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Cities and Cultures

Queen Mary University of London
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Cities and Cultures at Queen Mary University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Cities and Cultures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: London, France

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cities and Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Dissertation of 15,000 words
  2. Geographical Thought and Practice
  3. Art, Performance and the City
  4. Cities, Space and Power
  5. Cultural Geography in Practice
  6. Empire, Race and Immigration

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

An upper second class honours degree or higher in a relevant subject from a UK university (or an equivalent international qualification), together with two supportive references, at least one of which must be academic. 

Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.

Candidates are expected to have good English language ability and to meet the standard of the IELTS, or equivalent, at a level of 7.0.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Queen Mary University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Queen Mary University of London

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Queen Mary University of London

London, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months