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Admission Educational Programmes Graduate

Digital Society Culture

51.04.01 In Russian

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Programme description

The programme is designed to train specialists in the field of contemporary cultural studies who have a deep understanding of the fundamental processes of digital society, who are highly skilled in the analysis of contemporary cultural phenomena, who are able to conduct independent research, and who offer their expertise at a high professional level.

Main courses
  • Current issues in cultural studies 
  • Moral foundations of culture 
  • Sociology of culture 
  • Cultural theory
  • Sociocultural dynamics 
  • Axiology of culture 
  • Philosophy of culture 
  • Cultural management 
  • Body-visual practices in the structures of everyday life in contemporary society 
  • The current socio-cultural situation from a philosophical point of view 
  • Conceptualisation of the present in art 
  • Ethics of digital communication 
  • Social reality of digital culture
Our advantages
  • The programme prepares professionals who are well versed in the major cultural processes of the digital society and who have relevant methodologies for researching the phenomena of contemporary culture
  • The programme examines the contemporary cultural landscape at a variety of levels, from fundamental philosophical analysis to applied aspects of the representation of the values, norms and principles of contemporary society. This allows graduates to apply their knowledge in a wide range of fields
  • Special attention is given to the study of the communication, anthropological, artistic and ethical foundations of digital culture, which defines the identity of modern man and has a significant impact on all social life
  • Courses are taught by experts in various fields of knowledge—SPbU educators with extensive experience in the study of contemporary culture
  • Masters students have the opportunity to participate in academic mobility programmes and successfully pursue their studies and academic careers at the world’s most prestigious universities
Career opportunities
Internship organisations: 

The programme requires completing a research-based internship at St Petersburg University.

Primary career options: 

The knowledge and skills of graduates can be applied in a variety of fields of social and humanitarian activity, in state, public and commercial organisations, in all spheres where specialists are needed who can creatively solve problems using modern research, analytical, educational and communication technologies. 

Graduates of the programme are prepared for careers in media communication, education and cultural research.

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The programme descriptions for the 2025/2026 academic year are currently being updated. Information regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the St Petersburg University Admissions Committee website.

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