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Goldsmiths, University of London: Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Professionally validated by the National Youth Agency this programme brings together community development and youth work practice with the research methods and theoretical preoccupations of anthropology.
Why study MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work - This MA is the first of its kind in the country, combining academic and professional qualifications. It is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in youth and community work and who need a professional qualification.
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Taught jointly by the Departments of Anthropology, and Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies, the programme reflects the common concerns of lecturers in both disciplines.
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Established in 1992, it is the first of three pathways, with an additional MA in Applied Anthropology and Community Development launched in 2012 and an MA in Applied Anthropology and Community Arts launched in 2015. The three pathways entail different placements but are taught together, providing much opportunity for exchange of ideas and collaboration amongst students.
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You'll learn from leading academics and practitioners, with Goldsmiths being rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
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This programme is fully endorsed by the National Youth Agency for pay and qualification purposes and endorsed by the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You'll need to have: - 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. 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. 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 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You'll need to have: - 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. 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. 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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