Cultural Studies MA at University of Worcester

Programme overview

As a Cultural Studies MA student, you will explore an exciting range of themes that build on your existing cultural knowledge, experiences and background. These themes span a broad range, from sustainability rituals, to black identity politics, to the future of AI and geopolitical propaganda. We are committed to interrogating established frameworks of knowledge through our attempts to understand cultural sites, artefacts, values and practices and their representations. We also offer the chance to gain hands-on experience with the recovery and, digital transcription and editing of historical cultural texts such as magazines. You will undertake a special study of evolving cultural forms, inclu

Duration: Full-time: Around 13 months, from early September, to late September of the following year; Part-time: Around 23 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements General admission requirements for entry to the programme are: A good honours degree (2.2 or above) and a significant interest in education and/or equivalent professional qualifications, experience and evidence of continuing professional development International students must hold a qualification equivalent to a UK first or second class honours degree See Admissions Policy for other acceptable qualifications. Other information All International student for whom English is not their first language are required to achieve IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element. Additional information can be found on our English Language requirements page. Prospective graduation is in March.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,730 a year (2026/27). The standard fee for full-time home and EU students enrolling on MA/MSc/MBA and MRes degrees in the academic year 2026/27 is £9,730 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). The standard fee for full-time international students enrolling on MA/MSc/MBA and MRes degrees in the academic year 2026/27 is £18,400 per year Source

Duration: Full-time: Around 13 months, from early September, to late September of the following year; Part-tim

Apply through the official page: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/cultural-studies-ma#how-to-apply

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