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PostgraduateMA

Children's Literature

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Children's 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. Expand your understanding of children’s and young adult literature by specialising as a researcher, creative writer, or children’s book illustrator with the MA Children’s Literature programme. Why study MA Children's Literature at Goldsmiths - Develop a well-rounded understanding of children’s and young adult (YA) literature, focusing on its creative, cultural, and commercial impact in the UK and globally. - Learn from leading figures in children’s and young adult literature, including former Children’s Laureate, Professor Michael Rosen. - Engage with industry professionals, educat... 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, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Children's Literature: Theory and Criticism
Inclusion and Diversity in Young People's Texts
Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
The Children's Book Industry: Publishing and Commerce
Illustration and Visual Narrative for Children's Literature
Research Methods in Literary Studies
Specialisation Project: Children's Literature
Dissertation in Children's Literature Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,000

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Goldsmiths, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£26,500£32,000
3 years£17,000£23,500£28,000
5 years£21,000£27,500£34,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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