MPhil/PhD Visual Culture at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

We welcome applicants wishing to explore visual culture understood as a meeting ground between creative practices, the philosophical and the political. We usually accept research students on the basis of a match between your proposed research and the current research interests in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, as well as an assessment of your qualifications and suitability to undertake a research degree. In order to ascertain whether your project matches our research interests and meets the criteria for MPhil and PhD level study, please consult our application pack which also contains a proposal form.

Faculty: School of Art | Department: Visual Cultures | Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MPhil/PhD programme will be structured around the following elements:

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area. 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 5,238 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000010689196

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