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London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L3UC

Campuses

Houghton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Sep-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,400 / year

Next Intake 28-Sep-2026

MSc Culture and Society

About

Introduction

The MSc Culture and Society examines how cultural trends and practices shape and are shaped by society.

Drawing on leading-edge cultural theory and innovative methodologies, you’ll have the freedom to study and research any social processes that fall within our broad understanding of culture. You can delve into topics such as identity and globalisation, gender and sexuality, nature and more-than-human world, or disability and embodiment.

The programme is distinctive for its interdisciplinary and international approach. You’ll be encouraged to think and research globally and draw on our expertise in sociology, anthropology, material culture, media studies and many other disciplines.

The curriculum includes a blend of core and optional courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests. You’ll also develop your qualitative research skills,enhancing your professional skills further.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds, including anthropology, history, cultural and media studies, international relations, the arts, design and the humanities. We also welcome numerous mature students with established careers, particularly in the media and cultural industries. Whatever your background, this degree helps you build a strong foundation in sociological approaches to cultural research.

When you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for a career in academia, the creative industries, research organisations, or policymaking.

Preliminary readings

Ahmed, S. 2004. "Affective economies", Social text, 22: 117-139.
Ahmed, S. (2006) Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others. Durham: Duke University Press.
Anzaldúa, G. (1987) Borderlands: The New Mestiza / La Frontera. San Francisco: Aunt Lute Book Company
Appadurai, A. (1990) Disjuncture and Difference in the Global Cultural Economy. Theory, Culture and Society, Vol 7, 295-310
Bourdieu, P. (1984) Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste. London: Routledge.
Featherstone, M. (1990) Consumer Culture and Postmodernism. Sage, London.
Hall, S. (1992) New Ethnicities in Donald, J and Rattansi, A (eds.) (1992) “Race”, Culture, Difference, London: Routledge.
Haraway, D. (2003) The Companion Species Manifesto: Dogs, People, and Significant Otherness. Chicago: Prickly Paradigm Press.
Haraway, D. (2016) Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene. Durham: Duke University Press.
Hennion, A. (2001) Music Lovers: Taste as Performance. Theory, Culture and Society, 18(5): 1-22
Jameson, F. (1984) Postmodernism, or the cultural logic of late capitalism. New Left Review 146, 53–92.
Kafer, A. (2013) Feminist, Queer, Crip. Bloomington: Indiana UP
Latour, B. (2004) Why Has Critique Run out of Steam? From Matters of Fact to Matters of Concern. Critical Inquiry 30 (Winter 2004), 225–248.
McRuer, R. (2006) Crip Theory: Cultural Signs of Queerness and Disability. New York: New York University Press.

Disciplines

Department of Sociology

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia Taught master's programmes To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (upper second class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 80 per cent, 3.3/4, 4.0/5, or an overall B, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (first-class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 90 per cent, 3.75/4, 4.7/5, A or very good, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. Research programmes (MPhil/MRes/PhD) To be considered for admission to a research programme, we would normally require a master’s degree if awarded after 2004 and expect grades of 85 per cent.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Higher. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Career

From CV workshops through to careers fairs, LSE offers lots of information and support to help you make that all-important step from education into work.

Many of the UK’s top employers give careers presentations at the School during the year and there are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter and using LinkedIn.

See LSE Careers for further details.

Fee Information

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department for Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,400

Application Fee

GBP