Business of the Creative Industries
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 10/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Develop the leadership and entrepreneurial skills to manage and inspire the creative industries. Combine advanced business knowledge with practical production and insight into film, television, theatre, music and interactive media.
The creative industries are a major UK success story. Together they contribute £110 billion to our economy every year. These industries are always on the look-out for talented graduates with business skills to continue the UK's growth as it develops international partnerships and enters new creative markets across the globe. Drawing on our expertise and our extensive industry contacts, with teaching that intersects with production-oriented activities, you'll develop the experience required to successfully initiate, drive and manage creative projects and businesses in this exciting area. You can explore your own creative potential - on screen, stage, or in interactive media - while acquiring the knowledge of leadership, marketing, finance and the law that is in high demand in creative sectors. You'll graduate with the expertise to become a business leader in the creative industries, ready to work with talented actors, writers, directors and designers from around the world.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- W900
- Institution code:
- Y50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
ABBPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDMAccess to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 creditsScottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 pointsWJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A - BExtended Project
COCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDMT Level
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
Undergraduate English Language requirements https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/
Contextual admissions
Contextual offers take social and economic factors that may have prevented you from reaching your true academic potential into account.
We know that some students face significant barriers during their journey to university. Contextual offers promote fairness and diversity in our community of talented students.
With a contextual offer, UK students can receive a reduced offer of up to two grades below our typical entry requirements.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25800 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £25800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note these fees are for 2025 entry. Fees for 2026 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
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