MA in Visual Anthropology
The MA in Visual Anthropology is designed for those with a background in anthropology who want to continue their studies through a unique combination of theory and visual practice. It leaves the definition of visual anthropology wide open and considers various arguments about this sub-field, but also looks beyond immediate disciplinary concerns to enlarge the possibilities for a visual anthropology that is not only connected with the professional concerns of anthropologists, but also adequately presents anthropologically-informed representations to other audiences.
David Cecil, MA in Visual Anthropology
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Due to the popularity of this programme we ask you for a deposit of £450 to secure any offer made to you after applying for the programme. The deposit will be credited against your tuition fees when you enrol.
Please see How to apply.
You should have an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant subject.
Practice-based careers in the commercial film and media industry and further academic and practice-based research degrees.
Please see Tuition fees.
You can view examples of our students' films.
Please see Staff research interests.
Anthropology
The MA is one of only two Visual Anthropology Master's programmes in the UK. It is taught through lectures/seminars and hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment, and video editing, and your final project is a 20-minute video. The central aim of the programme is the production of visual work within a critical and conceptual framework provided by anthropology. Through compulsory core courses you are introduced to a range of topics which currently include: the anthropology of art; visual anthropology; ethnographic film and cinema studies; and a general anthropological consideration of representation.
Our dedicated production facilities include digital camcorders, a variety of sound recording equipment and Final Cut Pro editing stations, and you will produce a series of practical projects throughout the year.
Assessment
Essays/reports for theory courses and one two-week take-home paper. Practice elements are assessed on the basis of training projects; the final project (a video of no more than 20 minutes’ length) is accompanied by a written report.
Application enquiries
Please see how to apply for information on applying to this programme.