Program Overview
The Visual Sociology at Goldsmiths University of London is a MPhil programme in Social Sciences over 36 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 Sociology 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
- Sociology at Goldsmiths is home to some 40 scholars and researchers whose work is known and cited internationally.
- We offer a stimulating research environment for undertaking postgraduate research in a wide range of sociological fields, including:
- Visual sociology
- Race, ethnicity, religion and nationalism
- Gender and social life
- Sociology of culture
- Inventive and sensory methods
- Urban culture, world cities, economies and social exclusion
- Migration
- Medicine and the life-sciences, health, illness and disability
- Science and technology
- Children and young people
- Human rights and political sociology
- Socio-legal studies and global justice
- Social and cultural theory
- Political theory and political sociology
- Philosophy of social sciences
- We particularly encourage cross- and interdisciplinary research in emerging fields of study and creative practice.
- The MPhil/PhD in Visual Sociology offers candidates the opportunity to submit a portfolio of practical work as part of their thesis alongside a reduced textual component. The programme is supported by the Visual Sociology Lab, providing access to an extensive range of technical resources for audio/visual production.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area.
- 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 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International 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- Start Date 2017-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 36 months