CertHE • Undergraduate Business & Management for Creatives

With Foundation

This course provides students with a practical introduction to business principles tailored for the creative industries. Through the first two units—Business Essentials for Creatives and Managing Your Business, students build a strong foundation in finance, legal frameworks, ethical practices, and resource management. In Marketing, Brand & Identity, they explore how to reach audiences, build brand trust, and communicate value through creative thinking and digital tools. These combined skills prepare students to confidently approach their final 'Your Business Project', where they apply their learning to develop, plan, and pitch a creative business concept, turning their ideas into viable and responsible enterprises.

Duration

1 year

Start Date

November, February, June

Campus

Manchester, Canary Wharf

Study Mode

Full Time

Course Summary

Tuition Fee£ 9535
Awarding BodyArts University Plymouth
Student ModeFull Time
Foundation YearIncluded

Course Modules

Explore the comprehensive curriculum designed to develop your skills year by year through structured learning paths

Modules may include*:

Module Code

401

Business Essentials for Creatives

30 Credits

Module Code

402

Managing Your Business

30 Credits

Module Code

403

Marketing, Brand & Identity

30 Credits

Module Code

404

Your Business Project

30 Credits

*Subject to change.

Entry Requirements

Learn about our mission to make higher education accessible and empowering for every learner.

English Language Requirements

To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level or above of the Common European Framework (CEFR).

A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include:

  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above

  • IELTS 5.5 overall

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English

  • VCAD Internal English Assessment

For further details, please see the VCAD English Assessment policy.

Academic Requirements

Standard Academic Route

72 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3

  • For international qualifications, ENIC (formerly NARIC) will be used to establish equivalence to their comparable level in the UK.

Non-standard Academic Route

  • For applicants aged 21 and above who may not meet the standard entry requirements, we also welcome those with significant contextual experience or relevant job roles. Applicants could be considered for admission if they possess at least two years of industry-related work experience in the UK, which demonstrates transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course (a professional CV is required).

Assessment Requirement

All applicants must undergo an interview with the admission team, which aims to provide a holistic assessment to evaluate the applicant’s academic potential, English proficiency, self-motivation and enthusiasm for the subject.

Documents Required

  • Valid passport/ national ID card

  • Evidence of immigration status if not UK/ Irish national

  • Evidence of qualifications/ English language tests, including highest qualification on entry (if any)

  • Professional CV (if required)

  • Commuting Consent form

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Questions? Call us at +44 20 7123 4567  or email admissions@go-uniway.com