University of Leeds
Global Creative Industries BA (Hons)
University of Leeds

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Global Creative Industries BA (Hons) and other courses in Cultural Studies at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cultural Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cultural Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26000 £27000 £34500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £31000 £22500 - £33000 £26000 - £45000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27030 £26226 £31137
25-75 percentile range £23161 - £32139 £19976 - £33659 £23183 - £42302

Course Description

The cultural and creative industries are a vital component of the global economy that shape how we understand the world and our place in it.

This course allows you to explore the challenges and opportunities these sectors present in a rapidly changing digital world, the role of creativity in organisations, and the ways you can articulate the value of cultural expression.

Based in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries, you will be taught across four Schools in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures and you’ll benefit from leading experts in creative industries practice and research.

You’ll be able to tailor the course to your personal ambitions by choosing to study a range of optional modules on themes including Marketing and Audiences, Enterprise and Management, and Policy and Politics. You’ll also have access to guest talks from industry professionals, and you’ll be encouraged to participate in career events such as workshops and networking sessions.

This course will equip you with the skills and confidence to forge your own path into a meaningful and rewarding career as a creative leader, manager, and thinker. thinker.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Global Creative Industries BA (Hons) at University of Leeds

23% Administrative occupations
14% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
9% Elementary occupations
6% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
4% Caring personal services
4% Welfare and housing associate professionals
3% Teaching Professionals
3% Administrative occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cultural Studies

Qualification requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Access to HE Diploma

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ. We interview all eligible applicants for this programme.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

with no less than 6.0 in each component of listening, reading, speaking and writing

TOEFL (iBT) 92

with no less than 21 in listening, 21 in reading, 23 in speaking and 22 in writing

PTE Academic 64

with no less than 60 in each component of listening, reading, speaking and writing

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Global Creative Industries, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

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