The Politics of Cultural Conflict

Course Overview

The MA (Res) The Politics of Cultural Conflict at University of Buckingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme in the Politics of Cultural Conflict explores ‘culture wars’ between the populist right and cultural left, and how these are changing the axis of electoral competition from economics to culture – especially in western societies. The seminar programme focuses on the populist right and cultural left, as well as on polarization between the two. Secular-religious, globalist-nationalist and woke versus anti-woke represent three discrete phases of the culture wars which nevertheless overlap and interpenetrate in various ways in the modern era. International tuition fees are £16,480 per year, home/UK fees are £5,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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