MA Global Media and Society at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Lancaster’s experts will equip you with the skills to navigate the complexities of the global media landscape. We’ll address big questions about media and culture today. What role do we play in shifting cultural and media landscapes?

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts | Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Global Media: Innovation and Inequalities, Media and Creative Industries in a Global World, Critical Methods in Media, Global Media and Society Dissertation.

Career pathways

The knowledge and skills you acquire during this MA will set your CV apart for prospective employers. You’ll gain extensive knowledge about important aspects of culture and society, and the role of global media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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