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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma

Media, Culture and Social Sciences

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£11,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the Grad Dip Media, Culture and Social Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This Pre-Masters programme is aimed at postgraduate students who are looking to develop their language skills in academic English and study some background theory in media, culture and social sciences. - You'll have the opportunity to study some background theory, familiarise yourself both with ways of working in British academic culture and in the standards required at Masters degree level. - If you wish to go on to study either at Goldsmiths or elsewhere in Britain you'll be given help and support in finding an appropriate programme. - You will attend a number of lecture modules tak... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Academic English for Postgraduate Study
Critical Approaches to Media and Culture
Foundations of Social Sciences Research
Contemporary Cultural Theory
Academic Writing and Communication Skills
Ethnographic Methods and Practice
Theorising Society and Social Institutions
Independent Research Project and MA Preparation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,000

Home Student Fee

£11,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Goldsmiths, University of London

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