Cultural Studies MScR
The University of Edinburgh
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This programme enables you to study cultural phenomena, practices and texts at an advanced level. You will critically engage with theories and methodologies of transdisciplinary cultural research. Research topics The programme supports a range of research topics in visual and urban cultural studies, with a particular interest in: place and memory spatial violence and urban disintegration post-socialist cities of Eastern Europe visual and semiotic landscapes materiality and spatiality of writing ...Read more

This programme enables you to study cultural phenomena, practices and texts at an advanced level. You will critically engage with theories and methodologies of transdisciplinary cultural research. Research topics The programme supports a range of research topics in visual and urban cultural studies, with a particular interest in: place and memory spatial violence and urban disintegration post-socialist cities of Eastern Europe visual and semiotic landscapes materiality and spatiality of writing (graffiti, memorials and signage) book space and architectures of reading photography and visual knowledges image-text-theory forms of writing and experimental publishing curatorial practices and multimodality in representation of research

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Entry requirements

Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. If you do not meet the academic entry requirements, we may still consider your application on the basis of relevant professional experience.

You must also submit a research proposal; see How to Apply section for guidance.

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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Students from Wales

£30,500 per year

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£30,500 per year

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The University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.2 miles away
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