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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Literary and Critical Theory

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Literary and Critical Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore critical theory in its historical and contemporary modalities on the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD in Literary and Critical Theory The Department of English and Creative Writing offers a stimulating environment for undertaking postgraduate research in critical theory and, more broadly, the relationship between philosophy, literature, and other cultural forms. Explore critical theory - Originally designating a group of thinkers associated with the Frankfurt School, "critical theory" has expanded to encompass a range of approaches committed to reflecting on the premises and categories... 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 £25,000 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundational Critical Theory and Intellectual History
Frankfurt School and Twentieth-Century Critique
Structuralism and Post-Structuralist Theory
Feminist
Queer and Gender Theory
Postcolonial and Critical Race Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory and Cultural Analysis
Philosophy
Literature and Cultural Forms
Research Methods and Doctoral Thesis
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.

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Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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