Program Overview
The Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cultural Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,380 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultural Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cultural Theory
- Crisis and Critique
- MA in Cultural Studies Dissertation (Methodology and Research)
- Anthropology
- Centre for Cultural Studies
- Confucius Institute (Mandarin language)
- English and Comparative Literature
- History
- Media and Communications
- Politics
- Sociology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- NEW Postgraduate Loan Scheme - The government has announced a new system of postgraduate loans for Masters courses.
- Goldsmiths postgraduate scholarships and bursaries - We regularly offer scholarships and bursaries for home/EU postgraduate applicants, PGCE applicants, and international applicants - including alumni fee waivers
- Departmental awards - Some academic departments at Goldsmiths offer programme-specific and/or subject specific funding in the form of scholarships, studentships and fee waivers
- PhD studentships - Multi-million pound funding for PhDs in the arts and humanities, computing, creative industries and the social sciences, including AHRC funding and ESRC Doctoral Training Studentships
- External sources of funding - There are hundreds of external charities, trusts and foundations that offer grants to students, so it\'s worth researching these opportunities
- If you are an international student, see our list of international scholarships for more information
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,380 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,380 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months