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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Visual Anthropology

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the MPhil Visual Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. 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... 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 £22,500 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Visual Culture and Representation
Ethnographic Film and Video Practice
Research Methods in Visual Anthropology
Material Culture and Visual Analysis
Visual Methodologies in Fieldwork
Contemporary Art and Anthropological Contexts
Advanced Qualitative Research Design
Dissertation Research Project
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

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£69,000

Home Student Fee

£10,800

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

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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