COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA in Arts, Culture and the Environment at the University of Manchester offers a structured curriculum that combines core interdisciplinary modules with a selection of optional units, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests. Core mandatory modules include the Arts, Culture and the Environment Dissertation, Creative Ecologies, and Critical Ecologies, providing a strong foundation in understanding the relationship between culture, society, and environmental change. These modules emphasize research skills, critical analysis, and practice-based learning, culminating in a substantial dissertation project that allows students to explore an area of personal and academic interest in depth. In addition to the core modules, students can choose from a wide range of optional units, including Climate and Environment in the Ancient World, Space, Place and Text, Vital Matters, Wild and Tamed: Nature in French Culture and Politics, Vital Mobilities, Wonders, Miracles and Supernatural Landscapes in Medieval and Early Modern Europe, and Making Life: Biological Science and Society since 1800. These options allow students to explore diverse historical, cultural, and scientific perspectives on environmental issues. By combining theoretical knowledge, interdisciplinary research, and practical engagement, the program equips graduates with the skills and expertise to pursue careers in research, policy, cultural management, education, and other fields that intersect with culture and the environment.