GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
15 mo
Duration
6.5
IELTS
€32k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 15 monthsFull-time duration
- 12+ monthsPart-time duration
- Fashion, Media & Communications, Music pathways availableSpecialisation options
- Adobe Creative CampusSoftware access included
- PG Dip exit routeIntermediate qualification
This Master's program is designed for individuals with a creative background who wish to develop their own business or understand how to foster new creative enterprises. It integrates entrepreneurial skills with creative practices, encouraging innovation and commercialization. The program provides a historical and theoretical understanding of creative industries and cultural economies, enabling students to develop research-based, policy-based, or practice-based initiatives. It focuses on transforming creative and critical thinking into entrepreneurial action.
Careers
This program prepares graduates to start businesses based on their creative practices (music, media, theatre, design, games) or to work within organizations that support creative enterprises. Graduates will develop independence, integrity, entrepreneurial approaches, and an understanding of business models for creative ventures. Skills developed include teamwork, leadership, business acumen, and effective communication.
- Creative entrepreneur
- Business developer in creative industries
- Consultant
- Expert in cultural economy
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeSecond class honours (2:2) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Consideration may be given to non-graduates or those with unrelated degrees if they possess relevant experience and demonstrate postgraduate study ability. A business idea or existing self-employment/business is required.
IELTS6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0
International qualifications are accepted. Equivalent English language qualifications are also considered.
Fees
Tuition (international)£27500 per year
Tuition (home)£14300 per year (full-time), £7150 per year (part-time)
Living—
Fees are for the 2026/2027 academic year. International students cannot typically study part-time on a student visa. Additional costs for stationery, photocopying, etc., may apply.
How to apply
1. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit the online application form via the Goldsmiths student portal.
2. Provide Supporting DocumentsUpload required documents, including academic transcripts, degree certificates, and proof of English language proficiency.
3. Await DecisionThe admissions team will review your application. You may be contacted for further information or an interview.