School for the Creative Industries
![Music editing equipment](/media/media/photography/photography/music/RS10572_IMGL_0027-scr.jpg)
Within the School for the Creative Industries at the University of Chester we are passionate about the creative industries and the opportunities they offer. We believe that creativity is not only a skill, but a mindset that can be applied to any field of work and life. That's why we aim to provide a dynamic, inclusive and inspiring learning environment that fosters curiosity, agency and belonging.
We are committed to building a diverse and welcoming community that values different perspectives and experiences, and we support each other to achieve our goals. We recognise the impact our subjects can have on the world and work responsibly to ensure that impact is a positive one. Our community incorporates students, staff, alumni, internal and external partners and stakeholders and we encourage those with similar values and ambitions contact us.
We are also industry-minded, meaning that we collaborate with external partners from various sectors to ensure that our courses are relevant, up-to-date and aligned with the needs and expectations of employers. We offer our students a range of employment and experiential opportunities within and outside the creative industries, from placements and live briefs to guest lectures and networking events.
We also maintain a strong connection with our alumni, who are our ambassadors and role models for our current and future students. Our graduates are not only work-ready, but also resilient, confident and ambitious. They have the skills, knowledge and attitude to succeed in their chosen careers and to make a positive impact in the world.
Within the School for the Creative Industries, we value curiosity as the driving force of learning and innovation. We take a holistic approach to teaching and learning that encourages our students to explore, experiment and express themselves in different ways. We are energising, inspirational and aspirational.
Connect with us and we will challenge you to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, to develop your own voice and vision while making a difference in the world.
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Our Courses
- UCAS Code
- T649
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
![Course image for Musical Theatre Performance BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/music/30834scr_b8f82ec8c19addf.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- W470
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
![Course image for Performing Arts BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/performing-arts/RS49035_Dance20Lyra20Performance-27-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- 74W9
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Photography (including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/art-and-design/37744scr_a28c9e65e07624e.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- 72W9
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Photography BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/art-and-design/37744scr_a28c9e65e07624e.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
![Course image for Popular Music MA](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/music/popular-music-ma.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- W341
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Popular Music Performance (Including a Foundation Year) BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/music/popular-music-ma.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- W340
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
![Course image for Popular Music Performance BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/music/popular-music-ma.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- PD39
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Product Design (including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/art-and-design/RS46520_Art-and-Design-415.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- PD38
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
![Course image for Product Design BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/art-and-design/RS46520_Art-and-Design-415.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3-6 years
![Course image for Professional Dance BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/performing-arts/RS40269_IMGL0804-lpr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- P591
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Sports Journalism (including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) - (Single Honours)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/sports-courses/RS37221_AX1I6601-lpr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- P590
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Sports Journalism BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/sports-courses/RS37221_AX1I6601-lpr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
![Course image for Storytelling MRes](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/english/RS48861_English20-20Vicarage-42-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, up to 6 years part-time
![Course image for TESOL MA](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/languages-and-cultures/28557scr_de0dab3a407dff6.jpg)