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Global Cultures (MA)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the creative and cultural industries in both national and international contexts.

Our MA in Global Cultures explores 21st century cultural industries and the creative economy.

This innovative and interdisciplinary programme will help develop your research analysis skills and aimed at those who have an interest in developing a career in the cultural sector.

You’ll develop an understanding of the evolution of cultural industries in a global context by focusing on the global dissemination of cultural products, transnational cultural interactions in the creative sector, and cultural diversity and individual creativity in the globalised world.

You’ll gain insights into global cultural industries and into cultural policy, while also allowing you to analyse case studies that span the UK, China, Japan, Latin America, North America and Europe. We’ll equip you with the theoretical tools to help you analyse the cultural products that you are learning about.

Taught in the supportive and friendly environment of the School of Modern Languages. you’ll benefit from regular guest lectures with representatives of the creative and cultural industries.

Careers and placements

This MA allows you to focus on cultural production in a global context and to understand the significant role of cultural production, cultural institutions and cultural policymaking in the broader contexts of social and economic development. Given the continuing importance of the cultural and related sectors for contemporary societies and their economies, the insights gained and the research training provided in the programme will equip you for employment in a range of roles, including but not limited to the following:

  • PhD research
  • Employment in arts and cultural organisations
  • Cultural policymaking
  • Employment in media organizations
  • Working as an independent producer

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    22nd out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    149 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    78th

    21

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