MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development / Community Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This is a pathway of the MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work, aimed at applicants who may not need a National Youth Agency qualification in youth work (JNC) and those who want to become specialists in community development or community arts. This unique MA combines academic and practice-based learning with high-level professional qualifications. It is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in community development or community arts and associated sectors, and those who want an MA with additional professional qualifications to enable more senior career progression.

Faculty: School of Global Change | Department: Anthropology / Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Fieldwork Report 1: Perspectives and Approaches, Fieldwork Report 2: Critical Practice, Fieldwork Report 3: Management, Enterprise and Development, Contemporary Social Issues, Anthropological Research Methods, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Increasing employment prospects are central to this programme. Our graduates find work directly or indirectly related to the disciplines relatively quickly after graduating, or even while on the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have the following qualifications and experience: An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in the social sciences or another appropriate subject, with some experience in community development or community arts. At least four months of full-time, or part-time equivalent, work experience prior to starting the MA. We also offer the MA in Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work (professionally validated by the National Youth Agency) for applicants with more work experience. Experience can include paid or unpaid work; voluntary, community and youth work in organisations; and relevant informal work. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000056654329

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