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Goldsmiths, University of London: Visual Anthropology
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Anthropology |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
MA
Summary
**The MA in Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.**
**Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths**
- You’ll approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
- As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
- The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
- As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
- You’ll have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film – as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.
- You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard, or equivalent, in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The MA in Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.**
**Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths**
- You’ll approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
- As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
- The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
- As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
- You’ll have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film – as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.
- You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard, or equivalent, in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The MA in Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.**
**Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths**
- You’ll approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
- As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
- The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
- As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
- You’ll have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film – as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.
- You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard, or equivalent, in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The MA in Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.**
**Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths**
- You’ll approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
- As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
- The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
- As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
- You’ll have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film – as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.
- You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard, or equivalent, in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.**
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- the use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally research students register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project. You then transfer to MPhil status after completing your MRes dissertation in September (or in your second year if you are part-time).
However, if you already have a substantial background, it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree. MPhil-registered students do exactly the same research training as MRes students, but they present a student dissertation in May, in order to fast-track to fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Whether you start registered as MRes or MPhil, upgrading to PhD status takes place at a later date.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, you should normally do an MA, or you may be able to take a qualifying year conversion course. There is little difference between the taught Masters and the qualifying year, except that the qualifying year is not a qualification in itself and involves no dissertation. If you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
**The MRes Visual Anthropology offers advanced-level training to students who normally already have an undergraduate degree or an MA. Alternative practical experiences will be considered and assessed on a case-to-case basis. The programme offers training to students who intend to undertake a doctorate in Anthropology and/or it presents a research degree in and of itself.**
- Students applying for the MRes in Visual Anthropology need to hold a BA or an MA and need to provide a written research proposal the department can assess. However, alternative practical experiences will be considered on a case-to-case basis
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is the only programme of its kind in the UK and has a worldwide reputation
- It is a taught degree that provides training through classes and close supervision which will enable you to develop your own research proposal and complete training modules that will support your intended project
- The MRes Visual Anthropology provides you with in depth and a wide range of training in social science research methods, and in-depth training in anthropological methods and issues around anthropological research, including ethics and practicalities of undertaking fieldwork and has a visual theory component that enable students to critically engage with visual-based research methods
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is a stand-alone degree, and some students chose it as a basis to develop professional research skills. However, most of our MRes students use this is a training year for the MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology programme in order to sharpen their proposal and to acquire necessary critical skills, as well as acquainting themselves with relevant bodies of scholarship as part of writing the dissertation
- The taught elements of the program include modules on research design; ethnographic methods, and visual theory/methods and opportunities to audit a wide range of courses in the department, including modules on Visual Anthropology and practice, as well as modules engaging with visual cultures the university provides and available across the University of London
- Many students use this year to acquire optional language training
- The taught modules are assessed individually and the final assessment for the MRes in Visual Anthropology consists of a dissertation and a portfolio, which prepares the ground for rewriting a viable fieldwork proposal at MPhil level
- The dissertation includes a detailed account of your proposed research and an analysis of relevant theoretical and regional literatures that contributes to refining your original proposal
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally all research students are encouraged to register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project in Anthropology regardless of whether they hold a degree in Anthropology.
Students who complete the MRes successfully will transfer to MPhil status after completing the dissertation (usually in September) and register for the MPhil/PhD degree afterwards.
However, if you hold an MA in Anthropology with a substantial methods training component or substantial training in visual methodologies it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree after interviewing you.
MPhil-registered students are expected to audit the courses available to the MRes students and present assessed material similar to the MRes dissertation and portfolio during their first year to be upgraded to PhD status.
