Master in Cultural Surroundings

Tuition comes to 16,000 GBP per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Aug 31, 2027.

Direct engagement with regional heritage institutions like the National Trust at Saltram and the city’s major museum, The Box, defines this programme, offering students hands-on experience in high-profile projects such as the curation of major year-long exhibitions. By positioning literary study within its broader cultural and historical context, the course moves beyond the classroom to explore how texts interact with the physical and societal landscapes of the South West.

Immersive Cultural Engagement

Students are integrated into a thriving intellectual community, with full access to the University's Arts & Culture Programme. This includes:

• Exclusive networking and collaborative opportunities with local partners.
• Active participation in the 'Great Writers and their Influence' lecture series.
• Engagement with live performances and poetry readings from internationally recognized figures such as Michael Hulse.
• The chance to explore the contemporary relevance of historical voices, including 18th-century black British writers like Olaudah Equiano.

This programme is tailored for those who want to bridge the gap between academic literary analysis and practical cultural curation, providing a unique environment where research is both produced and performed.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.