MRes Anthropology

Program Overview

The MRes Anthropology program at Goldsmiths, University of London, prepares students with any undergraduate degree for research in Anthropology. It provides training in qualitative and quantitative methodologies, equips students with research design and execution skills, and offers opportunities to refine research proposals. Graduates are well-positioned for doctoral studies or careers in research within and beyond academia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Offered to students with a BA or an MA in any field who want to pursue research in Anthropology.
• Serves as a qualification year for the MPhil/PhD program in Anthropology.
• Provides training in qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Equips students with the skills to design and conduct research.
• Offers opportunities to refine research proposals and acquire necessary skills for research in Anthropology.

Outline:

First year:

• Induction program in mid-September introducing College and Departmental facilities and procedures, workshops on research degrees.
• Training year with work on individual research projects alongside general training in social science methods:
• Doing Ethnography (10 weeks x 2 hours)
• Research Design (10 weeks x 2.5 hours)
• Quantitative Research Methods (15 sessions of 2 hours each)
• Department of Anthropology Research Seminar.
• Opportunities to audit other MA courses within or outside the department, learn a new language, attend seminars across University of London, attend conferences, participate in GAPP (Group for Anthropology in Policy and Practice) activities.

End of year:

Presentation of a 15,000-word dissertation analyzing proposed research topic and relevant literature.

Assessment:

• Individual modules assessed separately.
• Dissertation serves as final assessment, discussing proposed research topic and analyzing relevant literature.

Teaching:

• Taught modules, seminars, workshops, individual supervision.
• Faculty includes experienced anthropologists with active research interests.
• Program encourages participation in external seminars, conferences, and workshops to enhance learning experience.

Careers:

• MRes graduates are well-prepared to pursue doctoral studies in Anthropology.
• Program also equips graduates with research skills applicable to various career paths within and beyond academia, including research positions in government, NGOs, and private sector organizations.

Other:

• Program provides opportunities to develop professional research skills and acquire necessary knowledge and expertise for conducting research in Anthropology.
• Students can use the MRes year to refine their research proposals before progressing to the full-time MPhil program.
• Program emphasizes ethical considerations in anthropological research and practicalities of undertaking fieldwork.

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £8430 Home - part-time: £4215 International - full-time: £17690 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.