Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.
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Notable Quotes
"I always wanted to be an entrepreneur, so for me the course was about the transferable skills that I believed I would gain."
— Destiny McGowan , Influencer
"Honestly, from my experience, I don't think companies would care too much if you had a content creator degree."
— Knightenator , Influencer
"You really do have to have a business mindset on: how can I transition this from a hobby into something that makes me money?"
— Aiesha Beasley , Influencer
Key People
Aiesha Beasley is a 36-year-old content creator from Phoenix, Arizona, who posts about food, fashion, and lifestyle.
Destiny McGowan is a 21-year-old content creator who graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in content creation.
Knightenator is a UK-based content creator specializing in gaming and travel with a large following on social media.
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Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.
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