M.Sc Media Culture and Society
University of Glasgow, Glasgow | Glasgow, Scotland | Estd in 1451 | Government University
Glasgow, Scotland
About M.Sc Media Culture and Society
University of Glasgow offers 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme. The programme is a combination of social sciences and arts and its use in today’s media culture. One-third of the degree comprises of independent dissertation or collaborative group project. M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme gives the students an opportunity to be a research-led expert on contemporary media. The programme provides employability in the sectors like NGOs, government bodies, media and cultural organisations, voluntary organisations and public sector. The programme covers urgent issues like identity politics, datafication, AI, power, inequality, hate-speech and trolling, surveillance capitalism, risk and security, war and conflict, privacy, trust and journalism and the Coronavirus global pandemic.
The M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme is taught by international experts from Glasgow Social and Digital Change Group, Glasgow Media Group and talks from industry thinkers, key international scholars and visiting experts. A combination of lectures and seminars are conducted to teach the programme. M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme comprises three core and three optional courses. The core courses comprises-
Research Design
Media, Culture and Memory
Transformations in Media, Culture and Society
Optional courses- Students can choose three options from the School of Social & Political Sciences or one of the options from outside of the School provision.
One-third of the programme comprises a group project, which has to be done with the help of dedicated supervisor. The group project has to be done in collaboration with two other students. The assessment of M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme comprises individual written essays and assignments, presentations and group project work.
Highlights
Particulars | Info |
Type of Programme | Masters |
Modes of Programme | Full-time/Part-time |
Offered by | College of Arts, University of Glasgow |
Composition of course | 3 core, 3 optional |
Admission mode | Online |
Highlights
Ranking and Stats
| Domain | Year | Score | Rank | Rank Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2019 | NA | NA | 48.1–50.8 |
| Social Sciences | 2020 | NA | NA | 45.7–48.6 |
| Social Sciences | 2021 | NA | NA | 45.9–48.5 |
| Social Sciences | 2022 | NA | NA | 45.4–48.4 |
| Social Sciences | 2023 | NA | NA | 50.3–53.0 |
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Admission and Application
After meeting the eligibility criteria, students have to apply for University of Glasgow admission. For University of Glasgow admission, candidates first have to select their course choice from the course page. After selecting the course, candidates can directly apply online on the course website. For M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme admission, candidates have to fill an online application form. On the M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme page, candidates have to click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. On clicking Apply now, candidates will be redirected to the log in or sign up page, where candidates have to create their username and password. The detailed admission procedure is given below.
How to Apply
Candidates have to fill the online application form.
The online application form can be accessed on the individual course web page.
Candidates have to apply on the link- www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/mediaculturesociety/.
On M.Sc. Media Culture and Society web page, students have to click ‘Apply Now’.
Next, students have to fill in the details and upload necessary documents.
Candidates have to give one reference to complete the application form.
Finally, submit the application form.
After the completion of the application, candidates can access Applicant Self Service through the online application to check the status of their application form.
Documents Required
A copy (or copies) of official degree certificates (in case degree has completed)
A copy (or copies) of official academic transcripts, showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
Official English translations of the certificates and transcripts
One reference letter on headed paper
Evidence of English language ability (if first language is not English)
Other additional documents
A copy of the photo page of the passport (Non-EU students only)
Eligibility
University of Glasgow also offers postgraduate taught programmes. The programme- M.Sc. Media Culture and Society is a postgraduate taught programme. University of Glasgow offers M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme in both full-time and part-time mode. For admission to University of Glasgow course, students first have to meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria depends upon courses and is the required criteria for entry into the programme. For M.Sc. Media Culture and Society programme, the required University of Glasgow eligibility criteria is given in detail below. Applicants can find the required eligibility criteria separately for UK and international students.
Candidates should have 2.1 honours degree or non-UK equivalent degree (for example- a GPA of 3.0 or above) in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Journalism Studies, Sociology, History, Memory Studies, Communication Studies, Organisation Studies, War Studies or related social sciences or arts subject area
For international students- a minimum cumulative 1st division or better across all years of the studies from Indian central, state or leading deemed and private universities
English language requirements:
IELTS- 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
Test scores are valid for 2 years and 5 months from the start date
Candidates must meet overall and subtest requirements within a single test
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)- 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23
Test scores are valid for 2 years and 5 months from the start date
Candidates must meet overall and subtest requirements within a single test
PTE (Academic or Academic Online)- 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests
Test scores are valid for 2 years and 5 months from the start date
Candidates must meet overall and subtest requirements within a single test
Test scores are valid for 2 years and 5 months from the start date
Candidates must meet overall and subtest requirements within a single test
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses- Test scores are valid for 2 years from the start date
Alternatives to English language qualification:
Degree from majority English speaking country- Students must have studied 2-year undergraduate level course or 9 months master’s level course and must have complete the degree in the majority English speaking country and within the last 6 years.
Undergraduate 2+2 degree from majority English speaking country- students must have completed the final two years study in the majority English speaking country and within the last 6 years
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