Dr. Chris Bilton

Professor

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Biography

Chris Bilton is the director of the BA in Media and Creative Industries at the University of Warwick. He has significant experience in the cultural sector, having spent ten years touring Britain and Europe as a writer, performer, and manager with the Balloonatics Theatre Company. His research interests encompass management within creative media businesses, alternative approaches to organizational strategy in the cultural sector, and theories of creativity, including the negative consequences of 'creativity' for individuals and organizations. Bilton has led projects such as the CreaTech Frontiers initiative to enhance knowledge sharing in creative technologies across universities. He has authored and co-authored several books and articles on cultural management and creativity. Bilton completed his PhD at the University of Warwick on cultural democracy and continues to supervise multiple PhD theses related to creativity and cultural identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2008-01-01 — Present

BA in Media and Creative Industries • University of Warwick

Responsible for leading the BA program and overseeing curriculum development.

Director

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Centre for Cultural Policy Studies • University of Warwick

Led the Centre from its establishment, focusing on research and policy.

Course Director

1999-09-01 — Present

MA Creative Media Enterprises • University of Warwick

Responsible for the MA program aimed at fostering creative skills in media.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.