PGCert in Race, Media and Social Justice

Program Overview

The PGCert in Race, Media and Social Justice at Goldsmiths, University of London equips students with a critical understanding of race and ethnicity in contemporary society. Through a combination of conceptual and contextual knowledge, the program analyzes racism and multiculturalism, providing analytical tools to critique modern understandings of race. Graduates are prepared for careers in media, cultural industries, education, and advocacy, contributing to social justice and equality.

Program Outline

PGCert in Race, Media and Social Justice at Goldsmiths, University of London

Degree Overview:

The Postgraduate Certificate in Race, Media and Social Justice equips you with a rigorous and academic approach to analyze contemporary issues concerning race and ethnicity. The program aims to:

• Foster your own interventions contributing to social justice and equality.
• Deepen your understanding of the formation of ethnic and racial identities.
• Analyze racism and multiculturalism in relation to social justice ideals.
• Equip you with analytical tools to explain and critique modern understandings of race.
• Provide a foundation in sociological and critical cultural approaches to race and ethnicity.
• Develop your critical and analytical skills to identify, explain, and evaluate discourses of race and ethnicity, particularly in media.

Outline:

The program consists of two main components:

• Analyzes the social/political theory of liberalism, multiculturalism, postcolonialism, and cosmopolitanism concerning race.
• Provides a systematic understanding of key theoretical approaches to race and ethnicity.
• Applies these approaches to critically examine current debates on race, ethnicity, and racism.

Contextual Knowledge:

• Focuses on the study of race and racism within the context of media.
• Examines issues of representation and the persistence of historical constructions of Otherness.
• Offers a unique focus on the experience of people of color working in the cultural industries.
• Includes industry talks from BAME practitioners in the creative, cultural, and communication industries, providing practical insights into the experience of race in media.

Modules:

The program includes the following compulsory modules:

• Race Critical Theory and Social Justice (30 credits): Introduces critical race theory and its applications to social justice issues.
• Race, Empire, and Nation (30 credits): Analyzes the historical and contemporary relationships between race, empire, and nation-building.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Essays
• Presentations
• Group work
• Reflective writing
• Portfolio

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experts in race, media, and social justice. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Guest lectures

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including:

• Media and communication
• Cultural industries
• Education
• Policy and advocacy
• Academia

Other:

• The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies is ranked 2nd in the UK for its research excellence.