Literary Studies

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Languages

About this course

This unique and intellectually rigorous Masters programme gives you the opportunity to develop the study of literature at an advanced level from a variety of perspectives.

Why study MA Literary Studies at Goldsmiths

  • You will be introduced to and will develop an understanding of four areas of literary study: Modern and Contemporary American Literature and Culture; Critical Theory; Modern and Contemporary Literature; Romantic, Victorian and Decadent Literature and Culture

  • The opportunity to study a variety of literary areas brings together different literatures and approaches, fostering exciting, original and productive dialogues with each other

  • You will have the opportunity to focus your studies on one literary area or broaden the scope of your studies by choosing a diverse range of modules

  • You will combine theoretical angles with the close reading of a wide range of texts, from different media (literary, filmic, visual), periods, and cultural, geographic and linguistic backgrounds

  • You will develop your critical awareness of literary language and its responses to historical and cultural contexts
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    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
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Languages