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MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise is a postgraduate Business & Management course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Business & Management · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September

The media landscape is evolving at remarkable speed, opening new and diverse career routes for aspiring professionals as well as those already working in the industry. Whether you are a content creator who understands the value of intellectual property, or an emerging manager eager to harness media platforms for changing audience needs, the Media Business and Creative Enterprise MA/MSc equips you with the insight, experience, and expertise to succeed. Designed for business-minded creatives and creatively minded strategists, the programme reflects the industry’s growing demand for talent that bridges innovation and leadership. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Tailor your degree award - choose to study for an MA or MSc through your choice of pathway modules. - Study in London, the UK’s Media Hub – you’ll be ideally located close to major broadcasters and media companies. - Access a powerful culture of start-up incubation - in partnership with the Westminster Enterprise Network and Zone 29, receive practical business support and pitch for seed funding, transforming your ideas into impactful ventures. - Commercial awareness with integrity - grasp the economics of media and content creation, while learning how to balance purpose with profit. Build the financial literacy designed to support successful enterprises and ventures that prioritise human and sustainable impact. - Learn to critically evaluate - develop cutting-edge analytic skills that enable you to understand power dynamics in global media. Join internationally recognised academics in CAMRI (Communication and Media Research Institute), a leading centre in the study of media and communication. Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Media and creative industries are key drivers of economic growth and job creation, and require graduates who possess the creativity to generate new creative content, products, and services, and the entrepreneurial skills to turn them into successful, sustainable businesses. The University’s Careers and Employability Service has a network of over 3,000 employers around the world to help our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

  • Creative Media Enterprise (Core)
  • Doing Media Research: Methods, Evidence, Ethics (Core)
  • Problem Solving in Digital Media Businesses (Core)
  • Advanced Independent Study (Dissertation or Professional Project) (Core)
  • Advertising Planning: Audience and Insight (Option)
  • Leading and Managing Creative Enterprises (Option)
  • Media Futures (Option)
  • Media Marketing, Branding, and Client Relations (Option)
  • Media Work Experience (Option)
  • Core module – MA (Option)
  • Cross Platform Content Creation (Option)
  • Core module - MSc (Option)
  • Media Analytics and Audience Data (Option)

Careers

  • Media Strategist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Start-Up Founder
  • Media Production Co-Ordinator
  • Creative Manager
  • Creative Editorial Content Creator
  • Podcast Creator
  • Media Entrepreneur
  • Communications Executive
  • Development Executive

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise at University of Westminster?

MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise at University of Westminster cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,685 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise?

It is a postgraduate course in Business & Management.

What will I study on MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise?

Modules include Creative Media Enterprise (Core), Doing Media Research: Methods, Evidence, Ethics (Core), Problem Solving in Digital Media Businesses (Core), Advanced Independent Study (Dissertation or Professional Project) (Core), Advertising Planning: Audience and Insight (Option) and Leading and Managing Creative Enterprises (Option).

What careers can MA/MSc Media Business and Creative Enterprise lead to?

Typical roles include Media Strategist, Social Media Manager, Start-Up Founder, Media Production Co-Ordinator, Creative Manager and Creative Editorial Content Creator.