MA Children's Literature: Theory and Creative Practice at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Expand your understanding of children’s and young adult literature by specialising as a researcher, creative writer, or children’s book illustrator with the MA Children’s Literature programme. Develop a well-rounded understanding of children’s and young adult (YA) literature, focusing on its creative, cultural, and commercial impact in the UK and globally. Learn from leading figures in children’s and young adult literature, including former Children’s Laureate, Professor Michael Rosen.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Education and Lifelong Learning | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, online, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Inclusion and Diversity, Creative and Critical Practice, The Publishing Industry, Final Project.

Career pathways

The MA Children's Literature can support a new or continuing career in: Education, Publishing, Children’s media, Writing texts for children, Librarianship, Academic study, Youth and community work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a related field. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. To apply to study on the Creative Writing Pathway you should follow the usual application process, submitting a substantial piece or pieces of original creative writing, up to a maximum of 3,000 words, with your application. This work does not have to be in the form of writing for children/young adults. It will be considered by the module leader of the Workshop in Creative and Life Writing. Your submission should include one item from the following list: One short story. 7-10 poems. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000074569925

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