MA Society and Culture: Arts, Media and Consumption

OverviewYou will acquire a broad, general knowledge of current debates within both sociology and anthropology at the same time as developing specialist knowledge of the key social and cultural dynamics shaping a range of cultural media, pursuits and practicesWe will train you to identify and analyse a wide range of social processes and dynamics as they relate to the production, distribution and consumption of ‘mass’, ‘popular’ and ‘high-brow’ cultural forms and artefacts and to think critically about the modes by which they are evaluated and understoodYou will be equipped with both traditional and cutting-edge research tools used for studying the relationship between culture, society and everyday lifeJoin a truly multicultural and culturally enriching environment, comprising of students from all three disciplines in the department of Sociology, Philosophy and AnthropologyYou will develop a wide range of key transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers within a range of professionsCareersEmployer-valued skillsIn addition to the specialist knowledge you will gain during your programme, you will also develop transferrable skills valued by employers such as:Researching, analysing and assessing sources of informationWritten and verbal communication skillsManaging and interpreting informationDeveloping ideas and argumentsCareer supportThe College’s Employability Officer works with our central?Career Zone?team to give you access to a wealth of business contacts, support and training, as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular Careers Fairs.