Nonkululeko Azariah

An inspiring environment

Returning to studying after many years out of education at first felt quite daunting. I wasn't sure if I even remembered how to write an essay! But from the outset, my classmates and lecturers made our course a supportive, inspiring, and challenging environment in which to learn and grow.

A strong support system

I also had fantastic support from the whole department throughout my degree. I really enjoyed studying part-time as it meant I could continue working and audit extra modules.

The MA in Social Anthropology was exactly what I needed I couldn't recommend it highly enough!

Continuing education

Since finishing the MA I have embarked on a PhD in Anthropology at Goldsmiths. With the support of lecturers from the Department of Anthropology, I am continuing the research I started on my MA and have been lucky enough to secure funding.

Gaining confidence

I'm the first person in my family to go into postgraduate education but every step of the way staff at Goldsmiths have helped demystify the process. They have made sure to nurture an environment in which I can feel a sense of belonging.

Without the MA programme, I wouldn't have had the confidence to pursue a postgraduate research degree. Now, I'm really excited about furthering my knowledge in Anthropology and contributing to the rich research environment at the college.

Staying local

South East London is the best! A big part of what drew me to Goldsmiths is the locality. I grew up in South London, so I might be a bit biased, but there's no place like it.

With so much history, music, art, and culture on offer right in Deptford, Peckham and New Cross, there's nowhere else I would want to study Anthropology!

Advice for future students

Your time at Goldsmiths is what you make of it! Goldsmiths is known for pushing boundaries and embracing interdisciplinary and innovative modes of research. So, take the chance to study across the departments and build your own interdisciplinary experience.

The academic staff at Goldsmiths are always excited to share their knowledge no matter what department or course you are studying. Take advantage of that and have fun with your research!