Creative Industries

The creative industries - ranging from advertising to architecture and fashion to film - is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK.

Employing more than 2 million people across the country, employment has increased five times faster than the national average and the sector is forecast to play an even bigger role in the coming years. 

The games industry is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors to enter and the North East is one of the UK's major places for games development. 

The creative industries contribute more than £8m an hour to the UK economy, generating more than £70bn a year in total, which out performs all other sectors. 

Our partnerships with top creative employers means you'll study at and network with professionals at some of the best venues in the North East;

• Sage Gateshead
• Live Theatre
• Northern Stage
• Dance City
• Metro Radio
• Baltic

We're the only college in the region to be part of the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural.   

Dedicated Facilities

• 200 seat performance theatre.
• Specialist art and design studios. 
• Sound proof music rehearsal and recording studies.
• You'll undertake some of your studies in the professional venues of our partners.

• Creative Industries
  • Art and Design
  • Games
  • Media
  • Music
  • Performing Arts