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.

Careers

The Department of Media and Communications aims to develop students who should be able to express themselves creatively and self-critically in theoretical and/or practice work.

You'll also develop:

  • an understanding of the workings of the media and their broad cultural and social impacts
  • an understanding of the pleasures of media consumption

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Matthew
14 Feb 24

Goldsmiths offers an inclusive and collaborative work environment where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to work together in exciting and transformative ways. The..Read more

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Vivienne
14 Feb 24

Incredibly enlightening and valuable experience. The course covered a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of political messaging to media and democracy. The instructor's..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant subject. Students might also be considered for some programmes if they aren’t a graduate or their degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that students have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

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£8,430 per year

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£17,690 per year

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£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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