Overview

We welcome proposals for research in any area connected with media, communications, and cultural theory and practice.

The Media and Communications programme at the Goldsmiths, University of London 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Democracy
Economy, Culture and Communication
Media Futures
Gender, Feminism and Contemporary Cultures
Screen Cultures and Media Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

There is no official deadline of when to apply by, it’s best to apply early.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General 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 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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10800 GBP / year

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Additional Details

National - part-time: £5400 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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