GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
MA Cultural Studies & Social Justice
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
6.5
IELTS
€26k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Ranked 4th in the UK for 'world-leading' research (REF 2021).Research Excellence
- School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies ranked 16th globally (QS 2024).Global Ranking
- Voted best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025).Location
- Free access to Adobe Creative Suite software.Creative Tools
- Taught by industry professionals and leading academics.Expert Faculty
This interdisciplinary Master's program offers a deep dive into contemporary culture, race, and social justice, blending theory with practical, creative, and media-focused approaches. You will be taught by leading scholars in critical race studies and explore diverse perspectives on culture and justice. Goldsmiths is recognized for its pioneering research in critical race scholarship, with the School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies ranked highly for its world-leading research. Studying at Goldsmiths provides access to a vibrant intellectual community and equips you with analytical tools applicable to various careers.
Curriculum
The MA Cultural Studies & Social Justice program includes compulsory modules focusing on core theoretical and practical aspects of the field, along with a dissertation. You will also select optional modules to tailor your studies.
- Compulsory Modules
- Doing Cultural Studies
- Race & the World
- Dissertation
- Optional Modules (60 credits total)
- Storytelling Strategies
- Media & Culture in the Middle East
- Political Comms in the Digital Age
- Journalism in Context
- Beyond Capitalism
- Queer Crip Decolonial Feminisms
- Feminist Practices
- Embodiment & Experience
- Mediating the City
- Activist Film & Social Change
- Media Power & Politics
- Gender Sexuality & Affect
- Race & Technology
- Spirituality in Media Cultures
Careers
This program equips you with analytical skills applicable to a wide range of careers in fields such as media, policy, charity/NGOs, and social enterprise. You will develop the ability to critique and imagine futures, build communities, and engage in artistic and activist practices.
- Media
- Policy
- Charity/NGOs
- Social Enterprise
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degreeMinimum 2:2 standard in a relevant/related subject. Consideration may be given to applicants without a degree or with an unrelated degree if they have relevant experience and can demonstrate postgraduate-level ability.
IELTS6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0
International qualifications are accepted. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score or equivalent. Goldsmiths offers English language preparation courses.
Fees
Tuition (international)£22,000 per year for full-time study.
Tuition (home)£10,800 per year for full-time study, £5,400 per year for part-time study.
LivingNot specified.
Fees are for the 2026/2027 academic year. International students cannot typically study part-time on a student visa. Contact the Admissions Team for advice on visa eligibility for part-time study. Additional costs for stationery, photocopying, or specific course materials may apply. Check the programme specification for details.
How to apply
1. Gather Application MaterialsYou will need details of your academic qualifications, the email address of your referee (or a reference letter), copies of your transcripts or certificates, and a personal statement. Your personal statement can be completed online or uploaded as a Word document or PDF.
2. Submit ApplicationApply directly via the Goldsmiths online application system.
Scholarships
ScholarshipsVaries