Program Overview
The Social and Cultural Theory at University of Bristol is a MSc programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 Social and Cultural Theory 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 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social and Cultural Theory programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Understanding Culture
- Dissertation (MSc only)
- Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Culture, Postmodernity and Religion
- Globalisation and Culture
- Interpreting Gender
- Narrating the Self
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Qualitative Social Research
- Theories of Ethnicity and Racism
- Global Ethnicities
- Quantitative Social Research
- Care, Labour and Gender
- Popular Music and society
- Theory and Politics of Multiculturalism
- Social Class in Contemporary Society
- Nations and Nationalism
- Religion and Politics
- Understanding Risk
- Classics of Modern Cultural Theory
- Religion Ethnicity and Value Change
- Politics Optional Units POLIM and SPAIM. See SPAIS website for further information.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent qualification.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bristol 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 Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 27 August 2026
- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months