Culture, Media & Creative Industries BA

At King’s College London, the Culture, Media & Creative Industries BA is designed to immerse you in the practical world of media and creative work, ensuring you graduate with real, hands-on experience. From day one, you’ll engage with projects that mirror professional practice, using state-of-the-art facilities and tools to bring your ideas to life. The program emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability, helping you gain the skills employers in the creative industries value most.

Experiential learning at King’s includes opportunities such as:

• Dedicated workshops and studios for film, music, performance, and digital media projects.

• Collaborative group projects, including curating events, producing short films, and designing exhibitions.

• Professional internships in London’s cultural and creative industries, connecting theory with practice.

• Digital tools and software, including media editing platforms, sound design applications, and digital content creation tools.

• Field trips and industry visits to museums, galleries, media houses, and cultural institutions across London.

• King’s College London Libraries and Collections, providing access to extensive media and cultural resources.

• Specialized institutes and centres, such as the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries, supporting research and industry engagement.

• Opportunities to organize and participate in student-led festivals and showcases, sometimes hosted at prestigious venues like Somerset House.

Graduates of the Culture, Media & Creative Industries BA at King’s College London leave with a versatile skill set that prepares them for a wide range of creative and cultural careers. Many students move into roles such as Media Analyst, Arts Administrator, Content Producer, or Cultural Consultant, equipped with critical, creative, and adaptable thinking skills that are highly valued in the industry:

• University Careers Services provide tailored support including internships, career coaching, and networking opportunities with London’s leading media and creative organisations.

• Employment statistics show that a high proportion of graduates secure roles in media, arts, and cultural sectors, with starting salaries typically ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 depending on the role.

• Industry partnerships include collaborations with institutions like Somerset House, offering hands-on festival and event management experience.

• Accreditation value: The degree is recognised for its academic rigour and practical focus, enhancing long-term employability across cultural, creative, and media sectors.

• Graduation outcomes include creative, managerial, and analytical positions in media, arts, publishing, film, TV, music, gaming, and cultural institutions, both in the UK and internationally.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can choose to advance their studies with postgraduate programs in areas such as Media and Communication, Cultural Policy, Creative Industries Management, or Arts Administration, opening doors to senior roles in academia, research, and specialised industry sectors.