Creative Industries Courses

Prepare for your career in the creative industries with project work, industry facilities and networking opportunities as you learn from award-winning lecturers.

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BA (Hons) 3D Animation and VFX

Learn to create stunning 3D animation and VFX projects in specialist animation labs as you master industry-standard software including Maya, Nuke and Unreal Engine.

BA (Hons) Audio Production and Music Technologies

Explore the technical, theoretical and experiential elements of audio and music technologies as you gain hands-on experience with professional-standard equipment.

BA (Hons) Digital Film Production

Work on real-world projects and learn from industry professionals as you develop the creative and practical skills you need to succeed in contemporary digital filmmaking.

BA (Hons) Digital Film Production and Screenwriting

Study on one of only a few courses of its type in the country as you gain practical digital film production skills and learn to write for film, TV, web and games.

BA (Hons) Esports

Study all aspects of the esports industry as you explore competitive gameplay, sports science, psychology, events and business.

BA (Hons) Esports and Sports Media

Learn the core skills of broadcast production and journalism with a specific focus on the rapidly-growing esports industry.

BA (Hons) Games Design and Development

Learn to design and develop games ready for a rapidly-growing industry as you develop your technical and creative skills in design, programming, art and production.

BA (Hons) Media and Communications

Develop practical workplace skills and critically analyse how the media reflects and influences the political, social and cultural landscapes.

BA (Hons) Screen Acting and Film Production

Join a thriving community of actors, film makers, script writers, designers, and gamers to explore play and screen-play texts on this ARRI Certified course.

BA (Hons) Screenwriting

Find your own voice and gain the skills and disciplines required for a future career in the screen industries.

BA (Hons) Sports Media

Explore sports media and specialise in topics such as camera operations, graphics, journalism, presenting, sports writing, graphics and social media.

BSc (Hons) Digital Film Technologies

Develop the high level of technical and creative skills required by employers in the creative and digital sector as you specialise in film technologies.

Use industry standard equipment and software throughout your studies

Work with other students and use the same technologies and equipment as employers to prepare you for work after you graduate.

See our £35 million Tech Park

Explore some of the facilities you could use on your creative industry degree.

Take part in University trips to industry events and networking opportunities 

Past students have attended international film festivals, professional film shoots and industry conventions including esports tournaments.

Creative Industries: Media

Explore our amazing Esports, Sports Media & Media and Communication courses.

Study games design and 3D animation in the creative industries

Learn from award-winning industry professionals who will help develop your passion for game design, animation and VFX with a focus on practical work, creating projects you’re proud of.

Creative Industries: Games, Animation & VFX

Find out more about our games design and animation courses.

Study Film and Screenwriting in the creative industries

Gain a wide range of skills needed for a successful digital filmmaking career through hands-on experience and classes with industry professionals and experienced filmmakers.

Creative Industries: Film

Find out more about our film and screenwriting courses.

Choose a degree that prioritises hands-on experience with industry technology and software

Prepare for life after you graduate by developing skills you will use in the workplace.

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Be taught by staff with real experience in the creative industries

Max Tyrie

Subject Leader: 3D Animation and VFX

Rams Singh

Senior Lecturer in Esports