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Literary Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This unique and intellectually rigorous Masters programme gives you the opportunity to develop the study of literature at an advanced level from a variety of perspectives. Why study MA Literary Studies at Goldsmiths

  • You will be introduced to and will develop an understanding of four areas of literary study: Modern and Contemporary American Literature and Culture; Critical Theory; Modern and Contemporary Literature; Romantic, Victorian and Decadent Literature and Culture
  • The opportunity to study a variety of literary areas brings together different literatures and approaches, fostering exciting, original and productive dialogues with each other
  • You will have the opportunity to focus your studies on one literary area or broaden the scope of your studies by choosing a diverse range of modules
  • You will combine theoretical angles with the close reading of a wide range of texts, from different media (literary, filmic, visual), periods, and cultural, geographic and linguistic backgrounds
  • You will develop your critical awareness of literary language and its responses to historical and cultural contexts

Modules

You will be introduced to four literary areas through the study of four compulsory modules and complete a disseration relating to your area of interest. Compulsory modules: Pathways in Literary Studies: Modern and Contemporary Literature Pathways in Literary Studies: Modern and Contemporary American Literature and Culture Pathways in Literary Studies: Critical Theory Pathways in Literary Studies: Nineteenth-century Literary Romanticisms Dissertation Optional modules You will also choose 2 - 4 (60-credits) optional modules from a wide range of options taught in the Department. You may wish to focus your studies on one area of interest, however you you are free to choose from the full range of available options to broaden the scope of your studies. Optional modules are chosen from a list provided annually by the Department of English and Creative Writing. Support A Research Skills Workshop will run a number of sessions throughout the year, including sessions on, for example, resources, essay-writing at Master's level, planning and developing dissertation projects. You will also be able to take part in GLITS, the department's weekly research seminar; and in the many activities organised by the Graduate School and other Goldsmiths departments. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered 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. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For details of fees and funding please visit https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding/ or the programme page on our website.
Literary Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS