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    MA Contemporary Art Theory

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £22,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £22,000.

    About the program

    Explores theoretical perspectives shaping contemporary art and visual culture from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, drawing on fields like performance studies, art history, continental philosophy, ecology, feminist theory, queer theory, postcolonial studies, and cultural studies. Includes core modules, special subjects on topics such as psychopower, curating, and transcultural memory, and culminates in an independent dissertation.

    Focus: both
    QS History of Art top 50
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $20,808.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London is £22,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London online or in-person?
    MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London is offered in-person.
    How long does MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London take to complete?
    MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: at least second class standard
    What work-permit options follow MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London?
    Post-completion work rights for MA Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths College - University of London: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)