MRes Media & Communications
Goldsmiths, University of London
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The Master of Research (MRes) degree prepares you for study at MPhil/PhD level.We welcome proposals for research in any area connected with media, communications, and cultural theory and practice.The programme combines taught modules in research methodology with a 20,000-word dissertation, and offers advanced-level training to appropriately qualified students. We give priority to those with proposals for research within the areas of interest of our staff.You will be assessed through your ...Read more

The Master of Research (MRes) degree prepares you for study at MPhil/PhD level.We welcome proposals for research in any area connected with media, communications, and cultural theory and practice.The programme combines taught modules in research methodology with a 20,000-word dissertation, and offers advanced-level training to appropriately qualified students. We give priority to those with proposals for research within the areas of interest of our staff.You will be assessed through your research dissertation, and a portfolio of two essays.The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked second in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (third in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.

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04 Apr 14

My college experience hasd been really good. For my advice to prospective students, I would say make sure that you make the most of it as it really is a once in a life time..Read more

SR
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04 Apr 14

Goldsmiths has prepared me well for the professional working world. it is given me plenty of freedom to experiment creatively with a firm theoretical foundation. London is an..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant subject.

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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£9,150 per year

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

£19,000 per year

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

£19,000 per year

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

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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Media and Communications with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) - BA (Hons)
My college experience hasd been really good. For my advice to prospective students, I would say make sure that you make the most of it as it really is a once in a life time...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Media and Communications with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) - BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths has prepared me well for the professional working world. it is given me plenty of freedom to experiment creatively with a firm theoretical foundation. London is an...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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