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Introduction to Culture and Creativity Management

Course • Master's level • 7.5 credits

Learn about the cultural and creative sector and how it is organised and managed. Introduction to Culture and Creativity Management explores the specific conditions that shape work in cultural and creative industries.

Application dates

Start

Autumn 2026

Level

Master's

Language

English

Place of study

Helsingborg

Course code

SMMV12

Application dates

This course introduces you to key challenges in the cultural and creative industries, including the role of non-governmental organisations. You will learn about important concepts related to how culture is produced, consumed and managed – both historically and today. 

In the first part of the course, you explore key concepts and practices in the field. In the second part, you work in pairs on a relevant topic that connects theory with real-world challenges. 

You take the course together with students from the master’s programme in Service Management, specialising in Culture and Creativity Management. 

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

Course literature SMMV12 (PDF, New tab)

Autumn Semester 2026

Late applications are being accepted.

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Start

30 September 2026

30 Sep 2026

End

1 November 2026

1 Nov 2026

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Full time

Language

English

City

Helsingborg

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Late applications are being accepted

The course has extended their application deadline. All late applications are prioritised by the date that they are received. Only applicants who are qualified with a completed application will be considered.

Are you applying from outside Sweden?

This is a local application round, and due to time constraints, we do not recommend applying in this round if you are from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland. Please note that you need to find and add the course or programme on the Swedish website Antagning.se before you can log in to Universityadmissions.se and apply.
When to apply – dates and deadlines

When and how to apply

There are different application rounds depending on the type of studies you are applying to, and whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or non-EU/EEA citizen. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the entry requirements and read the how to apply guide, including document instructions.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree comprising at least 180 credits (equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree), containing at least 90 credits in social sciences, business administration or the field of cultural sciences. Oral and written proficiency in English corresponding to English 6/B from Swedish upper secondary school is a requirement. International qualifications will be assessed in accordance with national guidelines.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 16,875
First payment: SEK 16,875

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Contact us

Academic adviser, Service studies

Annika Permevik & Veronica Åberg

Email: studievagledning@ses.lu.se