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Culture and Thought after 1945

Social Sciences

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MA

  • Overview
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  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

This interdisciplinary graduate course explores contemporary developments through theoretical, cultural, and historical lenses. Students can customize their studies by selecting core and optional modules from various departments. The program promotes innovative analyses by integrating diverse methodologies.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. March 19, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£11,200£11,200
EU£25,900£25,900
England£11,200£11,200
Northern Ireland£11,200£11,200
Scotland£11,200£11,200
Wales£11,200£11,200
Channel Islands£11,200£11,200
International£25,900£25,900

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Framing the contemporary

    Optional

About

The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to postgraduate study, focusing on the theoretical, cultural, and historical aspects of contemporary developments.

Program Structure

Students can tailor their studies by selecting from a variety of offerings across six departments and centres at York. The program includes:

  • A core module that lays the groundwork for understanding contemporary issues through various disciplinary lenses.
  • Three optional modules from partner departments, including:
    • Archaeology
    • English
    • Centre for Women’s Studies
    • History
    • History of Art
    • Sociology

Learning Approach

Students are encouraged to integrate...

Subject Area Information

Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the ways in which culture creates and transforms individual experiences, everyday life, social relations, and power. This discipline draws from various fields such as sociology, anthropology, history, literary theory, media studies, and political science to provide a comprehensive understanding of cultural phenomena.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Cultural Studies

  • 2. Media and Popular Culture

  • 3. Race, Ethnicity, and Identity

  • 4. Globalization and Culture

  • 5. Gender and Sexuality Studies

  • 6. Cultural Theory

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Critical Thinking
  • Research Skills
  • Communication
  • Cultural Awareness

Career

Cultural Studies is a rich and diverse field that equips students with the analytical tools to understand and engage with the complexities of culture in contemporary society. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students are prepared for a wide range of careers that require cultural literacy and critical thinking.

Potential Professions
  • Academia

    Teaching and research positions in universities and colleges.

  • Media and Journalism

    Roles in content creation, editing, and cultural criticism.

  • Public Relations and Marketing

    Positions that require cultural insight to engage diverse audiences.

  • Non-Profit Sector

    Work in organizations focused on cultural advocacy, social justice, and community development.

  • Cultural Policy and Management

    Roles in government and cultural institutions that involve policy-making and cultural programming.

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