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PostgraduateMSc

Media, Culture & Society

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£1,263Per Year (Intl)
£11,367Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Media, Culture & Society at University of Glasgow is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Masters in Media, Culture & Society explores how media interacts with and shapes contemporary culture and society. It offers unique interdisciplinary study combining social sciences and arts approaches in the vibrant cultural and media hub of Glasgow. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This programme addresses urgent issues of our age: power, inequality, identity politics, trust and journalism, surveillance capitalism, privacy, risk and security, AI, war and conflict, datafication, hate-speech and trolling, memory and the future, and the Coronavirus pandemic. International tuition fees are £1,263 per year, home/UK fees are £11,367 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

WHY THIS PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core courses
Optional courses
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Journalism Studies, Sociology, History, Memory Studies, Communication Studies, Organisation Studies, War Studies or related Social Sciences or Arts subject area. Work experience may be considered. You can also engage with more practical media courses across our Sociology course portfolio which will help to align your theoretical studies with a practical perspective. This service offers students the opportunity

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,263

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£1,263

Home Student Fee

£11,367

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Media, Culture & Society as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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