
Goldsmiths, University of London

MA Photography & Urban Cultures
London, United Kingdom
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LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
MA Photography & Urban Cultures
Explore the creative interplay between urban theory and the visual representation of urban cultures and places.
Why study MA Photography and Urban Cultures at Goldsmiths?
- Developed by theCentre for Urban and Community Research, the degree encourages creative interplay between practice and theory youll develop your practical photography skills and examine key ideas and debates in the representation and evocation of contemporary city life.
- You'll have the chance to consider cutting-edge debates in cultural and social theory in a research setting that actively encourages the development of photographic practice.
- If you are already a working photographer, visual artist or media practitioner, this programme gives you space to reflect critically on your practice.
- For those with a background in sociology, urban and cultural geography, cultural studies or anthropology, the degree provides an opportunity to combine visual forms of representation with standard forms of research techniques in investigating urban life and the physical environments of the city.
- The programme aims to link directly to professional research outcomes, and many graduates have secured employment within urban research, ethnography, teaching, curatorial and arts practice, human rights, and architectural research.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory module
- Navigating Urban Life
- Through The Lens Part A: Imaging the City
- Theories and Debates in Visual Research Sociology
- Talking Practice A
- Urban Photographers
- Through The Lens Part B: Urban Identities
- Talking Practice B
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme have progressed to the following areas and careers:
- Doctoral studies
- curating
- public relations
- urban planning
- advertising
- community arts education
- social research
- journalism