MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London

The MA Contemporary Art Theory is for those with a passionate interest in contemporary art, and a desire to reshape or contribute to theoretical work in the subject. This Masters explores a range of theoretical perspectives that shape art and visual culture, and attitudes towards them in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. You’ll be encouraged to conceptually and creatively explore the ways in which contemporary artistic practice and urgent theoretical and political matters intersect.

Faculty: School of Art  |  Department: Visual Cultures  |  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): MA Contemporary Art Theory Core Module, Special Subject 1 (MA Contemporary Art Theory), Special Subject 2 (MA Contemporary Art Theory), MA Contemporary Art Theory Dissertation.

Career pathways

Many of our MA students have gone on to MPhil/PhD study, not only in art history and visual cultures but also in related fields such as philosophy, the environmental humanities and literature. Careers obtained by recent graduates include: Artists, Curators at mainstream galleries/museums, Curators at independent organisations, Editors in major publishing houses, Lecturers, Researchers, Roles in TV and film production.

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