Business & Management for Creatives Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Course Overview - Business & Management for Creatives Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Combine business knowledge with creative thinking on a one-year Level 4 course, developing future-ready skills through academic study and live projects with local and national businesses.
This one-year course is designed for students who want to combine business knowledge with creative thinking, developing the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast changing world of work.
With a focus on employability and enterprise, you will build skills in business thinking, creative problem solving and collaborative team working, while developing your understanding of social a...
Combine business knowledge with creative thinking on a one-year Level 4 course, developing future-ready skills through academic study and live projects with local and national businesses.
This one-year course is designed for students who want to combine business knowledge with creative thinking, developing the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast changing world of work.
With a focus on employability and enterprise, you will build skills in business thinking, creative problem solving and collaborative team working, while developing your understanding of social and ethical responsibility. In a world where technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping business practice, this blend of academic study and applied learning ensures you graduate ready to progress into employment, self-employed business or further study.
### At a glance
* Award: CertHE Business & Management for Creatives
* Course length and level: 1-year Level 4 course
* UCAS code: BY67
* UCAS points: 72–120
### Skills for the future
The course draws on the skills identified by the Future Skills League Table as the most essential for the future, including problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, adaptability, resilience, creativity, teamwork and initiative.
### Business and management in practice
Students will gain a strong grounding in the principles of business and management, while applying this knowledge through live projects with local and national businesses, benefitting from citywide partnerships with cultural and enterprise organisations.
### Industry engagement and professional insight
Our curriculum is continually informed by industry engagement and wider global developments in business education, including digital transformation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and internationalisation.
You will have access to sector insights and employability resources through our institutional membership of Creative UK, as well as expert talks and workshops delivered by industry professionals including Micronomy, Digital Remit, Maverick and PB Media.
### A flexible foundation for your next steps
Whether you are aiming to launch your own creative business, enhance your management skills for industry, or continue your studies, our CertHE Business & Management for Creatives course offers a flexible and future-focused foundation.
### Why choose this course?
* Learn the core principles of business and management with a creative focus, and gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork, communication and digital productivity.
* Blend academic study with live industry projects, while building the skills to progress to employment, self-employment or further study.
* Develop future-ready skills in creativity, adaptability and resilience, and learn how to think critically, analyse and evaluate complex challenges, and develop practical solutions that connect theory to real-world contexts.
* Gain an understanding of social and ethical responsibility.
### A flexible foundation for your next steps
Whether you are aiming to launch your own creative business, enhance your management skills for industry, or continue your studies, our CertHE Business & Management for Creatives course offers a flexible and future-focused foundation.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A76-F88
Institution Code
P65
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
72.0
A level
B,C
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome Access to HE Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We welcome International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We welcome Scottish Advanced Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Baccalaureate
Pass
We welcome Scottish Baccalaureate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
T Level
Pass (D or E)
We welcome T Level in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Higher
B,D,D,D
We welcome Scottish Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
We can accept AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (core maths) when combined with other qualifications
AS
We welcome AS levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M3,M3
We welcome Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
We can accept City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Extended Project
We can accept Extended Project when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
O1,O1,O1,O1,O1,O1
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
National progression Award - Scotland
We can accept National Progression Award - Scotland when combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
We can accept NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
DD
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
DD
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
DD
We welcome Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
We can accept Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish National Certificate
We can accept Scottish National Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We can accept Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) when combined with other qualifications.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We can accept Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
We can accept WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We can accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales when combined with other qualifications.
Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
We welcome Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We can accept Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) when combined with other qualifications.
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