Program Overview
The Cultural Politics (1 Year) at University of Southampton 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 Cultural Politics (1 Year) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultural Politics (1 Year) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methods of Cultural Inquiry
- Cultural Politics: Theories
- MA Cultural Politics Dissertation
- Cultural Politics: Practices
- Responsible Design 4
- Digital Cultures
- John Armitage
- David Owen
- Ryan Bishop
- Tracy Strong
- Jussi Parikka
- Justin Murphy
- Valentina Cardo
- Joanne Roberts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The selection process for the MA Cultural Politics is based on students having a good honours degree in a relevant art, humanities or social sciences subject (2.1 or above).
Mature applicants
Mature students without formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis depending on their previous experience and background in the subject of cultural politics.Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If you have professional experience, or credit through prior learning at another institution, you may be eligible to use this experience against some of the programme requirements for period of study. You will need to present evidence that you have met the learning outcomes of the programme. The University\xc2\x92s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy can be accessed here.This page contains specific entry requirements for this course. Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 University of Southampton
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Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months