MSc Narrative Futures: Art, Data, Society

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline.

We will also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. In particular, we welcome applications from any area or sector that focuses on narrative creation or interpretation.  This includes but is not limited to: the creative industries, journalism, public advocacy, communications, PR and marketing, tourism and heritage, education.

International qualifications

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You must take these courses
Ethical Data Futures (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2

EFIE11027
10 credits
Knowledge Integration and Project Planning: Narrative Futures: Art, Data and Society (fusion on-site)
Must be passed and taken during Full Year

EFIE11133
20 credits
Futures Project: Narrative Futures: Art, Data and Society (fusion on-site)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

EFIE11135
40 credits
The World of Story: Narrative, Creativity and the Arts (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1

EFIE11392
20 credits
The World as Story: Narrative, Self and Society (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 2

EFIE11394
20 credits
Futures Methods (fusion on-site)
Must be taken during Semester 1

EFIE11410
10 credits