Media and Cultural Studies MA

**8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**16th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/>Take an interdisciplinary cultural studies approach to understand the media in all their complexity as institutions, texts, and systems of representation in local, national and global contexts.<br/><br/>Taught by experts, you’ll engage with current theoretical debates to explore and critique the media’s political, social and cultural power in everyday life and the public sphere. You’ll:<br/>- develop a skills portfolio in critical analysis, creative thinking, research methods, academic writing and presentation<br/><br/><br/>- choose from a wide variety of options, allowing you to set your own intellectual agenda<br/><br/><br/>- gain methodological knowledge to research a wide range of media.<br/><br/><br/>At Sussex, we have a thriving research culture in media theory and cultural studies. This Masters offers you an opportunity to understand and question forms of communication and culture in the contemporary world.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/>Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/>Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.