Exhibition Studies engages with exhibition formats, through a theoretical and practical understanding of what constitutes an exhibition in the 21st century. Follow a curriculum which focuses on
The MA Arts and Cultural Leadership is an innovative one-year programme. Through engaging with diverse industry partners, and exploring concepts and creative practices, you will understand and shape
Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links
Driven by real-world case studies and industry projects, this course explores the major forces reshaping today’s media, from AI and short-form video to influencer culture and new digital storytelling
The Beatles are a central musical, cultural and industrial force in Liverpool, the UK and the world, and Beatles tourism is worth approximately £82 million annually to the local economy. But the
Study in a department currently ranked within the world top 75 and 5th in the UK for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025). We study the changes, and challenges for
You’ll study in the UK’s only Art History department located within an international art museum. Explore key topics like decolonisation, identity, and inclusion by working with the Sainsbury
Museums and heritage organisations help shape how we understand history and culture. They tell stories, raise important questions about the world today, and give us ways to connect the past with the
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
Why do we carve pumpkins, blow out birthday candles or leave ‘love-locks’ on bridges? When and where did these customs start? From urban myths to local legends, the stories we tell and the traditions
Immerse yourself in intriguing modules like "European Crime Fiction and Film," examining ‘Golden Age’ detective fiction in the 1920s (notably Agatha Christie) to the present day including Nordic
The MA in Victorian Literature and Culture explores the engagement of nineteenth-century literature with a wide range of political, social and aesthetic issues. You will encounter writing in a
Our Masters by research degree offers academic independence and the chance to develop your research skills. You'll focus on an individual project and study advanced taught modules relevant to your
The Cultural and Critical Studies MA is part of the Cultural and Literary Studies Suite, a cluster of four MAs that bring together academics, curators and practitioners who share a commitment to
The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience MA is a unique course that offers you the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement and gain professional work
Modern society demands deeper expertise in issues of race, inequality and injustice. The Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies MA is an opportunity to gain an education in this field, while
Gain a core education in the political, social and philosophical aspects of Europe through this degree. The European Culture and Thought: Thought MA provides a foundation in the understanding of