MPhil/PhD Media & Communications and Cultural Studies
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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6 years

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We welcome proposals for research in any area connected with media, communications, digital media, cultural theory and practice. We aim to engage you, intellectually and critically, and with enthusiasm, in a media or cultural studies project that questions everything.The MPhil/PhD programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of media, communications and culture. Well introduce you to a wide variety of perspectives and traditions, animated via a creative interface between ...Read more

We welcome proposals for research in any area connected with media, communications, digital media, cultural theory and practice. We aim to engage you, intellectually and critically, and with enthusiasm, in a media or cultural studies project that questions everything.

The MPhil/PhD programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of media, communications and culture. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of perspectives and traditions, animated via a creative interface between disciplines.

We give priority to those with proposals for research within the areas of interest of our staff.

Research degrees in this department have two elements:

  • the research work that you carry out individually under supervision
  • a programme of taught courses, which brings you into contact with other students within Goldsmiths

Supervisors and their students form loose research teams, sometimes on a joint basis with another group. When you apply, please indicate your intended research area and any preference for a particular supervisor.

You'll be assessed by a thesis and viva voce.

Careers

We aim to develop your skills to be able to express yourself creatively and self-critically in theoretical and/or practice work. You'll develop research skills, presentation skills, an understanding of the workings of the media and their broad cultural and social impacts and an understanding of the pleasures of media consumption.

If you're focussing more on Cultural Studies research topics, you'll also develop skills in ethnography and cultural research, and be able to deploy these to articulate your appreciation of crucial debates in the public domains of the media, the culture industries, formal and informal institutions and in the wider contemporary cultural scene.

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What students say
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Xinyi
27 Feb 23

Goldsmiths offered me opportunities to see, think and interact people from different world. Many colorful and amazing ideas and opinions are made and shared here. But i do think..Read more

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Soogyeong
22 Feb 23

The university's location is leisurely, slightly out of the centre of London. But going downtown takes some time. On the other hand, good facilities, especially the library, are..Read more

Entry requirements

Students should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area. Students might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t 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.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£17,690 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£17,690 per year

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross Lewisham 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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