PostgraduateMSc

Social and Cultural Theory

Name: Social and Cultural Theory
Price: 30400 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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1 yearDuration

£30,400Per Year (Intl)

£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MSc Social and Cultural Theory provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Culture is at the heart of social life, and so understanding it is key to understanding society. Gain the tools you need to understand culture in a rigorous, social scientific way. Explore a range of debates within the so-called 'cultural turn' in sociological studies, including theoretical and substantive elements. International tuition fees are £30,400 per year, home/UK fees are £15,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Social and Cultural Theory

Critical Approaches to Culture and Society

Race

Ethnicity and Cultural Identity

Gender

Sexuality and Social Theory

Postmodernism

Postcolonialism and Cultural Critique

Religion

Meaning and Social Practice

Research Methods and Theory Application

Dissertation and Independent Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,400

Home Student Fee

£15,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£31,000	£36,000
3 years	£26,500	£34,500	£46,000
5 years	£33,500	£46,500	£67,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

10%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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