24 Cultural Studies Programs in the United Kingdom

Cultural Studies tuition fees in the United Kingdom, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within cultural studies

Top universities for Cultural Studies in the United Kingdom

Ranked by how many cultural studies programs each one runs in the United Kingdom — the count is next to the name.

• Newcastle University (5)
• SOAS University of London (3)
• University of Leicester (2)
• Lancaster University, England (2)
• University of Greenwich, London (1)
• University of Kent (1)
• University of Nottingham (1)
• University of Plymouth (1)
• University of Portsmouth (1)
• University of Surrey (1)

Study Cultural Studies in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many cultural studies programs are there in the United Kingdom?

24 cultural studies programs at 16 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a cultural studies degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in cultural studies in the United Kingdom is 29,611 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 24,019 USD and 34,393 USD a year.

Can I study cultural studies in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the cultural studies programs in the United Kingdom in our catalog are taught in English (24 of 24).