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336 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom
Emerging Economies and International Development
The Emerging Economies and International Development MSc course at King's College London offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on emerging economies. We cover subjects such as development theory, political economy, geography and social policy. You will also have the opportunity to focus on particular countries and regions.

Media, Culture and Society
The Media, Culture and Society programme from University of Leicester will provide you with a unique academic challenge if you are looking to develop your career in media, creative and cultural industries, or build a future career in academia.

Spanish
Through the GradDip in Spanish at the University of Dundee you will study the Spanish language and culture to gain an additional language teaching qualification, or simply for personal interest.
Media, Culture and Global Cities (LSE and NYU)
The MSc/MA in Media, Culture and Global Cities is a new double degree programme jointly offered by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and New York University (NYU). It allows students to study media and communications in top media capitals of the world — London and New York — while engaging with the academic cultures and resources of two leading institutions.
Public Histories
This Public Histories programme at Birkbeck, University of London will introduce you to key aspects and issues of the practice of public history. It will provide you with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to undertake critical assessments of public history projects and interventions - as well as to create your own.

Cultural Policy, Relations and Diplomacy - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Cultural Policy, Relations and Diplomacy - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Applied Imagination
The MA in Applied Imagination at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a one-year full-time programme designed for those seeking to challenge conventional thinking. This innovative course encourages students to harness their creativity and tackle complex issues across various disciplines.

Contemporary Literature and Culture
The Contemporary Literature and Culture programme from Loughborough University enables graduates to explore British and American fiction, poetry, and drama, analysing contemporary issues such as #MeToo, the Covid pandemic, and climate change, and understanding how literary prizes influence the production of today’s literature.

Cross-Cultural Communication
Enhance your understanding of language, culture, and communication - and prepare to make a difference in multicultural workplaces worldwide with this Cross-Cultural Communication course from Newcastle University.
Gender, Sexuality and Society
The Gender, Sexuality and Society programme at Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive M.Sc. degree that spans one year for full-time students or two years for those studying part-time. This flexible course can be pursued on campus or through online formats, allowing for a tailored educational experience that fits individual needs.
Promotional Media
The University of Leeds offers a Master of Arts in Promotional Media, designed to be completed in 12 months for full-time students or 24 months for those studying part-time. This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the promotional media landscape, focusing on its social, cultural, and economic impacts.
Comparative Literature and Culture and German (5 years)
Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and cultures.
Cultural Studies
Within the Cultural Studies programme from University of Worcester you will explore an exciting range of themes that build on your existing cultural knowledge, experiences and background.

Taiwan Studies
The MA Taiwan Studies programme at SOAS University of London is the first postgraduate degree focussing on contemporary Taiwan in the English speaking world.
Leading Culture Change in Safeguarding
The Leading Culture Change in Safeguarding course offered by the University of Worcester brings together students working in health, education, social care, housing, sports and community organisations and across people’s life course, from antenatal care to the care of our older populations, and those keen to be change-makers in these fields.

Cultural Studies
The MA Cultural Studies from SOAS University of London aims to offer grounding in the theories on Cultural Studies which draws on Marxism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Post-Marxism, Feminism, and Post-Modernism and their use, application and adaption in the cross-cultural contexts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Digital Heritage
This Digital Heritage course from University of York provides professional training in the growing fields of digital archiving, visualisation, museums and heritage sector curation, interpretation and education.

Human Geography Research
Gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to undertake advanced research in Human Geography, while exploring pressing challenges facing the world today with this Human Geography Research programme from Newcastle University.

Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.
Music (Ethnomusicology)
The MusM in Music (Ethnomusicology) at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme that immerses students in the diverse study of global music cultures, integrating ethnomusicological theory and practice. This course is designed for those aiming for advanced research or applied careers in music and cultural studies.