Global Creative Industries University of Leeds

Overview

At this Global Creative Industries BA course at University of Leeds you'll explore how technology and global trends shape creativity, and learn what makes human creativity so special. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience by working with well-known companies or starting your own projects. 

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 is suitable for those with a broad range of interests such as creative arts students, business and economics students, technology enthusiasts, students with a humanities or social sciences background and those who are aspiring entrepreneurs!

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

Career opportunities

This course is creating a new generation of creative leaders, managers and thinkers within the creative industries. Traditional career trajectories may not apply in this dynamic sector, but this course will provide you with the skills and confidence to take advantage of opportunities, as well as encouraging you to forge your own route into meaningful and rewarding work.

Embedded across four Schools within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Culture, you’ll be taught by world-leading academics and practitioners who'll provide specialist knowledge on working across the creative sectors.

The Global Creative Industries course will help you develop essential soft skills for any career. Through projects and presentations, you'll improve your communication, learning how to express your ideas clearly and confidently. Working in teams on group tasks will strengthen your collaboration skills, while tackling real-world challenges will enhance your problem-solving abilities. You'll also learn to manage your time and stay organised, handling multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Along the way, you'll build critical thinking and adaptability, preparing you not just for your studies, but for a successful future in the creative industries.