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PostgraduateMA

Literary Studies

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Literary Studies 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 unique and intellectually rigorous Masters programme gives you the opportunity to study literature at an advanced level from a variety of perspectives. Why study MA Literary Studies at Goldsmiths - In your first term of study, you can select from and develop expertise in a range of literary areas, such as: Modern and Contemporary American Literature and Culture; Critical Theory; Modern and Contemporary Literature; Romantic, Victorian and Decadent Literature and Culture. - In your second term of study, you can immerse yourself in an exciting array of specialist options (subject... 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

Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Modern and Contemporary American Literature
Romantic and Victorian Literature and Culture
Contemporary Literary Studies and Culture
Postmodern and Experimental Texts
Advanced Research Methods in Literary Studies
Literature and Philosophy
MA Literary Studies Dissertation
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.

📊 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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About Goldsmiths, University of London

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