Overview

The course combines cultural studies with media and sociology and explores processes and activities, from local to global levels.

Through a combination of core and option modules, you will be introduced to the very latest research and theory in the study of our contemporary culture and the digital realm, and how our world is portrayed in the media.

Optional modules range from a number relating to digital media, through to an array of others which explore such areas as gender and sexuality, creativity and consumption, and the global dynamics of cultural production. As well as learning through lectures, seminars and tutorials, one of the core modules will include interviews and workshops with top researchers in the fields of sociology, media and communication, and cultural studies.

The Media, Culture and Society programme from University of Leicester will develop your critical and analytical skills and give you a solid grounding in research methods and current theories – and help you apply them to your own area of research.

Careers and employability

Successful completion of this course will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a high level of knowledge in the field, and as our course has a strong emphasis on research methods and training, you will develop a range of transferable skills which are directly applicable to the professional world.
This course has a strong research and theoretical content of this course providing a solid foundation for your to progress to study at doctoral level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies

Exploring the Social World

Social and Cultural Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 217 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2:1 degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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Tuition Fees

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21950 GBP / year

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9800 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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Funding

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