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336 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom
Museum and Artefact Studies
Durham University's unique Museum and Artefact Studies MA will provide you with the high quality training relevant to a career in museums, the cultural heritage sector, and in the academic world.

Early Prehistory and Human Origins
On this Early Prehistory and Human Origins course from University of York you'll explore the archaeology and approaches to human origins whilst working alongside internationally renowned specialists in early prehistoric archaeology and human evolution.
Cultural and Creative Industries
This multi-faceted Cultural and Creative Industries course at King's College London examines the structure and history of the cultural and creative industries and explore practical and theoretical issues facing cultural entrepreneurs, professionals and policy-makers.

Media, Culture and Society (Part time)
If you’re interested in learning more about how changing technology impacts our culture and society, or what role the digital sphere plays in culture and communication, we invite you to join us on this two-year part-time MA in Media, Culture and Society (Part time) offered by the University of East Anglia.
Islamic Education - Theory and Practice
Islamic Education - Theory and Practice MA at the University of Warwick facilitates a critical dialogue between Western and Islamic approaches to education and enables teachers and Muslim educators to become research-based reflective practitioners.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

Palestine Studies
This Palestine Studies programme from The University of Exeter equips you with the skills, sources and tools to study the Middle East, with a specific focus on Palestinian Studies.

Buddhist Studies
The MA Buddhist Studies programme offered by SOAS University of London is an interdisciplinary programme that engages with Buddhism as a field of inquiry from a historical, philosophical, anthropological and material culture perspectives.
Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory
The MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory at King's College London offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as literary production after 1999; imperialism and sexuality; contemporary experimental poetry and many more.

European History - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the European History - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Media, Culture and Society
The MA in Media, Culture and Society offered by the University of East Anglia will help you investigate and reflect upon how media and society are linked. You’ll explore the practical and professional implications of these links, and you could develop skills to enable you to work in the media.

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and the Arts)
Explore the cultural and creative industries, including publishing, broadcasting, heritage management and arts curation with the Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and the Arts) programme at the University of Southampton.

Late Antique and Byzantine Studies - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Late Antique and Byzantine Studies - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Royal Holloway University of London.

Culture and Thought after 1945
On this flexible Culture and Thought after 1945 course from University of York you'll study with leading experts in their field from the Departments of Archaeology, English, History, History of Art, Sociology and the Centre for Women’s Studies.
Heritage
The Heritage MA at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers students an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of heritage from the perspective of different disciplines, including archaeology and history.
Global and Area Studies
The MPhil in Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford draws on the multidisciplinary and area expertise of OSGA's seven regional centres, to deliver an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme, which addresses contemporary global challenges through developing innovative multidisciplinary approaches.

Health, Cultures and Societies
The Health, Cultures and Societies programme from University of Liverpool provides an exciting opportunity to explore issues around health, illness, wellbeing, and medicine. The MA provides advanced training in associated methods within a critical practice-oriented framework distinctive to the University and the city of Liverpool.
Music (Ethnomusicology)
The MusM in Music (Ethnomusicology) at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme that immerses students in the diverse study of global music cultures, integrating ethnomusicological theory and practice. This course is designed for those aiming for advanced research or applied careers in music and cultural studies.

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and the Arts) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and the Arts) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.
Media and Cultural Studies
At University of Worcester, we welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Media and Cultural Studies.