MPhil/PhD Communities and Social Justice
Goldsmiths, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Goldsmiths is home to world-renowned researchers in social justice, community work and youth work, making it a perfect home for postgraduate research studies in these areas.On completion youll be able to demonstrate:Competence as an independent researcher in your discipline, who can systematically search for, discover, access, retrieve, sift, interpret, analyse, evaluate, manage, conserve and communicate an ever-increasing volume of knowledge from a range of sources-materials.A critical ...Read more

Goldsmiths is home to world-renowned researchers in social justice, community work and youth work, making it a perfect home for postgraduate research studies in these areas.On completion you'll be able to demonstrate:Competence as an independent researcher in your discipline, who can systematically search for, discover, access, retrieve, sift, interpret, analyse, evaluate, manage, conserve and communicate an ever-increasing volume of knowledge from a range of sources-materials.A critical understanding and engagement of challenges to produce innovative solutions and new knowledge.Advanced awareness of research integrity and any relevant ethical and professional considerations.The ability to act autonomously in planning, managing and delivering projects, justifying methodologies and practical choices, evaluating research and critically engaging with ethical considerations.The ability to act autonomously in critical decision-making in exercising professional standards in practice, research and research integrity, and engage in professional practice, including ethical, legal, and health and safety aspects.Self-direction in supporting, collaborating with and leading colleagues, using a range of teaching, communication and networking skills to influence practice and policy in diverse environments.Critical engagement in research and practices with impact, and to be able to communicate it to diverse audiences, including the public.

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23 Feb 23

I love my law department because they are helpful when needed, they always have time to address any problems that you are having with the course modules and I love my personal..Read more

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22 Feb 23

I think the over-all support system is really good. Everyone listens to feedback and they work on that feedback to improve your experience. In terms of facility, I think there’s..Read more

Entry 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 arent 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.

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£5,006 per year

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£24,350 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£24,350 per year

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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