Academic Programmes
Programmes
Professional postgraduate qualifications designed to meet the demands of the creative economy and culture industries at Akwa Ibom State University.
CCECS facilitates the commencement and delivery of professional postgraduate programmes that respond to industry trends and labour market demands in the creative economy sector. Our programmes combine rigorous academic training with practical, industry-relevant experience.
Foundation Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
PGD in Creative Economy & Cultural Studies
A structured professional diploma providing foundational expertise in creative industries, cultural policy, and enterprise development. Ideal for practitioners and graduates seeking formal academic grounding in the creative economy.
Advanced Study
Master's Programmes
Rigorous postgraduate degrees at the intersection of creative practice, industry, and scholarship.
Creative Economy
Examines the theory and practice of creativity as an economic driver — from policy to enterprise, intellectual property to cultural finance. Prepares graduates for leadership roles in creative industries and public policy.
M.Sc. / M.A.Cultural Studies
Explores culture, identity, representation, and heritage with a focus on Nigeria and the African continent. Combines theory with fieldwork, archiving, and cultural documentation.
M.A.Digital Media Production
A practice-led programme covering content creation, digital storytelling, streaming, social media strategy, and media entrepreneurship. Grounded in the digital arts workshop tradition of the Centre.
M.Sc.Film & Screen Studies
A comprehensive programme in film history, theory, production, and the business of cinema — with a strong focus on Nollywood and African screen culture. Linked to the Centre's film screening and festival mandate.
M.A. / M.F.A.Creative Enterprise Management
Bridges creativity and business — equipping graduates with skills in arts management, project funding, audience development, IP commercialisation, and market linkage. Responds directly to the Centre's strategic objective of supporting industry-standard professionalisation.
M.B.A. (Creative Industries)Beyond the Degree
Additional Academic Opportunities
Visiting Scholar Programmes
International and national scholars in residence for research, teaching, and mentorship within the Centre, bringing global perspectives to Akwa Ibom.
Joint Degree Programmes
Collaborative degrees with national and international partner universities, expanding academic reach and fostering intercultural exchange.
Exchange Programmes
Semester and short-term exchanges for students and faculty with partner institutions worldwide, supporting global exposure for AKSU creatives.
Non-Degree Pathways
Talent Development & Creative Entrepreneurship
Structured practical programmes open to students, practitioners, and the wider creative community.
Residency Schemes
Structured residencies for emerging and established creatives, providing dedicated time and space to develop work.
Creative Business Incubators
Supporting creative startups from ideation to market with mentorship, resources, and business development support.
Mentorship Networks
Connecting emerging talent with experienced industry leaders across film, music, fashion, writing, and the arts.
Skills Workshops
Digital arts, film, music, writing, fashion, crafts, and more — hands-on sessions open to the AKSU community.
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Contact the Centre for admissions information, entry requirements, and application details for all postgraduate programmes.
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