Business for the Creative Industries MA
Met Film School Campus, United Kingdom
Business for the Creative Industries MA
Met Film School
Creative Industries Business & Management
Program Overview: MA Business for the Creative Industries
The MA Business for the Creative Industries at Met Film School is an innovative and flexible postgraduate course that prepares you for leadership roles in the creative sector. Whether you are a creative professional seeking a formal business qualification or a business graduate looking to transition into the arts and culture sector, this program offers an ideal balance of academic rigour and practical learning.
The course covers industry-relevant skills including finance, law, marketing, project and resource management, sustainability, and digital communications. You will undertake advanced research into your specialist creative field and complete a work placement within the industry, ensuring you develop the practical skills and connections needed to succeed.
Available full-time over one calendar year or part-time over two years, this MA allows flexibility for your personal and professional commitments. The curriculum is designed to provide both academic depth and real-world relevance, with mentorship from seasoned industry professionals and collaborative project opportunities.
Key Program Highlights
- Tailored learning experience allowing you to focus on key creative industries such as film, games, performing arts, and popular music
- Industry engagement through mentorship by experienced professionals and practical collaborative projects
- Real-world experience including attendance at major film festivals and funding support for creative ventures
- Graduate with a robust portfolio showcasing your specialised business and creative skills
Curriculum & Modules
The MA Business for the Creative Industries curriculum blends business fundamentals with creative industry specialisation. Modules are designed to build your expertise progressively, from foundational business concepts to an entrepreneurial capstone project, ensuring you are equipped for leadership in the creative economy.
Introduction to Creative Industries Business
Core ModuleThis module prepares candidates with a business background for scholarship in the creative industries and encourages those with experience as artists and performers to approach their subject from a business perspective.
Finance, Law & Risk Management
Core ModuleCovers budgets and financial statements, copyright and IP, rights licensing, legal and financial risks, and local and global perspectives, with practical application to careers in the creative industries.
Digital Marketing Strategy
Core ModuleStudents research, develop, and evaluate a digital marketing strategy, appraising theoretical frameworks and developing analytical and practical skills in relation to organisational strategic aims and digital communications.
Project and Resource Management
Core ModuleDevelops essential skills in managing people, resources, risks, and contracts within the creative industries context, with emphasis on sustainability and responsible leadership.
Research for the Creative Industries
Core ModuleStudents undertake advanced research into their specialist creative field, exploring current theories, principles, and discussions relating to diversity, sustainability, and ethics within the creative sector.
Entrepreneurial Project
Core ModuleCandidates develop an entrepreneurial project of their own design, which may include promoting a creative arts output, producing a film or video game, launching a small business venture, organising an arts event, or creating digital content.
Specialisation & Elective Options
Admission Requirements
The MA Business for the Creative Industries welcomes applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Whether you hold a creative or business degree, or bring relevant industry experience, you are encouraged to apply through Uni4Edu to begin your application journey.
Academic Requirements
- Academic QualificationA 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a 2:2 degree in a creative industry-related subject
- Non-Standard EntryApplicants without a degree but with significant relevant industry experience may be considered through portfolio and interview
- Age RequirementAll applicants must be 18 years or older at the time the programme begins
- PortfolioCreative work samples such as creative writing, business proposals, film work, or photography submitted as online links
- InterviewAll shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, which can be conducted online for international applicants
English Language Requirements
- IELTS6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill (5.5 minimum may be considered)
- TOEFL iBT79-100
- Other TestsCambridge PET, ESOL Skills for Life, or Trinity Level 1 may also be accepted
Required Documents
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships & Funding
Met Film School offers a number of scholarship opportunities for postgraduate students, alongside external funding options. Uni4Edu can help you explore available financial support and guide you through the application process for these awards.
Voices That Matter — Dan Demissie Scholarship
Named in honour of Met Film School London graduate Dan Demissie, this scholarship is awarded to one student per year across London, Leeds, or Berlin campuses, supporting underrepresented voices in the screen and creative industries.
Women in the Screen Industries Scholarship
This scholarship supports women pursuing postgraduate studies in the screen and creative industries, recognising the importance of gender diversity and encouraging more women into leadership roles within the sector.
UK Postgraduate Loan (Student Finance England)
Up to GBP 11,222UK students enrolled on Met Film School Masters courses may be eligible for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England, as Met Film School is a registered Office for Students (OfS) Higher Education provider.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
The MA Business for the Creative Industries equips graduates with the strategic, financial, and entrepreneurial skills needed to lead in a rapidly evolving creative economy. Met Film School's dedicated careers service, MetFilm Futures, supports students from day one with employability guidance, industry networking, and professional development.
Potential Career Roles
Where Graduates Work
Rankings & Recognition
As a specialist film and creative industries school, Met Film School is not typically ranked in traditional university league tables. However, it is widely recognised for its practical, industry-focused education, prestigious memberships, and strong graduate employment outcomes across the creative sector.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Film & Media Production | ScreenSkills | Accredited Provider |
| Creative Industries Education | CILECT | Full Member (160+ global institutions) |
| Graduate Employment (Creative Industries) | Met Film School Internal Data | 87% employed within 6 months |
| Practical Screen Education | Industry Recognition | Tutors include BAFTA and Oscar nominees |
How to Apply
Applying for this program is easy with Uni4Edu. Our team will guide you through every step of the process — from document preparation to final enrolment.
Contact Uni4Edu
Reach out to our team via email or phone. We will assess your profile and confirm your eligibility for this program.
Prepare Your Documents
Our advisors will provide you with a personalised checklist of required documents and help you prepare your application package.
Submit Your Application
Uni4Edu will submit your application on your behalf and keep you updated on its progress throughout the review period.
Receive Your Offer
Once accepted, we will help you understand your offer, arrange visa support if needed, and guide you through the enrolment process.
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