About this course
This programme gives artists, practitioners and educators the opportunity to enrich and consolidate theories of contemporary art and learning. Engage with practice and theory, develop innovative research approaches, and critically debate the changing nature of contemporary art.You’ll be taught by staff who are nationally and internationally renowned and published artist researcher teachers. You’ll draw on the international scope of contemporary art practices in London. This degree has partnerships with international galleries including Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art, the Whitechapel Gallery and Gasworks. The programme places a strong emphasis on student-centred and directed learning. Teaching sessions and personal tutorials will draw on the critical reflection and development of your artist educator practices, including artistic, theoretical, political, and learning and teaching concerns. You’ll be part of a diverse student community and will have the opportunity to develop and maintain collaborative peer networks and support. Full-time students will be allocated a dedicated studio space at Goldsmiths. You’ll have access to an extensive programme of guest lectures, presentations and projects. In the past, this has included talks from: WochenKlausur, Raju Rage, Erin Manning, John Baldacchino, Grayson Perry, Yinka Shonibare, Sonia Boyce, Susan Pui San Lok, hosted through our Centre for Arts and Learning (CAL). The MAAL can be a pathway before or after the completion of a UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) programme, such as the PGCE (Secondary): Art & Design.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: London
Part-time
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: London
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
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2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2319 Teaching professionals
2311 Higher education teaching professionals
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Education