Thanks Tulip, that was really helpful.

I've done some digging and found out that my career development loan has already paid Goldsmiths 50%, so I would be responsible for getting that money back myself, although they have admitted that they havent provided what I've signed up for, so whilst I would have good grounds, it's prob still in my interest to stick it another week or so and see what they come up with.

I will have a ring around to see what other options there are, seeing as its London, there are a few Unis :)

Hi guys, I've just joined the group as I'm in a massive quandary.

I've just started my MA Creating Social Media @ Goldsmiths, London.

My problem is that the course I signed up to study is in disarray, and the things that i was expecting to be taught are not on the syllabus.

We had a 'crisis' meeting today with course convenors, head of departments, pg admins etc.
Basically the course is a joint masters course spread across two departments, the centre for culture studies and computing.  Their default answer is "you need to speak to the other department".

Anyway today they made the right noises and said that they would provide additional teaching to address our concerns, however it became clear that the problem was that a member of staff had left in the summer, and they hadnt replaced him.

Now do I give them a chance, or do I cut my losses and look elsewhere? Baring in mind that i've already invested a helluva lot of time to get to this stage.  However I do not have confidence in these people. I had prior problems on a pre-sessional course which resulted in me issuing a Bank Chargeback, as I was unable to follow the teaching there, due to a couple of planned absences which coincided with new key information.

How tricky is it to switch Masters courses on Week 3?  Is this even an option?

I'd really appreciate any advice

Dan