The UK’s thriving and exciting creative and cultural sector enables you to combine your passion for creativity with a rewarding and lucrative career. Worth over £100 billion to the economy, the arts sector provides over 2 million jobs and freelance opportunities and the possibility to start your own business.

Design has never been more central to the way we live, with creativity in demand to fulfil a future vision for carbon-neutral interiors, green electric vehicles, and sustainable fashion. Interest in crafts is growing as the trend for recycling and repair strengthens. Marketing across all industries relies on appealing graphic design and photography, and the strong UK retail sector provides significant opportunities for visual merchandising. Design skills are in demand for digital, too, with creativity a key element of online user experience and games software.

There is no doubt that the creative sector is highly competitive, and you will need determination, skill, and commitment to succeed. Our tutors can guide you in the business aspects of working in the industry and how to make the most of your entrepreneurial ideas.