Creative Arts

Why Newcastle?

Our multidisciplinary postgraduate programmes will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the cultural and creative industries.

These degrees cover the histories, practice, and theories of the Arts; from Creative Writing to Film to Music. The cultural enrichment and transferrable skills honed on an arts degree are invaluable to personal and professional development.

While studying at Newcastle, you will be supported by staff with expertise and passion, who are exposed to diverse perspectives. Our staff are not only active academics, but also creative practitioners in their respective fields. The research profile of our staff and excellent facilities on campus provide a stimulating environment for postgraduate students.

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What we offer

Focus on the future: We encourage students to be entrepreneurial and go beyond their studies. Many of our postgraduate programmes in the creative arts offer professional skills modules and have strong links with industry.

Your own community: Feel part of something, your degree will have its own department, dedicated study spaces and a personal tutor and peer mentor who guide you through your studies

World class research: Newcastle University is a world class hub for practice-led research, creativity, learning and teaching with significant impact regionally, nationally and internationally.
Excellent facilities: We have dedicated facilities for postgraduate students across our city-centre campus; from computer clusters and common rooms to subject-specific facilities such as music practice rooms and studios for its students, to AV equipment loans and dedicated technicians for Film students.

Our courses

Learn more about our postgraduate courses in the Creative Arts.

Click on the course page links below to discover what you'll learn and who to contact if you have any course-related queries.

Contemporary Art History and Curating MA

This course will prepare you for a range of careers in the visual arts world.

Creative Writing MA, PGCert

Our PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills through practice, revision and discussion.

Curating Art MA, PGDip

Develop the skills to become a leading curator, educator, producer or visuals arts professional in the field of historical and contemporary art. 

Fine Art MA

Develop your own individual studio practice and equip yourself with a versatile set of skills applicable to a range of contemporary fine art careers.

Fine Art MFA

Establish or extend your position in the art world with this MFA degree. Newcastle University's distinguished artists and historians will nurture your practical, professional and intellectual skills.

Global Film MA

Our Global Film MA will give you a sophisticated understanding of films as systems of meaning and practice.

Music MA (Performance / Composition)

Develop your music performance or composition skills vital for your career as a professional musician or teacher, or combine them together as you develop real world skills.

Music Education MA

Explore cutting edge practices and debates in music education. Gain practical music teaching skills and experience to prepare you for your future career.

Music Industries Management MA

Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in the music and wider creative industries.

Writing Poetry MA

Put poetry at the centre of your creative practice with our Writing Poetry MA.

Creative Writing MPhil, PhD

Our MPhil, PhD in Creative Writing offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis.

Film Practice PhD

Our Film Practice PhD provides you with a unique opportunity to develop your film as a practice-led research project.

Film Studies MLitt

This research Master's in Film Studies combines taught modules and individual research. It is well suited as preparation for PhD research.

Film Studies MPhil, PhD

Study British, Algerian, Chinese, French or Latin American cinema with our MPhil or PhD in Film Studies.

Fine Art MPhil, PhD

The internationally significant research profile of our staff and our excellent facilities provide a stimulating environment for practical or theoretical research.

Music MLitt

Develop a flexible, individual research programme under the supervision of specialists who are leaders in their field.

Music MPhil, PhD

Our MPhil and PhD in Music programmes enable you to pursue advanced research in the areas of classical, popular, world, contemporary, early, folk and traditional music through a range of approaches.

Student life

Find out more about life as a postgraduate student at Newcastle University. Discover how the city itself, local community and extra-curricular opportunities available will make your time at Newcastle unforgettable.