Research overview
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.
Staff expertise
We have particular strengths in:
modern theory
political philosophy and politics
aesthetics
feminist, queer and gender studies
cultural, literary, media and visual studies
psychoanalysis
art history
postcolonial, sensory, science and technology studies
Research centres
The Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies is home to two research centres where much of the Critical Theory and Cultural Studies research activity takes place. You will be encouraged to get involved and contribute.
Centre for Research in Critical Theory
Centre for Contemporary East Asian Cultural Studies
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 50 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 20500 |
| Campus | University Park |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 7 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 100 |
| PTE | 76 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 77.0%
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