Society, Culture and Media MA

University of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The Society, Culture and Media MA programme at University of Leeds (School of Sociology and Social Policy) is a MA programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme offers advanced study of social policy design, implementation, and evaluation, covering welfare state models, poverty reduction strategies, health and education policy, and social protection systems. Students develop analytical skills for assessing policy impacts on equity, inclusion, and social justice. Graduates pursue careers in government ministries, international organisations, think tanks, and NGOs.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £12,900/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £30,400/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Sociology and Social Policy

Official university

University of Leeds

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£12,900	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£30,400	—	needs the fee

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