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MA Literary Studies: Pathway in Literature of the Caribbean & Its Diasporas

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

Course options

3 options available

  • 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 will introduce you to a wide range of Caribbean texts, and gain an understanding of the social, political, and historical contexts that impact these literatures. This includes history, memory, the impacts of Colonialism, post-Colonialism, and Globalisation. You will study texts either in English or in English translation.

Why study the MA Literary Studies: Literature of the Caribbean and its Diasporas pathway

  • On this Masters you'll be introduced to a wide range of Caribbean texts, and gain an understanding of the social, political and historical contexts that impact these literatures. This includes history, memory, the impacts of Colonialism, post-Colonialism, and Globalisation. We'll be studying texts either in English or in English translation.
  • You will be able to further develop your interest in the literature of the Caribbean and its diasporas through a 15,000-word dissertation to be submitted at the end of your programme of study.
  • You'll have the opportunity to pursue your wider interests by studying three options from the large provision of the department, choosing at least one of these in an area that is relevant to Caribbean, diasporic, or post-colonial literature.
  • The tutor for the compulsory module ‘Literature of the Caribbean and its Diasporas’ is Dr Marl’Ene Edwin, Churchill Fellow and Deputy Director of the Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies at Goldsmiths. The convenor for this pathway is Dr Deirdre Osborne co-founder (with Professor Emerita Joan-Anim Addo of the MA Black British Literature).
  • In studying for this pathway, you will be able to rely on the expertise and materials available at Goldsmiths’ Caribbean Centre.

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 United States
(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

    71st

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    48th out of 93 30

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    125 59%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    17th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.09 77%

    71st

    17

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