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Master of Creative Industries

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An MA with film, Music or digital media production specialisms for careers in the creative industries.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Creative Industries to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in music (changing music creation
Shorts and television. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Cinema programming or marketing
Film making
Animation
Creative and media industries
PhD study

Curriculum

Students specialise in film (production and consumption of feature films)
Music (changing music creation
Distribution and audiences) or digital media production (documentaries
Shorts and television
Ending with their own short film)
Alongside research and communication skills development.

Entry requirements

Academic

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or higher in any subject. All students will be required to attend an interview to discuss their application
This may be either in person or online
Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
Some require 2:1 or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 65
Duolingo 110

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
000
3
000 or 8
000 by country group)
Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,900 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£29,439 GBP

Program details

Campus	Headington
Faculty or school	School of Arts
Department	Creative Industries
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.