MA Cultural Studies & Social Justice at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

The MA Cultural Studies and Social Justice offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary culture (in all its forms), race, and justice. The programme is theory-driven but grounded in practice, media, creative approaches, and social justice. Goldsmiths is a centre of pioneering critical race scholarship and you will be taught by leading figures in the field.

Faculty: School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies | 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): Doing Cultural Studies, Race & the World, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This programme is a great foundation to progress to PhD level studies, and go into practical work – in the creative industries and in NGOs in a great number of countries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. 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 10,800 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=128000010224972

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