MRes in Visual Anthropology
The MRes in Visual Anthropology offers advanced-level training to students who normally already have an undergraduate or MA degree in Anthropology. It provides a wide range of generic training in social science research methods, and in-depth training in anthropological methods and research issues. The programme also aims to develop understanding of visual theory and practice in order to carry out visual-based research.
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Good undergraduate degree in Anthropology. You'll also need a degree or practical experience in photography or video. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.
AHRC
Our MRes programme will enable you to: gain a thorough knowledge of the main methods used by anthropologists; understand the principles of quantitative and qualitative research in the social sciences; gain an understanding of key aspects of current visual theory, and the different strategies of visual communication; plan, design and present a research project; evaluate the research of others.
Please see Tuition fees.
Please see Staff research interests.
Contact Dr Alpa Shah
The MRes is designed to serve either as the first (training) year of a research degree (MPhil/PhD) for those starting MPhil/PhD studies at Goldsmiths (see Research degrees), although it can also be taken as a stand-alone programme.
The programme includes research design, visual practice, qualitative research methods, and a dissertation, which together prepare you for undertaking doctoral research in visual anthropology.
See also specific information on the application process, funding information for research postgraduates and information on the structure of the research degree.
Assessment
Reports; unseen exam; dissertation; short visual production.
Register your interest
If you register your interest in this programme we will keep you informed about open days and send you relevant further information. If you subsequently decide to apply for this programme you will be able to use the same login details to apply.
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- Staff research interests
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