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MA Literary Studies: World Literature and Comparative Criticism Pathway

Goldsmiths, University of London

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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 of the MA Literary Studies will centre on the study of the theory and practice of comparative and world literature. 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.Length1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Tuition fees

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£ 18,560per year

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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 4
    3.09 77%

    71st

    17

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