Creative industries degrees are interdisciplinary programs that focus on creative fields and their intersection with business, technology, and culture. These degrees aim to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in careers within the creative economy. Programs often combine elements from art, design, media, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.

Creative industries degrees can be found at different levels, including associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.

At the undergraduate level, students typically gain a broad understanding of various creative disciplines. They may also learn about marketing, management, and entrepreneurship principles to help them succeed in the creative economy.

Graduate-level programs usually offer more specialized courses and research opportunities. Students may choose to concentrate on a specific area within the creative industries, like arts management, cultural policy, or creative technologies.

Graduates with creative industries degrees can find employment in a wide range of sectors, such as advertising, film and television, music, visual arts, gaming, fashion, and more. Additionally, they may choose to pursue careers in arts management, marketing, public relations, or entrepreneurship, either within creative organizations or by starting their own ventures.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.