We are pleased to announce that Newcastle University's new M.A. (Master of Arts) in Creative Arts Practice is now open for applications!

One of the first transdisciplinary M.A. courses in the UK, this programme offers a unique combination of creative disciplines within a vibrant arts community and world-class research facilities.

Based at the University’s cutting-edge research hub Culture Lab Newcastle in the middle of the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, this innovative and flexible M.A. is a practice-based and transdisciplinary programme that focuses on emerging creative practices and creative entrepreneurship in the digital age. The aim of the programme is to train young professionals in critical thinking and provide them with cutting-edge skills that will help them respond to the requirements of the rapidly growing culture sector and creative industries.

The M.A. is targeting artists, designers, musicians, writers, computer scientists and practitioners who are interested in expending their work portfolio by applying novel approaches to creative disciplines through transdisciplinary practice, and in learning new technologies and skills. They will have the opportunity to explore a broad range of fields including film, music, creative writing, theatre, fine art, digital media and creative computing, in a creative and collaborative environment.

More information and instructions on how to apply can be found here:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/subjects/digitalmedia/courses/658