This postgraduate (Master’s) degree is very hands-on and project driven. It’s built around doing creative work (not just theory or essays) and aims to help you bring your creative idea, product or career vision to life.
Key Facts
Degree & accreditation : MA Creative Practice, awarded via Plymouth Marjon University.
Duration & mode : 1 year full-time (also offered part-time over 2 years)
Location / delivery : Delivered through Make Happen Institute (based in Bristol)
Entry requirements : You need an undergraduate degree (2:2 or higher) or equivalent creative / industry experience
Cost / funding : £10,500 total for the course (UK student finance / loans may be available to cover the tuition cost)
What’s included in the fees : Tuition, accreditation, full board during residentials, and a personal mentor (PLEASE NOTE: travel fees are excluded)
Application steps : You’ll need to submit a proposal for your major project, then join an interview.
Assessment & Outcome
Assessment is mainly practical and project-based: prototypes, pitches, planning, portfolios, presentations.
You also submit research reports, case studies, evaluations, reflective work.
At the end, you’ll have a polished major project or portfolio (film, content, product, or other creative output) that’s intended to serve as a “career entry” artefact.
Who It’s For / What You’ll Gain
This MA is designed for people who:
Already have some creative skills or background (or a strong commitment to creative work)
Want to move past theory and get real work done
Want structure, accountability and mentorship to launch a creative endeavour
Want to build community, audience and impact around their work