The creative industries are one of the fastest growing sectors globally, spanning film, television, games, media, music, publishing, writing and cultural leadership. Northern Ireland has emerged as a powerful creative hub, known for world class production, innovation and talent, and Queen’s sits at the centre of it.
At Queen’s, our postgraduate programmes in the arts, media and creative disciplines are designed as pathways into creative industry careers, combining academic excellence with practical skills, industry insight and professional development. You do not study the creative industries as a concept, you prepare to work in them.
Northern Ireland is home to a well established and expanding creative sector. Film and television production, digital media, games technology, music and cultural organisations all play a major role in the local economy, creating strong demand for creative graduates with professional level skills.
This concentration of creative activity creates real opportunities for postgraduate students to connect with industry, build experience and access employment pathways during and after study.
Unlike larger cities where competition can limit access, Northern Ireland offers a close knit creative ecosystem. Students can engage directly with practitioners, organisations and projects, gaining exposure that accelerates career development and builds confidence.
Northern Ireland offers the benefits of a UK degree, global recognition and strong post study work opportunities, combined with a lower cost of living and a high quality student experience. It is an ideal place to develop creatively while planning an international career.
Professional roles in arts organisations, cultural institutions and creative enterprises. Develop leadership, management and entrepreneurial skills aligned the realities of the creative economy.
MA Arts Management
Careers in film, television, digital media and content production. Students gain practical industry experience and insight into how creative content is developed, produced and distributed.
MA Film
MA Media and Broadcast Production
Designed for careers in games development, interactive media and creative technology roles. Build technical and creative skills aligned with one of the fastest growing global creative sectors.
MA Creative Games Technologies
MA Arts Management
Prepare for professional roles in arts organisations, cultural institutions, festivals and creative enterprises. Graduates develop leadership, management and entrepreneurial skills aligned with the realities of the creative economy.
MA Film
MA Media and Broadcast Production
These programmes support careers in film, television, digital media and content production. Students gain industry relevant knowledge, practical experience and critical insight into how creative content is developed, produced and distributed.
MA Creative Games Technologies
Designed for careers in games development, interactive media and creative technology roles. Students build technical and creative skills aligned with one of the fastest growing global creative sectors.
MA Creative Writing
MA Literary Studies
MA Poetry
These programmes prepare graduates for careers in writing, publishing, media, education and cultural industries. Students develop advanced writing, research and communication skills valued across the creative economy.