MA - Contemporary Art Theory
at Goldsmiths University, London

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MA - Contemporary Art Theory
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Goldsmiths University
Overview

Goldsmiths, University of London offers MA - Contemporary Art Theory at PG level. Available for Indian students, this course can be completed in 1 year. To be eligible, Indian students should have required scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. Also, they have to submit all the mandatory documents as part of the admission process. For an Indian student the budget to study at Goldsmiths, University of London should include tuition and cost of living. The first-year Goldsmiths, University of London tuition fee for MA - Contemporary Art Theory is Pound 22,000 (INR 2,844,600). The cost of living is approx Pound 10,812 (INR 1,397,992). The cost of living covers accommodation, food, travel, books, supplies and other expenses.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹27.88 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MA - Contemporary Art Theory

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MA - Contemporary Art Theory
at
Goldsmiths University
Fees

Goldsmiths, University of London MA - Contemporary Art Theory fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. Apart from the tuition fee, the students also have to spend money on stay, food and other utilities, which comprises cost of living, which is Pound 10,812 (INR 1,397,992). The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the Goldsmiths, University of London. The total first-year tuition fees of MA - Contemporary Art Theory are Pound 22,000 (INR 2,844,600).

To know more about Goldsmiths, University of London MA - Contemporary Art Theory fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 27,87,749
Deposit Amount	INR 5,06,863

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,70,052
Total approximate fees	INR 13,70,052

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.71587 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2026

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MA - Contemporary Art Theory
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Goldsmiths University
Entry Requirements

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An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in art history, fine art, another studio-based practice, arts administration and related activities, or a humanities discipline other than art history which demonstrates your ability to undertake work at Masters level. Prospective students who do not meet standard entrance requirements but can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and experience from outside academia in the world of work are also welcomed. Alternatively, passing the Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art History with a grade of 2.1 or higher also guarantees a place on the MA.
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MA - Contemporary Art Theory
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Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#18	Communication and Media Studies QS, 2026
#151	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#101	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

75% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Liberal

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Friendly

Internships3

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4.8

Safety4

Indian Food4.5

Permanent Immigration3.4

Anonymous

MA- Arts Administration and Cultural Policy - Batch of 2020

4.1

Diversity, interdisciplinary and fun.

Tips: There is a great first week of introduction when the entire college comes together and gets to know each other through various events and programs. I was also part of Goldsmiths badminton team, representing the college. Sports are also a great way to get to know different students at the college. They do have scholarship options. Living in London and being in London was a joy.

Likes (Post study jobs): I completed my postgraduation during Covid, yet I was still able to immediately get a job in my field. Goldsmiths is one of the top colleges in the UK and even during Covid, it made 100% that students get the best learning experience. This made it easier for me to know and understand my field of work better than the rest of my contemporaries.

Dislikes (Indian Food): London is filled with people from Indian origin and South Asia, hence it's pretty easy to feel right at home with regards to food. There are various ways to be part of the different fairs, and a chance to have culinary experiences from around the world, thanks to London.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 8600

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 70000

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Marketing and Consumer Behaviour - Batch of 2026

4.5

Public transport in London is absolutely amazing.

Tips: Transitioning after coming here was really easy. It's very easy to meet new people and make new friends as everyone here so social and the university is very encouraging of people from different backgrounds and courses socializing and will even host a lot of events just for that. I got a scholarship of 4000 through the university website. Extremely satisfied with my university, course, faculty and the UK. It's been an amazing experience.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transport in London is absolutely amazing and the most convenient. Bus fare is fairly cheap and affordable and you can get anywhere by spending just 1.75 per trip. Train travel is a bit more on the expensive side but really fast if you want to get somewhere far.

Dislikes (Internships): There aren't many internships that Goldsmiths offers in my field of study, but they do have a lot of opportunities in Fine Arts as it's mainly an art university. Their CareerSPACE portals are really helpful for finding paid or volunteering opportunities.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 200

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

MA- Digital Journalism - Batch of 2023

2.9

Felt ill-equipped in the job market. Made great friends though.

Tips: You'll have fun, but regular strikes and the tense political climate do make your future tenuous. And if you manage to even get interviews, be prepared to be seriously low balled. The government has made it hard for even well meaning companies to sponsor international talent. Your money can be better spent if you wish to plan your future abroad.

Likes (Indian Food): Absolutely love London's food scene. There are many Indian restaurants for when you feel homesick. I prefer cooking but if I'm in the mood for eating out there are a million options. It can get super expensive though so you must learn how to meal prep.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Terrible job market and anti immigration policies. You definitely don't get your money's worth in terms of long term prospects. They do not prepare you for the job market, imbibe very half baked skills. The money we pay is mainly to sustain the bankrupt universities, not for quality education.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 26000

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026Read more

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Ma- Applied Theatre: Drama in Educational, Community and Social Contexts - Batch of 2023

4.1

This place changes the way you see the world.

Tips: The university is very liberal. Everyone finds their space here. Though I’ve lived and worked abroad before, it left me feeling more culturally aware, more opinionated and confident in my thoughts. It connected me deeply to my art. Besides that, London is a fabulous city. Lots of things to do, so much to explore and everyone finds their area of interest.

Likes (Student Life): There are lots of clubs and events for students to mingle with. The campus is huge and very student friendly. The events organised by the student clubs are also great. Lots of opportunities to network and meet new people often. Though a lot of these activities are for Bachelors courses. Masters students usually have so much to do that there’s little time to spend on the campus.

Dislikes (Internships): Unless you have good experience, this course won’t prepare you to find good opportunities. There will be free internships and full support to find those from the university but paid ones are hard to find. There are good networking opportunities though.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1600

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026Read more

Simran

MSc Marketing and Consumer Behaviour - Batch of 2020

5.0

Be open minded before joining Goldsmiths.

Tips: To have an open mind to everything, to be able understand way beyond just what is happening around you. I got scholarships too. I’m very satisfied. It was a game changing experience for me. Every time I think of Goldsmiths, I think of the personality differences I had after studying there. I opened up to the core of myself, to be able to receive and then to be able to build.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): It’s closer to the London Bridge and the central area. Events like welcoming events in the first week of your uni and then every festival you can celebrate your own way. Chinese New Year, Christmas. All types of communities are on campus. You need to choose what you resonate with.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): They’re very different from other professors. At Goldsmiths nothing for right or wrong. They were open to understanding your pov. Teachings were more experiential and that made it easier and fun plus very useful. The faculty is very diverse. But you’ll find less Asians as professors, more all over the world maybe now things have changed.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 6075

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 109125

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026Read more

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