This programme enables you to explore contrasts and comparisons between academic disciplines, encouraging you to develop an understanding of how concepts of culture, society and identity are constructed and analysed. It is structured flexibly, and has a strong self-design element, making it ideal for mature students who are keen to realise their potential while maintaining existing commitments.
What you Study
The programme is divided into three progressive levels, and is made up of core course units – taught by the Department of Professional and Community Education (PACE) – and option courses. Learning support is available if you need it, offering assistance with essay writing, research skills and study skills.
At Level 1 you choose from a selection of core courses. Those currently on offer provide an understanding of the structures of society, and of the nature and evolution of social relationships, groups and cultures; introduce you to the methods and practices of history and historical approaches to literature; prompt you to discuss study skills and research methods; provide a critical introduction to the study of politics and contemporary political processes; and introduce you to social psychology and some of its main topics, including group behaviour, social conformity, and the concept of 'the self'.
You also choose an option course – you could decide to take an introduction to creative writing, learn more about African world studies, develop your skills in journalism, or investigate screen thrillers.
At Levels 2 and 3 you start to choose from the wide range of course units from the Anthropology, English and Comparative Literature, History, Media and Communications, Politics, PACE, Sociology and Visual Cultures Departments at Goldsmiths. At this stage you will begin to discover where your individual interests lie, and with help from your personal tutor you'll be able to construct a programme of study that responds to these subject areas. You could, for example, create a programme around a vocational interest, such as health studies, or you could choose courses according to particular themes – such as ethnicity studies, gender studies, or regional studies
You need to demonstrate the skills necessary to achieve credit at degree level - this can be through a portfolio of work that accredits prior learning, or through a formal qualification, see further information about entrance requirements. Typical GCE A-level offer is BBC.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk