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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
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MA Contemporary Art Theory is for those with a special interest in contemporary art, and an aptitude for theoretical work in the subject.
Why study MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths?
- This degree explores a range of theoretical perspectives that shape attitudes towards visual art in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- You will be encouraged to explore conceptually and creatively the ways in which contemporary artistic practice and critical theory interrelate.
- You will expand your knowledge of contemporary artistic developments and deepen your understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of academic discourses on visual culture.
- The programme draws from the fields of performance studies, art history, philosophy, museology, queer theory, postcolonial studies and cultural studies in addressing the critical challenges posed by artistic practice, and you’ll be able to focus on an aspect that particularly interests you.
- You will take part in an assessed symposium, which provides you with a chance to present your dissertation topic at an early stage in order to define and progress your final project.
Careers
Many of our MA students have gone on to MPhil/PhD study, not only in art history and visual cultures, but also in related fields such as philosophy, cultural studies and literature. Careers obtained by recent graduates include: artist, curator/collections manager, journal editor, lecturers, researcher, and roles in TV and production, public relations, and rights and marketing.
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University information
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University League Table
68th
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Campus address
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England
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17th out of 86 4
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/ Max 10057 57%64th
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/ Max 54.28 86%12th
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/ Max 220134 71%21st
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/ Max 10055 55%24th
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/ Max 53.98 80%21st