MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Professionally validated by the National Youth Agency and the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development, this MA brings together youth work and community development theory and practice with the research methods and theoretical preoccupations of anthropology. This MA is the first of its kind in the country, combining academic and practice learning with high-level professional qualifications. It is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in youth and community work 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 of community and youth work. One year of full-time, or part-time equivalent, work experience prior to starting the MA. Experience can include paid or unpaid work; voluntary, community and youth work in organisations; and relevant informal work. 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. 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=128000010222202

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