MA Photography and Urban Cultures

at Goldsmiths University of London

Compulsory modules

Module title   

• Cities and Society    
• Through The Lens Part A: Imaging the City  
• Theories and Debates in Visual Research Sociology    
• Talking Practice A   
• Urban Photographers    
• Through The Lens Part B: Urban Identities*    
• Talking Practice B    
• As well as these modules, you will complete a Dissertation and Major Visual Project 

The Dissertation can comprise two parts: a portfolio and a 5-6,000-word Dissertation, or you may submit a 10-12,000-word written Dissertation. The Dissertation will consist of: an account of the rationale of the photographic project; a critical evaluation of photographic practice and issues of reflectivity and knowledge production. In combination with the written part, you will be expected to provide evidence of a sustained and coherent body of photographic work focusing on an aspect of urban culture for assessment. Previously, work from Final Visual Projects has been shown on a virtual gallery space linked to the CUCR website.

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

International Tuition Fees:

£24350 per year

Skills
This MA develops skills in urban photography, visual ethnography and urban research, communications for urban planning, community arts and visual arts practice.

Careers
Graduates of the programme have progressed to the following areas and careers:

• Doctoral studies
• curating
• public relations
• urban planning
• advertising
• community arts education
• social research
• journalism