MA Anthropology & Museum Practice
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
MA Anthropology & Museum Practice
Fusing Goldsmiths' academic excellence and professional training from the Horniman Museum, the MA in Anthropology & Museum Practice provides you with a uniquely comprehensive set of skills.
Why study MA Anthropology & Museum Practice at Goldsmiths?
- Whether you're a professional looking to expand your subject expertise in anthropology, or an anthropologist looking to move into the museum sector, the course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference in your career.
- This degree is run in partnership with The Horniman Museum and Gardens. You'll learn from professionals who work with the institution's world-renowned anthropology collection, and gain practical skills in curation and conservation, using material and digital archives, running museum education programmes and engaging diverse audiences.
- You'll analyse museums as sites of imagination and distinction and think about how they can be more inclusive places.
- If you haven’t studied anthropology previously, you’ll have the opportunity to sit in on the Masters-level Introduction to Social Anthropology module, which will give you a solid grounding in the subject - and enable you to hit the ground running.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory Modules
- Museum Anthropology
- Material Culture
- Dissertation
- Museum Practice
Option modules
- Anthropology and Gender Theory
- Anthropology of Health and Medicine
- Ethnographic Film and Cinema Studies
- Platforms for Action: Placement module
- Anthropological Approaches to History
- Anthropology and the Visual 2
- Economic and Political Anthropology 2
- Borders and Migration
- Material Culture
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This course provides you with a unique opportunity to develop both your academic and practical skills in anthroplogy and museum practice. This combination will provide you with an excellent grounding for a career in museum and anthropology work. This could include roles such as:
- Curator
- Community education
- Outreach
- Exhibitions officer
English Language Requirements
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