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Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Summary

Some universities in the UK and the US offer degree courses in content creation, teaching skills like making videos, building audiences, and working with brands. These courses can be expensive, and views differ on whether they are worth the cost for starting a career as a content creator.

Key Facts

  • Destiny McGowan graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2024 with a content creation degree.
  • The degree teaches video making, social media posting, audience building, brand engagement, and monetisation.
  • Nottingham Trent charges about £9,790 per year, and Arizona State University charges around $14,724 per year for similar courses.
  • UK universities like Nottingham Trent and Brighton offer hands-on teaching in content creation.
  • Some content creators, like Knightenator, believe a degree is unnecessary because free advice is widely available online.
  • Other creators, such as Aiesha Beasley from the US, value the degree for providing a clear path and business skills.
  • Content creation courses aim to reflect the growing importance of digital presence in marketing and business.
  • The government in the UK has spent over £2 million on influencers since July 2024, showing the rising influence of content creators.
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