Our programme takes an innovative interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary culture and cultural theory. Adopting transcultural perspectives, we encourage investigations into the questions of identity and representation; the city as a site of cultural production and contestation; technological mediations of images and texts; and tensions between the visual, spatial, linguistic and literary forms.

What makes our programme unique is its focus on visual culture and multimodality of cultural forms and practices. Multidisciplinary and critical comparative approaches are key facets of the (inter)discipline of cultural studies and we welcome students coming from varied academic backgrounds and cultural traditions.

Please direct all academic queries to the Programme Director, Dr Ella Chmielewska (ella.chmielewska@ed.ac.uk)

Please direct all administrative queries to the Programme Secretary, Dr Kirsten Phimister (k.phimister@ed.ac.uk)