MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
Explore and enhance your technical skills and abilities, integrating industry standard technologies and knowledge.
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Fees
MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
Domestic Fees
Total Course Fees: £6,750*
SAE staff and alumni discount
SAE alumni and staff receive a 25% discount on fees.
A Government Master’s loan may be available to applicants from England and Wales.
MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
International Fees
Total Course Fees: £6,750*
SAE staff and alumni discount
SAE alumni and staff receive a 25% discount on fees.
Duration(s)
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
Course Durations
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Start Date(s)
MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
Start Dates
Online
May
September
Entry Requirements
MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
Domestic Entry Requirements
You will have either:
Option A
a Bachelor degree with Honours (2:2 or higher) in a relevant field, plus 1 year's work experience.
Option B
At least five years of professional creative industry experience.
Option C
Completion of the PGCert Professional Development
Students successfully copmleting the PGCert Professional Development with SAE Institute will be accepted for entry on to this programme.
As part of your application, you should also prepare:
A portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative work experience. This must include all media files (not links) and a written document summarising your involvement in the project(s) submitted. This must not be coursework from your previous degree.
A 500 proposal that outlines what you want to do for your Master's Major Project and why.
A CV
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, please refer to the International Entry Requirements below.
MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
International Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements
English language requirements
A candidate whose first language is not English must present evidence of having passed an English language test. The minimum acceptable level is:
IELTS (UKVI or Academic) (minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0)
Pearson Test of English (minimum 51 in all subscores)
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (minimum grade C)
Cambridge English: Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2 First) – minimum grade C
TOEFL (IBT or IBT Home Edition online) 72 overall with the following component scores:
- Listening – 17
- Writing – 17
- Speaking – 20
- Reading – 18
LanguageCert ESOL examinations:
- International ESOL C1 Expert – pass in all four components
- International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) – minimum 33 in all components
- ESOL Integrated Skills in English II – pass in all components
• IELTS Indicator* (online) – minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0
*Accepted on exceptional basis for the applicants whose local test centres are affected by closures due to Covid-19
*Accepted on exceptional basis for the applicants whose local test centres are affected by closures due to Covid-19
An English language bachelor degree or higher;
Successful completion of a short research report in English;
Evidence of significant professional practice in English
An online interview with MPP academic staff
The Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries programme offers early or mid-career creative media professionals the opportunity to critically reflect on and evaluate their existing high-level knowledge and skills, augment them in a self-directed, project- or work-based programme.
THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER BEGINS NOW
An original creative media project will underpin all aspects of the learning design. By successfully completing the programme, you will be able to make sound judgements on creative media project design and implementation, and will have a depth of new knowledge, practical skills and theoretical understanding in a range of specific creative media practices. You will also have a self-critical awareness of your professional capabilities and strategies for continuing personal and professional development.
Nurture understanding and application in practice of the inter-relationship between theoretical and practical elements in creative media.
Develop your ability to implement innovative and creative solutions, and operate effectively within a variety of professional contexts.
Ability to solve complex problems independently and develop critical, analytical and reflective skills and abilities, and communicate outcomes effectively through a range of means.
Work-based projects
Enables you to combine work and study by completing assessment through work-based projects.
Tailored for you
Allows you to tailor your learning and course content to match your interests and career aspirations.
Expert leaders
Provides cutting edge scholarship enriched by the support and guidance of an expert mentor.
Online learning
Is completed through online distance learning, giving you flexibility around your professional and personal life
What you'll learn
Critical Understanding of Theory
Project Research
Theoretical and Practical Elements in Creative Media
Deeper understanding of your Practice
Analytical and Communication Skills
Course Structure
The MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries is broken up into three distinct stages, each designed to develop different skills.
Trimester 1
This module allows students to develop their own Major Project idea, providing them with the tools for planning, research methodologies, and grounding them in scholarly practice. The module will be underpinned by theoretical perspectives in creative media in order to address research questions or problems.
This module allows students to develop their own Major Project idea, providing them with the tools for planning, research methodologies, and grounding them in scholarly practice. The module will be underpinned by theoretical perspectives in creative media in order to address research questions or problems.
Students will develop an abstract in an area related to their Major Project. Then, in collaboration with peers, they will typically organise a research conference or seminar and present the outcomes of their own project idea in order to gain a deeper understanding of the chosen topic. Students should gather feedback from peers, explain and defend their thoughts informed by the research outcomes, and use this experience to refine their Major Project ideas.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through a portfolio of coursework,
which might usually include outputs from a research conference or seminar, and a Major
Project proposal.
An indicative syllabus for the module will include:
o Conducting research at postgraduate level
o Textual research methods
o Digital culture
o Narratology, postmodernism
o Arts/Sciences historical relationship
o Important current thinkers in the chosen field
o Innovation and risk-taking, entrepreneurship
o Approaches to Creative Media project design
o Management and production of creative projects
o Cultural and ethical considerations in professional practice
o Relationship between professional practice and work-based learning principles
o Organisation of research symposia/seminars
o Research presentation (written, visual and oral)
Learning resources and reading lists will be updated regularly and made accessible through
the VLE.
