PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics

Name: English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics
Price: 22000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Goldsmiths, University of London

London, England

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4 yearsDuration

£22,000Per Year (Intl)

£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the PhD 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 4-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 Textual Analysis

Linguistic Research Methods and Design

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature and Culture

Specialised Seminars in Contemporary Literary Studies

Advanced Sociolinguistics and Language Variation

Critical Approaches to World Literature

Research Supervision and Doctoral Development

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£88,000

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 Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper 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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

40%Professional Jobs

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