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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Cultural Studies

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Cultural Studies at University of Nottingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Through your own unique research: - develop your knowledge of cultural studies - learn to apply cultural studies approaches to contemporary social, political and cultural phenomena You'll be studying in an environment with a strong interdisciplinary and international perspective. Much of our work is guided by a transnational and transcultural agenda. This provides a stimulating and vibrant community with debate encouraged between staff and students. International tuition fees are £25,750 per year, home/UK fees are £5,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theory and Cultural Analysis
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Feminist and Queer Cultural Studies
Postcolonial and Transnational Cultures
Research Methods in Cultural Studies
Aesthetics and Visual Culture
Psychoanalysis and Cultural Interpretation
Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,750

Home Student Fee

£5,260

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£37,000
3 years£26,000£32,500£41,000
5 years£31,500£44,000£60,000
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

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Cultural Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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