Culture and creativity play a fundamental role in the development of individuals, societies, and economies worldwide. On this course you will examine the contested concepts of culture and creativity, and how policy makers, cultural organisations, and creative entrepreneurs are operating in contemporary cultures and economies on a global scale.
You will explore how organisations across the cultural and creative industries, including the arts, media and heritage sectors, work in theory and practice, as well as the impact they can have on individuals and communities. You will have the opportunity to investigate how creative and cultural organisations use digital platforms, and the role of policymakers in promoting and regulating their activity.
By studying a range of enterprises and organisations across different global territories you will critically explore how different practices are applied to produce new creative ventures and help cultural organisations to adapt to changes in technologies and consumer markets.
Working collaboratively on an entrepreneurial project, you will have the opportunity to develop your own creative ideas, gaining insight into essential entrepreneurship skills and activities.
You will also devise and carry out an independent research project into an aspect of culture, creativity and/or entrepreneurship.
Throughout you will learn from academics, including leading researchers, and gain industry insights. With their support, you will have the freedom to investigate areas of personal or professional interest, with many assessments designed to allow you to choose your own focus.
This course is rooted in cultural theory and analysis of the contemporary cultural and creative industries. It is designed for those who wish to further develop a critically informed approach to understanding professional development issues in relationship to creative entrepreneurship and enhance their career prospects by gaining breadth of insight and in-depth specialist knowledge from academic inquiry.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECI5107M | Independent Research Project (MA) | 60 | 1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth) | PFP |
| PECI5707M | Culture and Creativity: Contexts and Debates | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PECI5708M | The Business of Culture and Creativity | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PECI5709M | Entrepreneurship in the Cultural and Creative Industries | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOAH5000M | Engaging the Modern City: The Civic Researcher | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5207M | Arts Management and Cultural Leadership | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5209M | Critical Debates in Culture and Place | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5216M | Arts and Activism | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5217M | Popular Performance: from music hall to variety television | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| PECI5218M | Cultural Policy and the Politics of Culture | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5219M | Sustainable Development in Arts and Culture | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5223M | The Popular Music Industries since c.1857 | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5407M | Digital and Intermedial Storytelling | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PECI5705M | The Costumed Body: Performance, Performativity and Politics | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
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