Course units
Organisation of the Curriculum
The Course is divided into three 15-week blocks (full-time). The first block is 60 credits and students who successfully complete this block are eligible for the award of a PG Cert. The second block is a further 60 credits and students who complete blocks 1 and 2 are eligible for the award of PGDip. The third and final block is the Capstone Project, this is a 60-credit unit and students who successfully complete this block are eligible for the award of a Masters. The final award grading is based upon the Capstone Project only.
Block 1
Practical Research for Venture Creation (40 credits)
This unit develops future-ready entrepreneurs. Through learning by doing and design thinking, you’ll explore how real value is created; not just in products, but in ideas, services and systems. Collaborating with fellow entrepreneurs, you’ll tackle industry challenges, apply invaluable tools, and refine your brand and concepts.
You’ll learn to build your venture through an ethical and inclusive lens, understanding what it means to launch or scale a creative business responsibly. Shared training sessions will deepen your practical knowledge and help you analyse real-world challenges with guidance from coaches, industry stakeholders and peers. You’ll sharpen your entrepreneurial and growth mindsets and gain the skills to turn creative ideas into impactful ventures or launch your career in the creative industries.
Leadership & Team Dynamics (20 credits)
This unit helps you become a confident, responsible and adaptable entrepreneurial leader. Through a team project, you’ll explore regenerative and ethical leadership, developing emotional intelligence, inclusive communication, project management and self-awareness. You’ll experience both leading and contributing as part of a team, learning to build trust, manage challenges and turn shared goals into real outcomes
You’ll take part in practical activities that build future-ready skills and strengthen your leadership and teamwork abilities. By the end, you’ll have the insight, confidence and skills to lead creative teams effectively.
Block 2
Business Fundamentals (40 credits)
Launching and growing a creative venture takes focus, courage and execution. Whether developing a new idea or scaling an existing brand, this unit gives you the tools, confidence and know-how to make it happen. You’ll learn how to plan, fund and manage a creative business, exploring financial planning, marketing, communication, content creation, social media, negotiation, customer journey and fundraising.
You’ll refine storytelling and pitching skills through Demo Day presentations and product showcases. With support from coaches and peers, you’ll analyse your venture’s potential, make informed decisions and collaborate effectively.
Coaching Strategies for Global Changemakers (20 credits)
Today’s connected world offers creative entrepreneurs the chance to collaborate globally and drive meaningful change. Working across borders and cultures, you’ll learn to harness each team member’s strengths and build trust while solving complex challenges.
This unit introduces the principles and practice of peer-to-peer coaching within an international team. The techniques you’ll develop will enhance performance, strengthen relationships and help teams achieve shared goals.
You’ll take on the roles of both coach and team member, deepening self-awareness and reflection in cross-cultural communication and strategic partnership-building. By the end, you’ll have the confidence and skills to collaborate effectively across global creative networks which are essential qualities for any founder or professional.
Block 3
Capstone Project (60 credits)
This is your opportunity to bring together everything you’ve learned in a self-directed research project that showcases your creativity, entrepreneurial thinking and professional skills. It demonstrates how you can turn insight into impact through an original concept reflecting your interests and career ambitions.
You’ll design your own proposal and learning plan, which could take many forms; from a business or innovation proposal to a creative collection, collaboration, or research-led industry initiative. Working closely with your supervisor, you’ll apply critical and practical methods to realise your vision, experimenting with interdisciplinary approaches and demonstrating your research skills.
By the end, you’ll have produced a distinctive body of work demonstrating originality, academic rigour and professional readiness.
