Photography and Urban Cultures

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year SociologyHistory of artFilm studiesPhotography

About this course

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 the development of photographic practice.

  • If you are already a working photographer, visual artist or media practitioner, this programme gives you space to reflect critically on your practice.

  • For those with a background in sociology, urban and cultural geography, cultural studies or anthropology, the degree provides an opportunity to combine visual forms of representation with standard forms of research techniques in investigating urban life and the physical environments of the city.

  • The programme aims to link directly to professional research outcomes, and many graduates have secured employment within urban research, ethnography, teaching, curatorial and arts practice, human rights, and architectural research.

  • You'll be joining our world-leading Department of Sociology. We've been rated top 10 in the UK for sociology by QS World University Rankings 2023.

    • 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:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants

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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
    Sociology, History of art, Film studies, Photography

    Offered by

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    Lewisham

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