MSc Culture and Society
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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The MSc Culture and Society examines how cultural trends and practices shape and are shaped by society.Drawing on leading-edge cultural theory and innovative methodologies, you’ll have the freedom to study and research any social processes that fall within our broad understanding of culture. You can delve into topics such as identity and globalisation, gender and sexuality, nature and more-than-human world, or disability and embodiment.The programme is distinctive for its interdisciplinary and ...Read more

The MSc Culture and Society examines how cultural trends and practices shape and are shaped by society.Drawing on leading-edge cultural theory and innovative methodologies, you’ll have the freedom to study and research any social processes that fall within our broad understanding of culture. You can delve into topics such as identity and globalisation, gender and sexuality, nature and more-than-human world, or disability and embodiment.The programme is distinctive for its interdisciplinary and international approach. You’ll be encouraged to think and research globally and draw on our expertise in sociology, anthropology, material culture, media studies and many other disciplines.The curriculum includes a blend of core and optional courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests. You’ll also develop your qualitative research skills,enhancing your professional skills further.Our students come from diverse backgrounds, including anthropology, history, cultural and media studies, international relations, the arts, design and the humanities. We also welcome numerous mature students with established careers, particularly in the media and cultural industries. Whatever your background, this degree helps you build a strong foundation in sociological approaches to cultural research.When you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for a career in academia, the creative industries, research organisations, or policymaking.Graduate destinations:Graduates have gone on to a diverse range of destinations including doctoral degrees, cultural policy and management jobs, teaching, creative industries (including advertising and marketing), performance arts and more.

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The experience has been tainted by the fact it has been online. However, this couldn’t have been helped for the most part. I think that my departments (the language centre and the..Read more

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Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science, art or humanities discipline.

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£18,300 per year

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£30,400 per year

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Language, Culture and Society
The experience has been tainted by the fact it has been online. However, this couldn’t have been helped for the most part. I think that my departments (the language centre and the...
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London , London

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Houghton Street London Greater London WC2A 2AE United Kingdom
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