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PostgraduateMA

Black British Literature

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£11,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Black British Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This Masters degree is a world first. This programme traces diasporic and aesthetic routes, and draws upon the expertise of Black British Literature specialists. - Launched in 2015, this ground-breaking MA is timely and necessary. We take Black British literature seriously as a discipline. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Black British Poetry and Poetics
Diasporic Narratives and Identity Formation
Black British Drama and Performance
Colonial Legacies and Literary Representation
Life-Writing and Autobiography in Black Britain
Critical Methodologies in Black Literary Studies
Research Methods and Independent Project
Contemporary Black British Literature and Culture
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,000

Home Student Fee

£11,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
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