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    Media, Culture & Society [MSc]

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    Glasgow, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £27,720.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    52%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    £25.00
    App fee

    Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Glasgow, GB. Tuition is £27,720.

    About the program

    The programme explores how media interacts with and shapes contemporary culture and society through interdisciplinary study combining social sciences and arts approaches. It covers issues such as power, inequality, identity politics, trust and journalism, surveillance capitalism, privacy, risk and security, AI, war and conflict, datafication, hate-speech and trolling.

    Focus: both
    Sociology 4th UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Sept 2026
    Jul 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training) - 176 overall with no subtest less than 169. TOEFL not explicitly listed but equivalent tests accepted.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7 overall with no subtest less than 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £30,580.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow is £27,720.
    Is Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow online or in-person?
    Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow is offered in-person.
    How long does Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow take to complete?
    Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent)
    How competitive is Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Media, Culture & Society [MSc] at University of Glasgow reports an acceptance rate of approximately 52%.