MA

Business for the Creative Industries (Berlin Campus)

Learn more about studying Business for the Creative Industries (Berlin Campus) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,950GBP
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What BIMM University says about their program:

The MA Business for the Creative Industries is an innovative and flexible postgraduate course that prepares you for leadership roles in the creative sector. Whether you’re a creative professional seeking a formal business qualification, a business graduate looking to transition into the arts and culture sector, or an international candidate wanting to study in Europe’s most exciting cities, this course offers the perfect balance of academic and practical learning. With a focus on key creative industries such as film, games, performing arts, and music, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to your own interests and career ambitions. The course is available full-time over one calendar year or part-time over two years, allowing flexibility for your personal and professional commitments. Throughout the course, you’ll gain industry-relevant skills in areas including finance, law, marketing, project and resource management, sustainability, and digital communications. You will also undertake advanced research into your specialist creative field and have the opportunity to complete a work placement within the industry. This hands-on experience ensures you develop the practical skills and connections needed to succeed.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • At BIMM Institute, most of our undergraduate performance degree courses require a minimum of 32 UCAS points or two A-Levels or equivalent
  • Non-performance degree courses require a minimum of 64 UCAS points or two A-Levels at grade C or equivalent
  • We accept other qualifications such as BTEC, International Baccalaureate Diplomas and Certificates and European Baccalaureate which are equivalent to UCAS tariff points.

Postgraduate academic requirements

For Postgraduate courses, we usually require a bachelor degree with a 2:2 or equivalent grade.

English proficiency

Undergraduate programs:

  • IELTS

    Min. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each element

  • TOEFL (iBT)

    Min. 72 overall with 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

  • PTE Academic

    Min. 50 overall with no less than 42 in each element

  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

    170 overall with 165 in each component

  • Trinity ISE 2

    Pass with Merit

Postgraduate programs:

  • IELTS

    Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element

  • TOEFL (iBT)

    Min. 83 overall with 19 in Reading, 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

  • PTE Academic

    Min. 58 overall with no less than 50 in each element

  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

    170 overall with 165 in each component

  • Trinity ISE 2

    Pass with Distinction

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • International baccalaureate (IB Diploma)

Documents required

  • Online application form
  • A copy of your academic transcripts and certificates, showing that minimum entry requirements
  • Translations, if required
  • Interview or audition
  • Copy of your passport
  • English Language proficiency proof
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • One-year diploma courses tuition

    £15,950 per year

  • Undergraduate programs tuition

    £15,950 per year

  • Postgraduate programs tuition

    £15,950 per year

Funding

Early Confirmation Scholarship

**Amount:** £2,000 **To be eligible for the early confirmation scholarship, you must:** - Be an overseas applicant ineligible for home fee status - Apply and receive an offer to study at BIMM Institute UK colleges from 2024/25 - Accept your offer - Pay your deposit on or before 15th June - The scholarship will automatically be deducted from your fees when you enrol
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What is the cost of living near BIMM University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect London-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,289
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,723
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£290
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14
Monthly public transport pass£200
Monthly grocery basket£119
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£14
Gym membership£54

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for BIMM University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements