King's launches new MA in Culture, Politics & Society

12 November 2025

King's launches new MA in Culture, Politics & Society

A new Master’s degree in Culture, Politics & Society by the Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities is now open for applications.

The Culture, Politics & Society MA examines how cultural contexts intersect with political and social structures. As a uniquely interdisciplinary programme, the course draws on theories and frameworks from history, geography, political theory, sociology, screen media, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies.

Through these integrated perspectives, students gain the tools to critically engage with key contemporary issues such as identity politics, globalisation, technological change, and social justice.

The course also makes use of King's central London location, with modules showing students how different elements of the city can be representative of issues and structures around the world.

With an emphasis on thinking flexibly and creatively, the programme prepares graduates to become innovative leaders across a wide range of sectors – from academia and cultural organisations to public service and the non-profit sphere.

This MA is the culmination of many years of innovation. Our department tackles the complexities of the contemporary world through research that thinks across, and beyond, disciplinary boundaries. Meanwhile our undergraduate teaching has pioneered groundbreaking assessments that offer tangible outputs for prospective employers and for further education. With this MA we have a unique opportunity to combine these practices, creating a syllabus that empowers students to confront humanity's urgent challenges through academic work designed to drive immediate and meaningful change.
Dr George Legg, Head of the Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities

The Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities is part of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, which is ranked top 5 in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

The course is now open for September 2026 intake. Discover more about the course at the Postgraduate Taught Virtual Open Event on 4 December or watch the video below.