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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics

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

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the MPhil English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in English (including American Studies), Comparative Literature or Linguistics for full or part-time study. - The Department of English and Creative Writing consists of scholars and creative writers whose work is acknowledged and cited internationally. - We offer a stimulating environment for undertaking postgraduate research in English Literature (including American Literature and literary theory), World Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, and Creative Writing. - We particularly encourage cross- and interdisciplinary research in... 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 £23,000 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Literary Theory and Criticism
Comparative Literature Methodologies
Linguistic Analysis and Research Methods
Postgraduate Seminar in English Studies
Dissertation Research and Supervision
Contemporary Critical Perspectives
World Literature and Cultural Studies
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Textual Analysis
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

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£66,000

Home Student Fee

£5,006

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: CAH19-01). 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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