Graduate Diploma in Media, Culture & Social Sciences

What you'll study Overview Core English for Academic Purposes modules concentrate on different areas of language development, made up of: Academic Writing and Grammar Development. Academic Listening and Speaking. Two further modules consider interdisciplinary themes and integrate academic content with language and study skills development. These modules provide a useful background for students in European intellectual approaches and some key theories of relevance to a range of academic disciplines. Finally, you will attend a number of lecture modules taking place in other academic departments, putting into practice your developing language and study skills. You will have a personal tutor and will receive support in researching and considering various MA degree options for your future studies. You are encouraged throughout the programme to work independently and in particular to use the resources available in the Goldsmiths Library. Assessment Continuous assessment includes regular seminar presentations and researched essays. There will also be written, listening and oral examinations. Credits and levels of learning An undergraduate honours degree is made up of 360 credits – 120 at Level 4, 120 at Level 5 and 120 at Level 6. If you are a full-time student, you will usually take Level 4 modules in the first year, Level 5 in the second, and Level 6 modules in your final year. A standard module is worth 30 credits. Some programmes also contain 15-credit half modules or can be made up of higher-value parts, such as a dissertation or a Major Project. Download the programme specification for this degree to find out more about what you'll learn and how you'll be taught and assessed. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.