Overview

The Media, Society and Cultural Studies (Research) from Newcastle University is a research master's course. This means it's primarily designed to support your exploration of a chosen research area.

The programme is built around your individual research project. This is bolstered by dedicated research modules and a selection of modules in media, social, and cultural studies.

Whether you intend to pursue a PhD or enhance your professional qualifications in a specific area, this master's programme is for you.

As a taught master's in research, you'll have a timetable that encourages independent work within a structured framework. Monthly meetings with course leaders allow you to refine your project, and you'll engage in modules that will equip you to design and complete a master's-level research project.

Additionally, the programme provides a selection of optional modules to complement your research.

What you'll learn

During the MA you'll undertake advanced master's-level training in media, society, and culture research. You'll complete a combination of specialist media-based modules plus a range of research-focused modules.

After completing your MA, you'll have all the skills required to move into PhD research. On the completion of the course you'll:

understand the role of media and communication systems in shaping meaning

develop knowledge of the range of research practices, methods and paradigms

have awareness of a broad range of critical, cultural and societal theory that inform the field of media, social and cultural studies

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thinking About Research

Dissertation Preparation

Qualitative Methods in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Quantitative Methods

News and Media Analysis

Dissertation in Media, Society & Cultural Studies (Research)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Sociology Media Studies & Mass Media View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as:

cultural studies

media studies

communication studies

sociology

gender studies

related humanities and social sciences subjects

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11400 GBP / year

≈ 11400 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home students Part time: £5,700

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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