Creative Industries - BA
Creative Industries - BA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Faculty: The Creative School
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 80s1
Experiential learning: Internship mandatory
Full-time format: 4 Year
Is this degree for you?
The Creative Industries degree program prepares students for management, leadership and entrepreneurship roles in communication, design, media, entertainment, arts and culture.
In this interdisciplinary program, you'll learn the fundamentals of creative industry operations — from how to develop creative ideas into business models, to marketing, finance, distribution, legal agreements, technology, design thinking and more.
You’ll develop a diverse skill set that allows you to move in a variety of directions after graduation and provides you with direct experience in creative fields including media, design, advertising, live entertainment, fashion, heritage and culture, and visual arts.
420
Potential internship hours spent working in the industry
Spotlight
Over 200 participants across various creative industries participate in the annual Industry Connect event
Over 200 participants were invited by Creative Industries to explore networking opportunities with alumni and industry professionals. Talent management, music, public relations, marketing and film were just a handful of the industries represented during the event. Some of the companies in attendance included Bell Media, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment Canada and Warner Music Canada.
After you graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Digital Media (MDM)
- Fashion (MA)
- Journalism (MJ)
- Media Production (MA)
- Professional Communication (MPC)
Career possibilities:
- Agent
- Account manager
- Marketing associate
- Producer
- Startup development
💼 Employer possibilities:
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Bell Media
- KPMG
- MLSE
- Universal Music
Academic requirements
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Optional statement
Acceptance to the Creative Industries program is competitive. Each year a number of spaces in the program are reserved for applicants who submit optional statements. The statement is evaluated by a program admissions committee.
When writing your 250 word statement, tell us what makes you a great candidate for the Creative Industries program, beyond your grades. We value diverse identities and experiences. We would love to hear about your creative activities, entrepreneurial experience or community involvement.
You will receive an Acknowledgment email after you submit an application that will allow access to your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. You can upload your statement via your Applicant Portal.
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,305 - $7,798
Out-of-province students: $8,481 - $8,995
International students: $35,102 - $35,521
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE:
One course from Table II (Creative-Content Modules)
2nd Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE:
One course from Table II (Creative-Content Modules)
The Creative School
The Creative School stands as a beacon of innovation. Here, creativity isn't just a skill—it's the core of everything we do, transforming learning and expanding the boundaries of what’s possible. We offer a truly transdisciplinary education that immerses students in a creative ecosystem and encourages collaboration across faculties and around the globe.
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.