Overview

The MA in Media, Culture and Society offered by the University of East Anglia will allow you to explore how media shapes the way we think, communicate, and connect in a digital world. Drawing on politics, economics, law, and international development, you’ll examine the forces behind media production, distribution, and influence.

You’ll explore the ideas, debates, and methods used to make sense of today’s fast-changing media landscape. With flexible optional modules, you can shape the course around your interests and future career plans.

You’ll also have opportunities to gain practical experience through internships, debates, media projects, and other hands-on activities.

Careers

Media or Journalism Professional: Write, research, and communicate stories shaped by strong media insight
PR and Communications Officer: Create strategic messages for organisations, brands, and public audiences
Digital Marketing Specialist: Develop content, campaigns, and social media strategies for digital platforms
Policy and Advocacy Officer: Support public, government, or NGO communication around social and political issues
Research Analyst: Analyse media, culture, and society for think tanks, cultural organisations, or further

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Digital And Research Skills In Media And Communications
Approaches To Studying Media And Culture
Media And Communication Research Project (60 Credits)
Media & Society: Technologies, Content And Users
Equality, Diversity, And Inclusion In Practice
Critical Approaches To Digital Media In The AI Age

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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105

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79

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4

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology Media Studies & Mass Media View 286 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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4

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Degree classification: Bachelors degree - 2.2

Degree Subject: Any subject area

If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above then please contact the university directly for further information.

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Tuition Fees

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25000 GBP / year

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11750 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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