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MA/MSc Human Resource Management for the Creative Industries
Epsom
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA/MSc Human Resource Management for the Creative Industries program at UCA is a specialized course designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of human resource management principles tailored to the unique needs of the creative sector. This program is characterized by its fusion of HR best practices, creative industry insights, and strategic leadership, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in HR roles within creative organizations.
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Creative Industry Focus: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on HR practices specific to the creative industries, including advertising, design, fashion, media, and the arts.
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Talent Acquisition and Management: Students learn to attract, recruit, and manage creative talent, which is central to the success of creative organizations.
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Strategic HR Planning: The program equips students with the skills to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the business objectives of creative companies.
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Employee Engagement: Students gain insights into fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and employee engagement within creative organizations.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is fostered among students with diverse backgrounds, including HR professionals, artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to work on HR challenges unique to the creative sector.
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Leadership and Change Management: The program focuses on leadership skills and change management, preparing graduates to lead HR initiatives and drive organizational growth.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with creative industry partners, agencies, and organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world HR challenges in creative industries.
Location
Epsom
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA/MSc Human Resource Management for the Creative Industries program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within HR roles specific to creative organizations.
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HR Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as HR managers, overseeing HR functions within creative companies, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist: Proficiency in attracting and managing creative talent allows graduates to excel as talent acquisition specialists, ensuring that creative organizations have the right talent in place.
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Organizational Development Consultant: Some graduates may choose to become organizational development consultants, focusing on enhancing the performance, culture, and effectiveness of creative companies.
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Change Management Specialist: Careers as change management specialists involve leading HR-driven changes and transformations within creative organizations.
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HR Business Partner: Graduates can work as HR business partners, collaborating closely with creative leaders to align HR strategies with business goals.
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Creative Industry Recruiter: For those interested in recruitment, careers as creative industry recruiters involve connecting creative talent with job opportunities in the arts, media, and design sectors.
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Learning and Development Manager: Graduates can pursue roles as learning and development managers, designing and implementing training programs tailored to the creative workforce.