Students will develop an abstract in an area related to their Major Project. Then, in collaboration with peers, they will typically organise a research conference or seminar and present the outcomes of their own project idea in order to gain a deeper understanding of the chosen topic. Students should gather feedback from peers, explain and defend their thoughts informed by the research outcomes, and use this experience to refine their Major Project ideas.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through a portfolio of coursework,
which might usually include outputs from a research conference or seminar, and a Major
Project proposal.
An indicative syllabus for the module will include:
o Conducting research at postgraduate level
o Textual research methods
o Digital culture
o Narratology, postmodernism
o Arts/Sciences historical relationship
o Important current thinkers in the chosen field
o Innovation and risk-taking, entrepreneurship
o Approaches to Creative Media project design
o Management and production of creative projects
o Cultural and ethical considerations in professional practice
o Relationship between professional practice and work-based learning principles
o Organisation of research symposia/seminars
o Research presentation (written, visual and oral)
Learning resources and reading lists will be updated regularly and made accessible through
the VLE.
Trimester 2
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of an
individual portfolio of work, which might typically include project plans, the projects themselves, and reflective report(s) addressing the work completed.
individual portfolio of work, which might typically include project plans, the projects themselves, and reflective report(s) addressing the work completed.
This module is intended to prepare students to their Creative Media Major Project module. Students will work with their Learning Advisor and other faculty to reflect and identify gaps in their skills and knowledge which will be needed to complete the programme. A bespoke set of projects and learning activities will then be scheduled for the student to address these gaps, ensuring that they also meet the required learning outcomes, which students will be required to evidence by critical contextualisation of their learning within the broader frame of their professional practice.
The module thereby both provides essential development of the student’s professional practice and equips the students with the self-reflective, analytical and project management skills to ensure that they become effective life-long learners.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of an individual portfolio of work, which might typically include project plans, the projects themselves, and reflective report(s) addressing the work completed. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual basis, primarily through the previous module (Project
Planning & Theoretical Perspectives), though perspectives can be refined and refocused based on feedback or further reflection. A rationale for reframing the professional activates can therefore be presented to respond to opportunities or shortcomings that have arisen. Learning resources and reading lists will be updated regularly and made accessible through the VLE.
The module thereby both provides essential development of the student’s professional practice and equips the students with the self-reflective, analytical and project management skills to ensure that they become effective life-long learners.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of an individual portfolio of work, which might typically include project plans, the projects themselves, and reflective report(s) addressing the work completed. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual basis, primarily through the previous module (Project
Planning & Theoretical Perspectives), though perspectives can be refined and refocused based on feedback or further reflection. A rationale for reframing the professional activates can therefore be presented to respond to opportunities or shortcomings that have arisen. Learning resources and reading lists will be updated regularly and made accessible through the VLE.
Trimester 3
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to be Master of Arts or Master of Science. The study path you choose along your degree will lead to one of the below awards…
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Arts.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
In the Creative Media Major Project module, students will complete the project which they have planned and developed over the course of the programme. The project will demonstrate technical mastery in their chosen field, using methods appropriate to creative arts disciplines. This module leads to the award of a Master of Science.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Students will be supported to achieve module outcomes through the completion of a major piece of creative media work, which may be written, practical, or a combination of both; and the successful completion of a viva voce examination, which may include a presentation of the major project work. An indicative syllabus for the module is negotiated and approved with faculty on an individual
basis, through the planning process and work completed in previous modules.
Career Outcomes
How will this course help my career?
The course provides the necessary skills to successfully operate in professional creative media environments, and enhance your professional practice of creative media at any stage of your career. By facilitating the development of professional and research skills and the acquisition of transferable skills for lifelong learning pertinent to academic and industry settings.
FUNDING OPTIONS
If you are not able to self-fund the course, there are the following loans available:
If you’re an eligible student in England starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to £11,570 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2021
Postgraduate student finance information for 2021 is now available
Applications for Student Finance England’s Postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral Loan service for 2021 is expected to open at the end of June.
When the time comes, it’s quick and easy to apply at www.gov.uk/studentfinance
Find out more about Postgraduate Master’s Loans including eligibility, application and repayment information.
Funding for postgraduate loans is different if you normally live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Moving somewhere to study does not count as normally living there.
Full-Time
Trimester |
Fees |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | £2250 |
| Trimester 2 | £2250 |
| Trimester 3 | £2250 |
Part-Time
Trimester |
Fees |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | £1125 |
| Trimester 2 | £1125 |
| Trimester 3 | £1125 |
| Trimester 4 | £1125 |
| Trimester 5 | £1125 |
| Trimester 6 | £1125 |
Student Spotlight
Course FAQs
As an online programme it assumes a great degree of self-motivation since it is self-directed. However in terms of support and contact, students are assigned a Learning Advisor who guides them through their study path (what to study, subject specific advice related to their research focus, how to study, etc.).
Students interact with their learning advisor on a regular basis; formally 6 hrs of LA support per 60 credit module or combination of modules.
Course content is produced based on students needs and topical issues (e.g. a critique of a bibliography) rather than a weekly syllabus, given that the programme is research based.
All the above documentation and course content is available via Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment.
We also schedule a number of live webinars across all modules to cover some essential content and assessment requirements.
It is not expected that students will need access, given the programme is delivered online. However this is at the campuses’ discretion to offer additional facilities should they wish.
In addition, as most students on the course will be working in industry, they normally will have access to the resources required. Many resources are also freely available online.
