Program Overview
The Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 Visual Anthropology 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anthropology of Art
- Ethnographic Film and Cinema Studies
- Anthropology Video Production
- Critique, Theory and Representation
- Anthropology and Cultural Politics
- Anthropology of Rights
- Critical Voices in Development
- Anthropology and History
- Ethnography Through Photography & Sound
- Experimental Ethnographic Filmmaking
- Ethnographic Film and Cinema Studies
- Anthropology of Health and Medicine
- Anthropology of Religion
- Economic and Political Anthropology
- Environmental Anthropology
- Indian and Peasant Politics in Amazonia
- Intercultural Film
- Photography & Sound
- Psychology & Anthropology
- Violence & the Body Politic
- Anthropological Perspectives on Tourism
- Anthropology of Human Animal Relations
- Anthropological Research Methods
- Borders and Migration
- Learning from Social Movements
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren\xc2\x92t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,550 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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- Language English
- Duration 12 months