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MA Sociology (Inventive Urban Research)​

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Goldsmiths Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This MA is designed for students interested in new ways of exploring and understanding the social world through visual, sensory, and other experimental approaches. You will draw on urban sociology to examine the meaning of cities, urban life and culture.

Combining lectures and seminars with practical sessions and workshop-based projects, this MA will help you develop a hands-on approach to sociological research. Youll gain skills in methods which could be used in public sector contexts, art or media research, design or commercial application

Youll develop the ability to carry out empirical research and present it publicly in a variety of media and materials. Youll engage with sociology as an inventive research practice, using creative research methods to address classic and changing sociological problems

Youll engage in current debates about sociological methodology, including the impact of visual, digital and other technologies and will be encouraged to build to on these debates through your own inventive practice

As well as presenting your ideas through writing, youll have the opportunity to produce different outputs, including film/video, photography, sound and multimedia pieces

Youll design and reflect on your own research projects. The dissertation allows you to complete a substantive research project on your individual interests, supported by one-to-one supervision with a member of staff

Youll have access to post-production and editing stations, as well as equipment for photography and video. You can also borrow audio-visual and media equipment

Youll be part of a lively community of researchers and urban practitioners, including the Centre for Urban and Community Research and will join students who have a range of experiences and interests in communication, management, politics, design and cultural industries

We use research-led teaching to explore the importance of sociological knowledge in understanding cities, urban economies, culture, politics and social justice. Our department is world-leading. We've been rated top 10 in the UK for sociology in the QS World University Rankings 2023

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 22,000per 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

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    79th out of 101 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    112 54%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    55th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 70%

    92nd

    7

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