Course modalities offered

Goldsmiths, University of London
Anthropology and Museum Practice MA
Goldsmiths, University of London

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - Goldsmiths, University of London
  • Sep 1, 2022 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - Goldsmiths, University of London
  • Sep 1, 2022 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Fusing Goldsmiths' academic excellence and professional training from the Horniman Museum, the MA in Anthropology & Museum Practice provides you with a uniquely comprehensive set of skills.

Why study MA Anthropology & Museum Practice at Goldsmiths?

  • Whether you're a professional looking to expand your subject expertise in anthropology, or an anthropologist looking to move into the museum sector, the course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference in your career.

  • This degree is run in partnership with The Horniman Museum and Gardens. You'll learn from professionals who work with the institution's world-renowned anthropology collection, and gain practical skills in curation and conservation, using material and digital archives, running museum education programmes and engaging diverse audiences.

  • You'll analyse museums as sites of imagination and distinction and think about how they can be more inclusive places.

  • If you haven’t studied anthropology previously, you’ll have the opportunity to sit in on the Masters-level Introduction to Social Anthropology module, which will give you a solid grounding in the subject - and enable you to hit the ground running.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum 6.0 in Writing)
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Anthropology and Museum Practice, MA.

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing to study this programme.

Costs

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Goldsmiths, University of London in top UK and global rankings.

chart data

See all university rankings of Goldsmiths, University of London

What students say about studying Anthropology in the UK?

  • WHY I MAJORED IN ANTHROPOLOGY | UCLA Anthropology Student Explains | Top Anthropology School
  • A view from an Anthropology undergraduate student
  • SOME COLLEGE DAYS IN MY LIFE as an Anthropology major at UC Berkeley | Homework, thrift haul + more
  • Day in My Life as a Forensic Anthropology Student | Labs, Library & Dissertation Vlog

About Goldsmiths, University of London

Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths, University of London, is located in the South-Eastern area of London known as New Cross. The facilities are impressive at this university, providing students with Art, TV, and Radio studios, as well as a host of other resources aimed at optimising the experience for students on any of their courses. With Goldsmith’s exceptionally active event calendar, making new connections is easy, giving learners a way to socialise without even having to step foot off campus.

  • Coming to Goldsmiths: living in London
  • One to one - Goldsmiths Psychology students and tutors in conversation
  • Tips for your first term
  • What advice would you give to new students?
  • One to One - Goldsmiths Journalism students and tutors in conversation
  • Meet the Students of Goldsmiths - Institute of Management Studies

Where is this programme taught

Goldsmiths, University of London
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of Sussex 80% 5% 9% £9250 £18500 137 Brighton On campus Full-time
Bournemouth University 75% 5% 0% £9250 £15250 104 Poole On campus Full-time
Oxford Brookes University 87% 5% 0% £9250 £14600 107 Oxford On campus Full-time
University of Dundee 88% 0% 5% £9250 £23650 168 Dundee On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 81% 0% 5% £9250 £23100 181 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia 71% 0% 0% £9250 £17100 135 Norwich On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 71% 0% 0% £3010 £5460 135 London On campus Part-time
University of Roehampton 90% 0% 5% £9250 £13145 100 Roehampton On campus Full-time
Oxford Brookes University 90% 0% 5% £9250 £14600 100 Oxford On campus Full-time
University of East Anglia 52% 10% 0% £9250 £17100 £18000 137 Norwich On campus Full-time