Why you should study an MA in Learning & Teaching in the Creative Industries
By MetFilm School
12 June 2025
Our MA Learning & Teaching in the Creative Industries course is designed for students who want to shape the next generation of creative talent. Whether you’re a filmmaker, screenwriter, artist, or industry specialist, this course gives you the academic skills, reflective practice, and hands-on teaching experience needed to transition into an impactful education role.
You’ll explore learning education theory, curriculum design, and inclusive teaching methods – all while tailoring your studies to your creative discipline and career goals.
What makes this course unique?
Unlike traditional teacher training routes, this MA focuses specifically on education within creative disciplines. It’s built for those who want to teach in arts schools, universities, and industry training environments – places where creativity and innovation are at the heart of the curriculum.
This course is led by experienced lecturers who are not only academics but, in most cases, working creatives. You’ll hear from screen professionals, university leaders, and creative entrepreneurs, all sharing insights into what it takes to teach creatively, and teach creativity.
Many of our graduates go on to become lecturers, workshop facilitators, course leaders, and educational consultants, both in the UK and internationally. Others combine their creative work with part-time teaching, finding that educating others reinvigorates their own practice.
“Students get the opportunity to learn with peers of different backgrounds, to see how their learning about teaching or business is applied in those contexts, and to gain new experiences, contacts, and opportunities beyond what they’d initially expect in their specialisms.
They can expect flexibility, depth, industry relevance, faculty expertise, and a great balance of theory and practice. The course is amazing both for students’ learning experience and for the professional opportunities they can access once they graduate.”
Gerry Lewis, Course Leader – MA Learning & Teaching in the Creative Industries
Ready to inspire the next generation?
Whether you’re looking to transition into higher education, develop your own training programmes, or simply learn how to share your expertise more effectively, the MA Learning & Teaching in the Creative Industries equips you with the tools to make an impact. You’ll explore educational theory, gain hands-on teaching experience, and build a toolkit to thrive as a creative educator in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
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