MA CREATIVE PRACTICE

The MAker-preneurs!

MA CREATIVE PRACTICE

The MAker-preneurs!

MA CREATIVE PRACTICE

The MAker-preneurs!

Make It. Sell It. Sustain It.
You craft with care—now craft a life that supports it. The Make Happen Programme helps designers and makers turn passion into sustainable practice. No cookie-cutter plans. Just the tools, mindset and momentum to build what’s truly yours​

Make It. Sell It. Sustain It.
You craft with care—now craft a life that supports it. The Make Happen Programme helps designers and makers turn passion into sustainable practice. No cookie-cutter plans. Just the tools, mindset and momentum to build what’s truly yours​

IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?

IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?

IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?

You’ve been crafting, designing, building with care. Maybe selling a few pieces, maybe just dreaming of more. A studio of your own. A steady income. A practice that sustains you. The Make Happen Programme is designed to help you take your creative work seriously—by getting you into action, with support, structure and momentum.

Try our quiz to see if it might be a good fit for you.

You’ve been crafting, designing, building with care. Maybe selling a few pieces, maybe just dreaming of more. A studio of your own. A steady income. A practice that sustains you. The Make Happen Programme is designed to help you take your creative work seriously—by getting you into action, with support, structure and momentum.

Try our quiz to see if it might be a good fit for you.

A masters degree in making things happen!

A masters degree in making things happen!

A masters degree in making things happen!

  • Eligible for student finance (UK students)

  • A fully accredited Masters Degree

  • Flexible online Tuition.

  • No tedious dissertations, focus on your creative practice all year.

Unique features.

Unique features.

  • Build as you go
    Start shaping your product, collection, or creative venture from day one. Learn by doing—with momentum built in.

  • Create alongside others who get it
    Join a vibrant community of makers, designers, and creative independents bringing bold ideas into the world.

  • Three immersive retreats
    Step away from the noise. Focus, connect, and create in inspiring European locations designed to spark breakthroughs.

  • Weekly maker huddles
    Stay in motion with regular accountability and support to keep your project moving forward.

  • Personal mentorship
    Get one-to-one support from someone who understands your craft and helps you build something sustainable.

We've made applying really straightforward. Start with our pre-application quiz.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS

UCAS DETAILS

MA Creative Practice
University: Plymouth Marjon
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Location: Make Happen Institute (Bristol)
Campus Code: S

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate course in related field and/or relevant experience.*

*Don’t be put off we make exceptions for the super committed candidate.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a simple proposal for your major project. This will then be followed by an interview.

FINANCE

Course Fees £10,500

Eligible for Government Student Finance. See government website for details.



FEES INCLUDE

Full Tuition

Accreditation

Full board at residentials.*

Personal mentor


*excludes travel to Sweden

WHEN YOU CAN START

January 2025 Full-time

FULL. NOW CLOSED.

September 2025 Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 2 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.

BOOTCAMP DATES

Residential 1 - Possibility: Early October 2025

Residential 2 - Engagement: Early March 2026

Residential 3 - Sustain: Mid September 2026

January 2026 Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 2 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.

BOOTCAMP DATES

Residential 1 - Possibility: Mid January 2026

Residential 2 - Engagement: Late May 2026 

Residential 3 - Sustain: Early January 2027 

(subject to change)

September 2026 Full-time

Applications Not Open At This Time

PROGRAMME DETAILS

UCAS DETAILS

MA Creative Practice
University: Plymouth Marjon
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Location: Make Happen Institute (Bristol)
Campus Code: S

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate course in related field and/or relevant experience.*

*Don’t be put off we make exceptions for the super committed candidate.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a simple proposal for your major project. This will then be followed by an interview.

FINANCE

Course Fees £10,500

Eligible for Government Student Finance. See government website for details.

FEES INCLUDE

Full Tuition

Accreditation

Full board at residentials.*

Personal mentor


*excludes travel to Sweden

PROGRAMME DETAILS

UCAS DETAILS

MA Creative Practice
University: Plymouth Marjon
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Location: Make Happen Institute (Bristol)
Campus Code: S

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate course in related field and/or relevant experience.*

*Don’t be put off we make exceptions for the super committed candidate.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a simple proposal for your major project. This will then be followed by an interview.

FINANCE

Course Fees £10,500

Eligible for Government Student Finance. See government website for details.



FEES INCLUDE

Full Tuition

Accreditation

Full board at residentials.*

Personal mentor


*excludes travel to Sweden

WHEN YOU CAN START

January 2025 Full-time

FULL. NOW CLOSED.

September 2025 Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 2 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.

BOOTCAMP DATES

Residential 1 - Possibility: Early October 2025

Residential 2 - Engagement: Early March 2026

Residential 3 - Sustain: Mid September 2026

January 2026 Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 2 :
Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.

BOOTCAMP DATES

Residential 1 - Possibility: Mid January 2026

Residential 2 - Engagement: Late May 2026 

Residential 3 - Sustain: Early January 2027 

(subject to change)

September 2026 Full-time

Applications Not Open At This Time

A MASTERS IN MAKING HAPPEN…

A MASTERS IN MAKING HAPPEN…

  • Eligible for student finance (UK students)

  • A fully accredited Masters Degree (Plymouth Marjon University)

  • Flexible online Tuition.

  • No tedious dissertations, focus on your creative practice all year.

  • 3 x Residential bootcamps in Sweden

  • Regular productivity huddles to keep you on track and accountable with your filmmaking.

  • Mentoring from people who GET what it's like being a diverse creative.

Get our comprehensive guide to the programme for those that don't want to be stuck in a box.

Get our comprehensive guide to the programme for those that don't want to be stuck in a box.

Get our comprehensive guide to the programme for those that don't want to be stuck in a box.

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Interested? Take our quiz and see if you're a good fit.

Could be the beginning of changing your life!

Interested? Take our quiz and see if you're a good fit.

Could be the beginning of changing your life!

Interested? Take our quiz and see if you're a good fit.

Could be the beginning of changing your life!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is a Masters Programme for me?

Many people are put off by Masters study as they assume it will be all essays and no action. Our programme is VERY different. Whilst you still earn a rigorous qualification, you will focus on action. And there are no essays/dissertations.

HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?

Masters programmes are inevitably very expensive… and with several residentials included in the cost ours is not one of the cheaper ones. Government finance is available for most UK residents applying for our programme.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is a Masters Programme for me?

Many people are put off by Masters study as they assume it will be all essays and no action. Our programme is VERY different. Whilst you still earn a rigorous qualification, you will focus on action. And there are no essays/dissertations.

HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?

Masters programmes are inevitably very expensive… and with several residentials included in the cost ours is not one of the cheaper ones. Government finance is available for most UK residents applying for our programme.