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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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7Dec
Goldsmiths, University of London - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

This Diploma is a Pre-Masters programme aimed at postgraduate students who are looking to develop or consolidate their language skills in academic English and study some background theory in these subject areas. You'll also 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. 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 and Community Development
  • MA Applied Theatre: Drama in Educational, Community & Social Contexts
  • MA Art & Politics
  • MA Brands, Communication & Culture
  • MA Sociology (Urban Studies)
  • MA Contemporary Art Theory
  • MA Sociology (Cultural Analysis)
  • MA Cultural Studies
  • MA Culture Industry
  • MA Education: Culture, Language and Identity
  • MA Film and Screen Studies
  • MA Gender, Media & Culture
  • MA Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice
  • MA International Relations
  • MA Media & Communications
  • MA Multilingualism, Linguistics & Education
  • MA Musical Theatre
  • MA Performance & Culture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
  • MA Performance Making
  • MA Political Communications
  • MA Postcolonial Culture and Global Policy
  • MA Promotional Media: Public Relations, Advertising & Marketing
  • MA Social Anthropology
  • MA Social Research
  • MA Sociocultural Linguistics
  • MA Understanding Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence
  • MA Visual Anthropology
  • MA Sociology (Visual Sociology)

Modules

Core English for Academic Purposes modules concentrate on different areas of language development, made up of the following two 15 credit modules: Academic Writing and Grammar Development, Academic Listening and Speaking. Two further 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. Finally, 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 are encouraged throughout the programme to work independently and in particular to use the resources available in the Goldsmiths Library. 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