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MA Literary Studies: World Literature and Comparative Criticism Pathway

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This pathway of the MA Literary Studies will centre on the study of the theory and practice of comparative and world literature.

Why study the MA Literary Studies: World Literature and Comparative Criticism pathway

  • Discuss the history, main concepts, and debates on world literature and comparative literary criticism while analysing a wide range of texts from different periods and media, and from diverse cultural, geographic, and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Pursue your wider interests thanks to a flexible structure by studying three options from the varied and unique provision of the department. At least one of these options must be in an area that is directly relevant to comparative and world literary studies. Options range across American, Black British, Caribbean, contemporary, modern, postcolonial, Romantic and Victorian literature, literary and critical theory, linguistics and translation studies.
  • Further develop your knowledge and expertise through a 15,000-word world literature and comparative criticism dissertation on a topic of your choice, agreed upon with a tutor and developed under supervision.
  • Benefit from the excellent Centre for Comparative Literature, of which you can become a member.

Many former students on this pathway have won prestigious essay prizes over the years, such as the BCLA’s Arthur Terry Postgraduate Essay Prize, and had their essays published in academic journals.

Skills

You'll develop transferable skills, including:

  • enhanced communication and discussion skills in written and oral contexts
  • the ability to analyse and evaluate different textual materials
  • the ability to organise information; the ability to assimilate and evaluate competing arguments

Careers

Graduates of this programme have gone on to pursue careers in:

  • publishing
  • journalism
  • public relations
  • teaching
  • advertising
  • the civil service
  • business
  • industry
  • the media

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 18,560per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    78th out of 96 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    118 58%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    32nd

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    88th

    3

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