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MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Goldsmiths, University of London

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(3.8)

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QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationGoldsmiths Campus
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2027
Duration3 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationGoldsmiths Campus
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration3 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationGoldsmiths Campus
Study modePart Time
Start dateSep 2027
Duration4 Year
QualificationPhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
LocationGoldsmiths Campus
Study modePart Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration4 Year
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Goldsmiths Campus

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Full Time

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Sep 2027

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We welcome applicants wishing to explore visual culture understood as a meeting ground between creative practices, the philosophical and the political.We usually accept research students into the Department of Visual Cultures on the basis of a match between your proposed research and the current research interests of the department, as well as an assessment of your qualifications and suitability to undertake a research degree.Research in the department is organised around thematic clusters and we welcome proposals from applicants wishing to explore visual culture within the context of one of these clusters.The MPhil/PhD programme will be structured around the following elements:PhD seminar:In addition to regular tutorials with your supervisor, you will attend the MPhil/PhD Visual Culture seminar in your first and second years of study. This is a weekly seminar dedicated to research questions and theoretical problems of study at MPhil/PhD level. It has the additional aim of fostering a supportive and participatory postgraduate research culture in the department.

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Complete University Guide ranking
61st
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Complete University Guide Communication & Media Studies ranking
46th
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Carmen Lima
Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Love the vibe of the uni, diversity and the teaching...aometimes it could be better organised in terms of timetable, and also the access to the rehearsal rooms could be more than once per week.
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Eleanor Chapman
Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Best is the surport teachers provide, feedback from work and quality of surport. Worst is the student life being completely seperate, this is probaly due to being in London. This could be improved by hosting events for the course groups, department 'parties'/meals.
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Cecilia Morgan
Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
The music department facilities are brilliant and there are some great tutors (and a few less great ones). The course content is stimulating and there is room for discussion as the course size is fairly small. The university as a whole, though, is quite disorganised and not the easiest to navigate in terms of student support. The student union is a nice place to chill – I feel like most of the good events are at the start of the academic year and there isn't as strong of a sense of community/opportunities to meet new people mid-year. Overall, would recommend but I'd say rent somewhere nearby as opposed to staying in halls (they're extortionate).
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Autumn Sharkey
Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Incredible support from the tutors on the course, really above and beyond and very personalised. Honestly couldn't rate the actual course and the teaching any higher. Really heavy budget cuts mean the administrative support if you need anything beyond the control of your lecturers is not good or easy to access.
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Student Reviewer
Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
The improvement for me to second year from first is gigantic: the course, the social life and overall enjoyment of London's campus is amazing. I would tell people to stick it out through the hard times, it is completely worth it.
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Tuition fees
Student living
£5,006 per year
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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

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Overall ratingRating icon3.8
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Autumn Sharkey
Goldsmiths, University of London
Reviewed: 22/02/23
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Incredible support from the tutors on the course, really above and beyond and very personalised. Honestly couldn't rate the actual course and the teaching any higher. Really heavy budget cuts mean the administrative support if you need anything beyond the control of your lecturers is not good or easy to access.
Read full review
CL
Carmen Lima
Goldsmiths, University of London
Reviewed: 22/02/23
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Love the vibe of the uni, diversity and the teaching...aometimes it could be better organised in terms of timetable, and also the access to the rehearsal rooms could be more than once per week.
Read full review
CM
Cecilia Morgan
Goldsmiths, University of London
Reviewed: 22/02/23
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
The music department facilities are brilliant and there are some great tutors (and a few less great ones). The course content is stimulating and there is room for discussion as the course size is fairly small. The university as a whole, though, is quite disorganised and not the easiest to navigate in terms of student support. The student union is a nice place to chill – I feel like most of the good events are at the start of the academic year and there isn't as strong of a sense of community/opportunities to meet new people mid-year. Overall, would recommend but I'd say rent somewhere nearby as opposed to staying in halls (they're extortionate).
Read full review
EC
Eleanor Chapman
Goldsmiths, University of London
Reviewed: 22/02/23
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
Best is the surport teachers provide, feedback from work and quality of surport. Worst is the student life being completely seperate, this is probaly due to being in London. This could be improved by hosting events for the course groups, department 'parties'/meals.
Read full review
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Student Reviewer
Goldsmiths, University of London
Reviewed: 04/04/14
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
The standard of teaching and education at Goldsmiths is fantastic, There is also an excellent sense of community on campus. However, facilities are in a state of disrepair and more facilities are needed. The college is hindered by problems with bureaucracy and fails to serve it is SU properly.
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Student Reviewer
Goldsmiths, University of London
Reviewed: 04/04/14
MPhil/PhD Visual Culture
The improvement for me to second year from first is gigantic: the course, the social life and overall enjoyment of London's campus is amazing. I would tell people to stick it out through the hard times, it is completely worth it.
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Goldsmiths, University of London

Student rating
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CUG ranking 61st
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, LondonLondonGreater LondonSE14 6NWUnited Kingdom
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