MA Cultural and Critical Studies at University of Westminster

The Cultural and Critical Studies MA is part of the Cultural and Literary Studies Suite of four MAs and investigates modern and contemporary culture from aesthetic, critical, literary and experiential perspectives. It covers visual, textual and popular forms of culture in light of current theoretical debates, with teaching from staff in memory studies, urban culture, digital culture, migration studies and critical theory.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: January 2027 and September 2027 (full-time and part-time day)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students share classes with the Art and Visual Culture MA, English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA and the Museum-related MA in the suite, supported by academic skills workshops. Modules are taught by staff from several disciplines so students can follow themes that interest them.

Career pathways

Graduates work in educational, cultural and creative sectors. Roles include editor, educator, journalist, digital content producer, museum, gallery, library or archive professional, public relations or communications professional and researcher.

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