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PostgraduateMSc

Literature, Culture & Society

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Literature, Culture & Society at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Literature, Culture & Society at Strathclyde is an innovative programme that explores how literature and culture can shape responses to urgent social issues. The programme focuses on the transformative role of narrative and human storytelling at the nexus of multiple contemporary crises, from democracy and climate crisis to movements for racial, gender and queer social justice. Grounded in a rigorous approach to literary and cultural studies, with contributions from an interdisciplinary group of academics, this course equips students for careers in a range of sectors, including poli... International tuition fees are £23,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Theory and Cultural Criticism
Narrative
Democracy and Social Justice
Environmental Humanities and Climate Narratives
Health Humanities and Wellbeing Studies
Oral History and Cultural Memory
Intersectional Approaches to Literature and Identity
Research Methods and Professional Placement
Dissertation in Literature
Culture and Society
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Academic requirementsFirst or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a humanities and/or social sciences subject. English language requirementsYou're required to have a suitable minimum level of competency in the English language if your first language is not English or if you have not been educated wholly or mainly in the medium of English. For postgraduate studies, the University of Strathclyde requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 (with no score bel

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,550

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,550

Home Student Fee

£10,100

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 Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,500£33,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£28,000£37,000£43,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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