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Goldsmiths, University of London: Visual Anthropology
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Anthropology |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| course-info@gold.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7078 5300 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- Research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- The use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, it is likely that you need to register for an MRes Visual Anthropology before you can move to the MPhil. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- Research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- The use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, it is likely that you need to register for an MRes Visual Anthropology before you can move to the MPhil. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
MA
Summary
The MA in Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.
Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths - You’ll approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
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As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
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The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
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As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
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You’ll have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film – as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.
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You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard, or equivalent, in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
The MA in Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.
Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths - You’ll approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
-
As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
-
The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
-
As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
-
You’ll have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film – as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.
-
You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard, or equivalent, in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- Research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- The use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, it is likely that you need to register for an MRes Visual Anthropology before you can move to the MPhil. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Summary
The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas at MPhil and PhD level.
The MPhil/PhD in Visual Anthropology can be achieved through two main strands:
- Research projects that centre on the study of visual cultures, such as various forms of media representation or art
- The use of specific visual methodologies as a central feature of the research project itself
The programme focuses on the visual as a vital and defining factor in the research project as a whole.
Additional practical training can be provided, alongside some access to department audio-visual equipment and facilities, but we generally expect MPhil/PhD candidates to have an appropriate level of practical visual production skills and to be largely self-sufficient in this area.
MPhil/PhD students are currently carrying out visual projects in Mexico, India, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Most direct entrants already have a first degree or an MA in Social Anthropology. If you don't have this, it is likely that you need to register for an MRes Visual Anthropology before you can move to the MPhil. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
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