Only after they have been upgraded successfully they can start fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Students cannot be registered as PhD students without having gone through this process.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants to the MRes already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this the MRes acts as a conversion course that allows you to apply for the MPhil/PhD in (Visual) Anthropology. The MRes is a qualification in itself and if you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The MRes Visual Anthropology offers advanced-level training to students who normally already have an undergraduate degree or an MA. Alternative practical experiences will be considered and assessed on a case-to-case basis. The programme offers training to students who intend to undertake a doctorate in Anthropology and/or it presents a research degree in and of itself.**
- Students applying for the MRes in Visual Anthropology need to hold a BA or an MA and need to provide a written research proposal the department can assess. However, alternative practical experiences will be considered on a case-to-case basis
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is the only programme of its kind in the UK and has a worldwide reputation
- It is a taught degree that provides training through classes and close supervision which will enable you to develop your own research proposal and complete training modules that will support your intended project
- The MRes Visual Anthropology provides you with in depth and a wide range of training in social science research methods, and in-depth training in anthropological methods and issues around anthropological research, including ethics and practicalities of undertaking fieldwork and has a visual theory component that enable students to critically engage with visual-based research methods
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is a stand-alone degree, and some students chose it as a basis to develop professional research skills. However, most of our MRes students use this is a training year for the MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology programme in order to sharpen their proposal and to acquire necessary critical skills, as well as acquainting themselves with relevant bodies of scholarship as part of writing the dissertation
- The taught elements of the program include modules on research design; ethnographic methods, and visual theory/methods and opportunities to audit a wide range of courses in the department, including modules on Visual Anthropology and practice, as well as modules engaging with visual cultures the university provides and available across the University of London
- Many students use this year to acquire optional language training
- The taught modules are assessed individually and the final assessment for the MRes in Visual Anthropology consists of a dissertation and a portfolio, which prepares the ground for rewriting a viable fieldwork proposal at MPhil level
- The dissertation includes a detailed account of your proposed research and an analysis of relevant theoretical and regional literatures that contributes to refining your original proposal
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally all research students are encouraged to register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project in Anthropology regardless of whether they hold a degree in Anthropology.
Students who complete the MRes successfully will transfer to MPhil status after completing the dissertation (usually in September) and register for the MPhil/PhD degree afterwards.
However, if you hold an MA in Anthropology with a substantial methods training component or substantial training in visual methodologies it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree after interviewing you.
MPhil-registered students are expected to audit the courses available to the MRes students and present assessed material similar to the MRes dissertation and portfolio during their first year to be upgraded to PhD status.
Only after they have been upgraded successfully they can start fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Students cannot be registered as PhD students without having gone through this process.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants to the MRes already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this the MRes acts as a conversion course that allows you to apply for the MPhil/PhD in (Visual) Anthropology. The MRes is a qualification in itself and if you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The MRes Visual Anthropology offers advanced-level training to students who normally already have an undergraduate degree or an MA. Alternative practical experiences will be considered and assessed on a case-to-case basis. The programme offers training to students who intend to undertake a doctorate in Anthropology and/or it presents a research degree in and of itself.**
- Students applying for the MRes in Visual Anthropology need to hold a BA or an MA and need to provide a written research proposal the department can assess. However, alternative practical experiences will be considered on a case-to-case basis
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is the only programme of its kind in the UK and has a worldwide reputation
- It is a taught degree that provides training through classes and close supervision which will enable you to develop your own research proposal and complete training modules that will support your intended project
- The MRes Visual Anthropology provides you with in depth and a wide range of training in social science research methods, and in-depth training in anthropological methods and issues around anthropological research, including ethics and practicalities of undertaking fieldwork and has a visual theory component that enable students to critically engage with visual-based research methods
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is a stand-alone degree, and some students chose it as a basis to develop professional research skills. However, most of our MRes students use this is a training year for the MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology programme in order to sharpen their proposal and to acquire necessary critical skills, as well as acquainting themselves with relevant bodies of scholarship as part of writing the dissertation
- The taught elements of the program include modules on research design; ethnographic methods, and visual theory/methods and opportunities to audit a wide range of courses in the department, including modules on Visual Anthropology and practice, as well as modules engaging with visual cultures the university provides and available across the University of London
- Many students use this year to acquire optional language training
- The taught modules are assessed individually and the final assessment for the MRes in Visual Anthropology consists of a dissertation and a portfolio, which prepares the ground for rewriting a viable fieldwork proposal at MPhil level
- The dissertation includes a detailed account of your proposed research and an analysis of relevant theoretical and regional literatures that contributes to refining your original proposal
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally all research students are encouraged to register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project in Anthropology regardless of whether they hold a degree in Anthropology.
