MA Brands Communication and Culture

at Goldsmiths University of London

Program structure
 

Compulsory modules

Option modules

In addition to the compulsory modules, you can take up to 60 credits chosen from the list of Media modules or the list of Sociology modules below.

Dissertation

You will also complete a dissertation (60 credits) on the topic of your choice. 

Recent dissertation topics have included:

• Branded Good? An analysis of socially conscious branding and new-imperialist narratives 

• Branded Cosmopolitanism: A study of music festivals in China

• Virtual Intimacy: Fantasies of authenticity in the branding strategies of VR adult studios

• An uncertain community: an in-depth investigation into the subscribers and followers of a youtube brand 

• Subtle Branding: An investigation into the branding value of ‘nothing’

• Branding post-capitalism? An investigation of crowdfunding platforms

• Trespassed city: mapping London’s privately owned public spaces

• The rise of co-working spaces

• Craft entrepreneurs: an inquiry into the rise of artisanal production in post-industrial cities

• Hashtags in photo sharing social media apps

• Sustainable brand strategies – good for the environment or just a selling strategy?

• Fashion bloggers, influencers and cultural capital

• Medical tourism and branded healthcare

• Intellectual property in the fashion industry

• An undergraduate degree of at least second-class standard in a relevant/related subject

International Tuition Fees:

£22000 per year

The programme equips you with the skills necessary to pursue a wide range of careers related to branding and communication in the media and other industries. Students are encouraged to seek work experience and work placements during the programme as time allows. The MA also allows you to pursue further academic research in one or more of the areas covered on the programme.