Course information
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Course overview
For 2020–21, we have made some changes to how the teaching and assessment of this programme are delivered. Find out more
This is a trans-disciplinary Masters that builds expertise in understanding the role played by the cultural sector (arts, theatres, heritage etc) in developing and managing tourism and hospitality as major engines of growth, regeneration and job creation in the 21st century.
The programme offers the possibility of engagement with the study of the cultural sector in developing and managing tourism and hospitality.
Cultural policies designed to support the arts sectors to enhance high value added tourism and to increase lengths of stay and repeat visits are increasingly being adopted by governments worldwide with the support of the tourism and hospitality sector.
This degree applies to those wishing to work in the arts and tourism sectors or perhaps in galleries and theatres associated with the hospitality sector. It is also for art practitioners and cultural professionals who wish to develop careers involving cultural tourism, cultural policy, culture-led regeneration and destination, city and country branding. It is also relevant to work in NGOs or the cultural policy arms of government and intra-governmental organisations and consultancies.
Specialists from academia and industry
The MA is run by the Institute of Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE) and is designed for students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. It is taught by specialists from academia and industry, ensuring a high level synthesis of practice based knowledge and cutting edge research. Both the staff and student body at ICCE have extensive international experience, enhancing peer-to-peer learning and providing an excellent base for networking and gaining contacts worldwide.
Study in London
Studying the role of culture in tourism in a London setting is a unique experience, providing access to some of the world’s most renowned culture and event led regeneration projects that include the legacy of the London Olympics and many other major projects. ICCE also has links with an extensive network of organisations, businesses, policy advisors, consultancies and cultural practitioners that provide exceptional research and study opportunities, such as Creative England, Tourism Concern and visitbritain.org.
Tailor your interests
The Masters is flexible and you can tailor your interests by choosing options from other departments across the College, including Anthropology, Sociology, the Centre for Cultural Studies, Politics, English and Creative Writing, Educational Studies, Media and Communications, Computing and the Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance.
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Contact the department
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact ICCE.
What you'll study
For 2020–21, we have made some changes to how the teaching and assessment of certain programmes are delivered. To check what changes affect this programme, please visit the Programme Changes page
Compulsory modules | Module title | Credits |
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Cultural Policy and Practice | 30 credits | |
Cultural and Creative Tourism | 30 credits | |
Culture, Tourism and Regeneration | 30 credits | |
ICCE Dissertation | 60 Credits |
Option modules
Module title | Credits | |
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Tourism in Asia | 30 credits | |
Contemporary Issues in Cultural Policy | 30 credits | |
Cultural Relations and Diplomacy I: Foundations | 30 credits | |
Cultural Relations and Diplomacy II: Explorations | 30 credits | |
Entrepreneurial Modelling | 30 credits | |
Enterprising Leadership: An Introduction to Leadership, Enterprise, and Innovation Theory | 30 credits | |
Interpretation, Education and Communication in the Art Museum | 30 credits | |
Museums and Galleries as Creative Entrepreneurs – Communicating Culture | 30 credits |
In addition to the option modules available within ICCE, you can also opt to take 30 CAT modules from other departments within Goldsmiths.
- Anthropological Perspectives on Tourism (15 credits)
- Critical Voices in Development (30 credits)
- Anthropology and Cultural Politics (30 credits)
- Anthropology of Art (30 credits)
- Social Anthropology of the Caribbean (30 credits)
- Cultural Policy and City Branding (30 credits)
- Urban Field Encounters (30 credits)
- Race, Gender and Justice (30 credits)
- The Politics of Knowledge: Debates in the Human Science (15 credits)
- Visualising Asia: Body, Gender, Politics (30 credits)
- Theories of International Relations (30 credits)
- Globalization: Policy, Politics, Critique (30 credits
• English in a Multilingual World (30 credits)
• Language and Ideology in Written Discourse (30 credits)
• Analysing Discourse and Identity in Spoken Interaction (30 credits)
• Intercultural Discourse and Communication (30 credits)
• Textual, Linguistic, and Cultural Encounters: Literature Across Boundaries (30 credits)
- Spaces of Practice (in association with the Whitechapel, Showroom Galleries and the South London Gallery) (30 credits)
- Culture, Language and Identity in Education (30 credits)
- Race, culture and Education (30 credits)
- The Structure of Contemporary Political Communications (15 or 30 credits)
- The city and Consumer Culture (30 credits)
- Media Audiences & Media Geographies (30 credits)
- Promotional Culture (15 or 30 credits)
- Media & Culture in the Middle East (30 credits)
- Critical Social Media Practices (15 credits)
Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance
- Mandarin (various levels, 15 credits each level)
Institute of Management Studies
- Consumer Behavior (15 credits)
- Innovation Case Studies (15 credits)
- Psychology of Marketing and Advertising (15 credits)
- Social Psychology of Social Problems: Intergroup Perspective (15 credits)
Download the programme specification. If you would like an earlier version of the programme specification, please contact the Quality Office.
Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
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Entry requirements
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 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.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
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 and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
Fees, funding & scholarships
Annual tuition fees
These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2021/2022 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £10870
- Home - part-time: £5435
- International - full-time: £19660
If your fees are not listed here, please check our postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office, who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.
It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time if you require a Tier 4 student visa, however this is currently being reviewed and will be confirmed in the new year. Please read our visa guidance in the interim for more information. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
If you are looking to pay your fees please see our guide to making a payment.
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page.
There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments. Please check the programme specification for more information.
Funding opportunities
Find out more about postgraduate fees and explore funding opportunities. If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an application deadline.
How to apply
You apply directly to Goldsmiths using our online application system.
Before submitting your application you’ll need to have:
- Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
- A personal statement – this can either be uploaded as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
Please see our guidance on writing a postgraduate statement
- If available, an electronic copy of your educational transcript (this is particularly important if you have studied outside of the UK, but isn’t mandatory)
You'll be able to save your progress at any point and return to your application by logging in using your username/email and password.
When to apply
We accept applications from October for students wanting to start the following September.
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you haven't finished your current programme of study. It's very common to be offered a place that is conditional on you achieving a particular qualification.
Late applications will only be considered if there are spaces available.
If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an earlier application deadline.
Selection process
Admission to many programmes is by interview, unless you live outside the UK. Occasionally, we'll make candidates an offer of a place on the basis of their application and qualifications alone.
Find out more about applying.