Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
This programme gives artists, practitioners, and teachers the opportunity to enrich and consolidate theories of contemporary art and learning. Engage with practice and theory, develop innovative research approaches, and critically debate the changing nature of contemporary art.
Why study MA Arts and Learning (MAAL) at Goldsmiths?
- You鈥檒l be taught by staff who are nationally and internationally renowned and published artist researcher teachers.
- You鈥檒l draw on the international scope of contemporary art practices in London. This degree has partnerships with international galleries including Tate Modern, the Whitechapel Gallery and the Showroom Gallery.
- The programme places a strong emphasis on student-centred and directed learning. Teaching sessions and personal tutorials will draw on the critical reflection and development of your artist teacher practices, including artistic, theoretical, political, and learning and teaching concerns.
- You鈥檒l be part of a diverse student community, and will have the opportunity to develop and maintain collaborative peer networks and support.
- You鈥檒l have access to an extensive programme of guest lectures, presentations and projects. In the past, this has included talks from: Grayson Perry, Yinka Shonibare, Sonia Boyce, Susan Pui San Lok, Danny Devenny, Mark Ervine, Marty Lyons and John Matthews, hosted through our Centre for Arts and Learning (CAL).
- The MAAL can be a pathway before or after the completion of a UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) programme, such as the PGCE (Secondary): Art & Design.
Careers
Our graduates have an outstanding employment record in the fields of education, galleries/museums, social work/charity, health, public administration and welfare with the majority of graduates gaining full-time employment in a variety of careers including:
- Teacher, lecturer, tutor
- Heads of Faculties/Departments
- Community artists
- Gallery educators/curators
- Practicing artists/photographers.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 25,270per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Goldsmiths, University of London
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University League Table
60th
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Campus address
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
8th out of 84 6
87th out of 91 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 239166 70%12th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.39 85%8th
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Entry standards
/ Max 224117 52%78th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10051.0 51%85th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%67th
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