Program Overview

MA Anthropology & Museum Practice

Overview

The MA in Anthropology & Museum Practice is a unique program that combines academic excellence with professional training from the Horniman Museum. This comprehensive degree provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in their careers.

Why Study MA Anthropology & Museum Practice at Goldsmiths?

• This degree is run in partnership with the Horniman Museum and Gardens, enabling students to gain professional skills as well as academic knowledge.
• Students will learn from professionals who work with the institution's world-renowned anthropology collection and gain practical skills in curation and conservation.
• The program is designed for professionals looking to expand their subject expertise in anthropology or anthropologists looking to move into the museum sector.

Length and Fees

• Length: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• Fees:
  • Home - full-time: £13,600
  • Home - part-time: £6,800
  • International - full-time: £25,450

Department

• Anthropology
• This degree is run in partnership with the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

What You'll Study

Compulsory Modules

• Museum Anthropology (30 credits)
• Museum Practice (30 credits)
• Anthropological Research Methods (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional Modules

• Students have the opportunity to tailor their studies and gain further specialist knowledge by choosing 30 credits of optional modules.
• Some recent examples of optional modules include:
  • Ethnographic Film and Cinema Studies (30 credits)
  • Anthropology and the Visual 2 (30 credits)
  • Economic and Political Anthropology 2 (30 credits)
  • Borders and Migration (30 credits)
  • Material Culture (30 credits)

Dissertation

• The dissertation will be an independent research project, drawing on the theoretical, philosophical, and practice-based traditions of anthropology and museology.

Careers

• This course provides students with a unique opportunity to develop both their academic and practical skills in anthropology and museum practice.
• Career paths may include:
  • Curator
  • Community education
  • Outreach
  • Exhibitions officer

Skills

• A comprehensive understanding of the ecology, role, and evolution of museums found throughout the world
• The ability to interpret museum collections within their broader political and ethical contexts
• Practical skills in curation and conservation, using material and digital archives, running museum education programs, and engaging diverse audiences
• Data skills
• Original research skills
• Networking skills
• Problem-solving

Entry Requirements

• Students should normally have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second-class standard in a relevant/related subject.
• International qualifications are accepted, and English language proficiency is required (IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0).

Funding Opportunities

• Postgraduate funding for anthropology students
• Goldsmiths scholarships
• UK students may be eligible for a postgraduate loan.

Additional Costs

• Students will be responsible for any additional costs associated with their course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying.
• Specific additional costs may be associated with the program, such as paying for field trips or specialist materials for assignments.