Students who complete the MRes successfully will transfer to MPhil status after completing the dissertation (usually in September) and register for the MPhil/PhD degree afterwards.
However, if you hold an MA in Anthropology with a substantial methods training component or substantial training in visual methodologies it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree after interviewing you.
MPhil-registered students are expected to audit the courses available to the MRes students and present assessed material similar to the MRes dissertation and portfolio during their first year to be upgraded to PhD status.
Only after they have been upgraded successfully they can start fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Students cannot be registered as PhD students without having gone through this process.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants to the MRes already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this the MRes acts as a conversion course that allows you to apply for the MPhil/PhD in (Visual) Anthropology. The MRes is a qualification in itself and if you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
**The MRes Visual Anthropology offers advanced-level training to students who normally already have an undergraduate degree or an MA. Alternative practical experiences will be considered and assessed on a case-to-case basis. The programme offers training to students who intend to undertake a doctorate in Anthropology and/or it presents a research degree in and of itself.**
- Students applying for the MRes in Visual Anthropology need to hold a BA or an MA and need to provide a written research proposal the department can assess. However, alternative practical experiences will be considered on a case-to-case basis
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is the only programme of its kind in the UK and has a worldwide reputation
- It is a taught degree that provides training through classes and close supervision which will enable you to develop your own research proposal and complete training modules that will support your intended project
- The MRes Visual Anthropology provides you with in depth and a wide range of training in social science research methods, and in-depth training in anthropological methods and issues around anthropological research, including ethics and practicalities of undertaking fieldwork and has a visual theory component that enable students to critically engage with visual-based research methods
- The MRes Visual Anthropology is a stand-alone degree, and some students chose it as a basis to develop professional research skills. However, most of our MRes students use this is a training year for the MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology programme in order to sharpen their proposal and to acquire necessary critical skills, as well as acquainting themselves with relevant bodies of scholarship as part of writing the dissertation
- The taught elements of the program include modules on research design; ethnographic methods, and visual theory/methods and opportunities to audit a wide range of courses in the department, including modules on Visual Anthropology and practice, as well as modules engaging with visual cultures the university provides and available across the University of London
- Many students use this year to acquire optional language training
- The taught modules are assessed individually and the final assessment for the MRes in Visual Anthropology consists of a dissertation and a portfolio, which prepares the ground for rewriting a viable fieldwork proposal at MPhil level
- The dissertation includes a detailed account of your proposed research and an analysis of relevant theoretical and regional literatures that contributes to refining your original proposal
**How to choose between MRes and MPhil/PhD**
Normally all research students are encouraged to register for the MRes in order to complete the requisite training for carrying out a doctoral research project in Anthropology regardless of whether they hold a degree in Anthropology.
Students who complete the MRes successfully will transfer to MPhil status after completing the dissertation (usually in September) and register for the MPhil/PhD degree afterwards.
However, if you hold an MA in Anthropology with a substantial methods training component or substantial training in visual methodologies it is possible to register directly for the full-time MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology, provided the Department and your future supervisor(s) agree after interviewing you.
MPhil-registered students are expected to audit the courses available to the MRes students and present assessed material similar to the MRes dissertation and portfolio during their first year to be upgraded to PhD status.
Only after they have been upgraded successfully they can start fieldwork or other forms of data-collection.
Students cannot be registered as PhD students without having gone through this process.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants to the MRes already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this the MRes acts as a conversion course that allows you to apply for the MPhil/PhD in (Visual) Anthropology. The MRes is a qualification in itself and if you achieve the required standard, you can apply to register for the MRes or MPhil/PhD. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
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