MA Anthropology & Museum Practice

Fusing Goldsmiths' academic excellence and professional training from the Horniman Museum, the MA in Anthropology & Museum Practice provides you with a uniquely comprehensive set of skills.

• Whether you're a professional looking to expand your subject expertise in anthropology, or an anthropologist looking to move into the museum sector, the course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference in your career.
• This degree is run in partnership with the Horniman Museum and Gardens. You'll learn from professionals who work with the institution's world-renowned anthropology collection, and gain practical skills in curation and conservation, using material and digital archives, running museum education programmes and engaging diverse audiences.
• You'll analyse museums as sites of imagination and distinction, and think about how they can be more inclusive places.
• You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Sultan Doughan.

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

International qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate study.

This course provides you with a unique opportunity to develop both your academic and practical skills in anthropology and museum practice. This combination will provide you with an excellent grounding for a career in museum and anthropology work. This could include roles such as:

• Curator
• Community education
• Outreach
• Exhibitions officer

Skills

Some of the skills you'll develop during the Masters include:

• A comprehensive understanding of the ecology, role and evolution of museums found throughout the world
• The ability to interpret museum collections within their broader political and ethical contexts
• Practical skills in curation and conservation, using material and digital archives, running museum education programmes and engaging diverse audiences
• Data skills
• Original research skills
• Networking skills
• Problem-solving