Overview

This MA Material and Visual Culture from University College London (UCL) provides a broad-based training in social science approaches to the analysis of material and visual media: ranging from art, photography, film and media within visual anthropology, to consumption, museum anthropology and cultural heritage, landscape and genres (such as clothing and the built environment), within material culture.

Skills training is given in social anthropological field research and analysis, and in specific methods for the study of material and visual forms.

Careers

The programme develops skills in cultural and social critique through the research and interpretation of the material world. Its aim is excellence in scholarship. Experts in material culture, and our graduates, work in any institution which demands skills in social research and critical thinking. This includes in design research, the arts, heritage and museums, media and film, journalism, design anthropology, market research, academia, art, materials consultancy, and the civil service.

Employability

The programme is designed as an advanced research degree in material culture, mostly anthropology and with elements of design history, archaeology, museum studies, social geography and architecture. Whoever is interested in material things and materials is interested in material culture: art, architecture, photography, consumer products, consumption, design, heritage, film, sound, fashion, infrastructure, landscape and innovation.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Critical Issues in Material and Visual Culture

Advanced Topics in Digital Culture: Ethnographies of the Digital

Anthropology and Photography

Anthropology of Capitalisms

Anthropology of Death

Anthropology of Social Media

Anthropology of the Built Environment

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-31 00:00:00

More details

We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it is full or by 30 June.

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science & Engineering Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts View 631 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

This research based Master's degree is suitable for those students entering postgraduate study with a strong background in the discipline, gained either through an undergraduate degree, or through a well-regarded conversion Master's programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

29000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

18000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part time

UK: £9,000
International: £14,500

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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