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PGCert in Media and Communications

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Goldsmiths Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The field of inquiry is organised by bringing together the two dominating perspectives: the sociological or political economy discussion of media institutions, emphasising social power of media organisations and the domains of subjective identities in mediated societies, drawing from the intellectual traditions of cultural studies. By doing this, we borrow from a range of different academic disciplines: sociology, anthropology, geography, psychology, literature and history.Gain applicable skills:This Postgraduate Certificate offers broad knowledge and skills specific of the study of media, but also allows you to engage in critical thought in its widest meanings. These skills are appropriate for future employment in the media industries but also in many other areas.Empowered and varied learning:From the outset, we will guide you to work independently and to think through the intellectual issues. Progress is carefully monitored via seminars and varied tutorials (with personal tutors and module leaders). An early diagnostic essay (non-assessed) will help to indicate how you are progressing and identify any areas for support.Different kinds of theoretical input and information-retrieval are required for each essay. Through consultation with tutors, you will be guided to the most appropriate intellectual approaches, archives, libraries or electronic sources.Trialling ideas takes place in seminars, giving you the opportunity to construct a dialogue amongst yourselves as well as via tutorial support. This provides a chance to learn how to present your ideas succinctly, to discriminate between different traditions of critical thought, and also to listen to other, perhaps competing, lines of argument.Optional modules are taught via the familiar mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials, although there are some variations. Some options offer a greater amount of workshop organisation.The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked second in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (third in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.

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University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths Campus, New Cross, London, London, Greater London, SE14 6NW, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    46th out of 92 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    113 57%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    26th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    88th

    6

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