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Media, Culture and Social Sciences at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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9Apr
Goldsmiths, University of London - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

This Pre-Masters programme is aimed at postgraduate students who are looking to develop their language skills in academic English and study some background theory in media, culture and social sciences.

  • You'll have the opportunity to study some background theory, familiarise yourself both with ways of working in British academic culture and in the standards required at Masters degree level.
  • If you wish to go on to study either at Goldsmiths or elsewhere in Britain you'll be given help and support in finding an appropriate programme.
  • You will attend a number of lecture modules taking place in other academic departments, putting into practice your developing language and study skills.
  • You will have a personal tutor and will receive support in researching and considering various MA degree options for your future studies.
  • You will be encouraged throughout the programme to work independently and will have full access to all the resources available in the Goldsmiths Library.
  • If you pass the programme at the required level (a pass in all modules with an overall score of 50% or more) you can progress onto one of the following MA programmes:
MA Applied Anthropology and Community & Youth Work MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development / Community Arts MA Applied Theatre: Drama in Educational, Community & Social Contexts MA Art & Politics MA Brands, Communication & Culture MA Contemporary Art Theory MA Cultural Studies MA Culture Industry MA Film and Screen Studies MA Gender, Media & Culture MA Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice MA Media & Communications MA Musical Theatre MA Performance Making MA Political Communications MA Postcolonial Culture and Global Policy MA Promotional Media: Public Relations, Advertising & Marketing MA Social Anthropology MSc Social Research MA Understanding Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence MA Visual Anthropology

Modules

All modules are compulsory. You will take the following modules: Contemporary Theories Images and their Interpretations Issues around Modern Knowledge, Modern Power Issues around Media and Technologies You will also take two modules that concentrate on different areas of language development: Academic Writing and Grammar Development Academic Listening and Speaking Two modules consider interdisciplinary themes and integrate academic content with language and study skills development. These modules provide a useful background for students in European intellectual approaches and some key theories of relevance to a range of academic disciplines. You will also attend a number of lecture modules taking place in other academic departments, putting into practice your developing language and study skills. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Assessment method

Continuous assessment includes regular seminar presentations and researched essays. There will also be written, listening and oral examinations.

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. For this programme we require: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) IELTS 5.5 overall with no component lower than 5.5.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For details of fees and funding please visit https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding/ or the programme page on our website.
Media, Culture and Social Sciences at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS