The MA Society and Culture: Meaning, Making, Consuming at the University of Exeter is designed for intellectually curious individuals eager to explore the complex interplay between social structures, cultural production, and consumption patterns. You will delve into contemporary debates within sociology and anthropology, developing specialist knowledge of the social and cultural dynamics that shape diverse forms of meaning-making and consumption. This postgraduate degree equips you with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to understand and interpret the cultural landscapes that define our modern world, making it ideal for those seeking to engage deeply with social theory and research.
You will pursue this Master's degree full-time on campus over one year, engaging with compulsory modules in Social Theory and Meaning, Making, Consuming, alongside a substantial dissertation. You will also have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules, including Research Methods in the Social Sciences, Cultures of the Life Sciences, and Understanding Media, allowing you to tailor your studies. Through this programme, you will develop advanced research skills and a nuanced understanding of cultural processes, preparing you for a variety of academic and professional pathways in fields such as cultural analysis, market research, policy, and beyond.