English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics

Goldsmiths, University of London
Undergraduate MPhil Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

About this course

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 emerging fields of study and creative practice.

  • As well as working with scholars and writers of international standing, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in a vibrant research environment. This includes the Richard Hoggart Lectures in Literature and Culture, the annual Goldsmiths Prize for bold and innovative fiction, and specialist seminars and colloquia offered by the Goldsmiths Writers' Centre, the Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies, the Decadence Research Centre, the Centre for Philosophy and Critical Thought, and the Centre for Comparative Literature, the Goldsmiths Literature Seminars (GLITS), the Goldsmiths Linguistics Seminars (GoldLingS), and the e-journal, GLITS-e.

    North American applicants especially should note that the British system does not include preparatory taught classes or examinations as part of the MPhil/PhD programme, except for an initial course in research methods.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language