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PostgraduateMaster of Research

English

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

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the MRes English provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MRes prepares you for more advanced research projects at MPhil/PhD level, but is also a degree in its own right. It's ideal if you're considering a 'taster' year of research, or if you're keen to complete shorter term research at graduate level. - Study in depth and reflect critically upon an aspect of research methods relevant to your dissertation topic, under the guidance of a supervisor. - Where appropriate, you can choose to write your research project on methodological topics arising from the syllabus of one of our taught Masters-level modules. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Literary Studies
Critical Theory and Textual Analysis
Dissertation Project
Literature Review and Scholarly Engagement
Archival Research and Primary Sources
Contemporary Literary Criticism
Research Ethics and Academic Practice
Specialist Seminar in English 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

£10,800

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: CAH19-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London offers English as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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