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PostgraduateMA

Photography and Urban Cultures

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the MA Photography and Urban Cultures provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore the creative interplay between urban theory and the visual representation of urban cultures and places. Why study MA Photography and Urban Cultures at Goldsmiths - Developed by the Centre for Urban and Community Research, the degree encourages creative interplay between practice and theory – you’ll develop your practical photography skills and examine key ideas and debates in the representation and evocation of contemporary city life. - You'll have the chance to consider cutting-edge debates in cultural and social theory in a research setting that actively encourages t... 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 £23,500 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Urban Photography Practice
Visual Ethnography and City Life
Contemporary Urban Theory and Representation
Photography as Research Methodology
Critical Visual Culture Studies
Postcolonial and Global Urban Contexts
Advanced Photography Project
Dissertation in Photography and Urban Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,500

Home Student Fee

£14,300

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Goldsmiths, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£35,000
3 years£19,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£23,500£30,000£36,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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