Once upon a time...

...well actually every year many fresh-faced hopefuls graduate from Birmingham City University's programmes aimed at training the next batch of creative and media industry pioneers, but whatever happens to them once they wander out the door into that big, wide world? What lessons do they have for would-be media types? Well wonder no more, delve into the Tales of Creativity and find out for yourself.

The Programmes

  • MA Media Enterprise
  • Whether you're establishing a creative business, taking the leap by going freelance, or just want to boost business skills for your current job, this MA will accelerate your career in the creative and media industries.
  • Insight Out
  • Specifically tailored towards helping creatives build their own business, Insight Out is a national enterprise training programme developed by NESTA, and delivered in the West Midlands by Birmingham City University for the last three years.
  • The Next Big Thing!
  • Like the Dragon's Den but without the sarcasm, The Next Big Thing! is a competition for local entrepreneurs, small businesses and inventors to win free assistance to help develop their spark of genius into a fully-formed product.
  • PgDip Broadcast Journalism
  • This innovative diploma aims to train journalists for the ever-changing radio and TV newsrooms of today, and produce the news editors of tomorrow. It has successfully prepared many students for careers in broadcast current affairs programming.
  • MA Television & Interactive Content
  • Formerly known as MA Media Production, this post-graduate course equips creative professionals with the essential practical skills needed to progress in their chosen field.

Featured Profile

Abigail Hall - Insight Out 2007

  • Abigail Hall Company: Abigail Hall
  • Industry: Interactive Design
  • Business: Ceramics Designer Maker
  • Established: September 2007
  • Status: Sole Trader
  • Based: Birmingham
  • Award: £2000

Watch Interview

Abigail Hall oozes charm and sophistication her idea for a stylish tableware range grew from strength to strength through her journey on the Insight Out 2007 design and innovation programme.... Full profile >>