MA Media, Culture and Society at University of East Anglia

Explore how media shapes culture, communication, and everyday life across today’s connected world. Build critical and practical skills through flexible study, professional opportunities, debates, internships, and media production activities. Explore how media shapes the way we think, communicate, and connect in a digital world.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Media, Language and Communication Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your MA will take place over one year, during which you’ll deepen your understanding of how media and culture shape our perceptions of society. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Key Digital and Research Skills in Media and Communications, Approaches to Studying Media and Culture, Media, Language and Communication Research Project, Media & Society: Technologies, Content and Users.

Career pathways

With a MA Media, Culture and Society degree, you could develop a career as a: Media or Journalism Professional: Write, research, and communicate stories shaped by strong media insight PR and Communications Officer: Create strategic messages for organisations, brands, and public audiences Digital Marketing Specialist: Develop content, campaigns, and social media strategies for digital platforms Policy and Advocacy Officer: Support public, government, or NGO communication around social and political issues Research Analyst: Analyse media, culture, and society for think tanks, cultural organisations, or further

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