the Creative Industries. Graduate with a broad skill set, including creative, critical, and professional expertise, to adapt and thrive in both UK and global cultural and economic contexts.
This programme will develop your creativity and technical expertise across a range of creative arts and media disciplines. Through a blend of practical skills and critical thinking, you’ll gain the ability to produce and evaluate work in film, performance, and digital media, while applying your learning to real-world professional contexts.
You will learn to design and manage creative projects independently and collaboratively, refining your work through reflection and evaluation against industry and academic standards. The programme emphasises both creative entrepreneurship and enterprise, preparing you to thrive in the ever-evolving creative industries.
You will engage in a variety of learning experiences, from workshops and seminars to masterclasses and professional projects. The final project, developed with external professional support, will allow you to showcase your skills in a live-brief environment.
The programme is taught by experts with strong industry connections, providing you with access to cutting-edge creative practices and opportunities to work with renowned organisations. Supported by state-of-the-art production and rehearsal spaces, you'll have the tools to bring your creative ideas to life, while receiving guidance from staff with expertise in both written and practice-based research.
You'll be taught across four assessed modules, including guided electives. Two in both semesters 1 and 2, and will complete a final project in conclusion of your studies.
There are two compulsory modules in Making Media, and Creative Production, and three elective modules.
The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of the Arts fall within the following English band:
Band 5: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.