BA Global Creative Industries
About this course
BA in Global Creative Industries, an undergraduate degree exploring how technology, global trends, and culture intersect within the creative sector. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or an optional year abroad as part of their studies. Based in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries, the course allows students to tailor their studies toward careers in Marketing and Audiences, Enterprise and Management, or Policy and Politics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB EPQ: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: At BTEC Level 3 or equivalent, DDM with relevant subject and content balance. BTEC qualifications in combination with others will also be considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 98 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 71%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 73%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 42%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 34%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Global Creative Industries at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500.
What do graduates of BA Global Creative Industries at University of Leeds do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Global Creative Industries at University of Leeds?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Global Creative Industries at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BA Global Creative Industries at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Global Creative Industries at University of Leeds?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.