MA Critical and Creative Studies in Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London

Aimed at students who want to think rigorously and write imaginatively, this groundbreaking and intellectually rigorous Masters programme invites you to explore literature in depth, developing your critical and creative practice and engaging with literature’s past, present, and future in a global cultural context. Arrive with a passion for reading, analysing, and questioning literature and/or theory across periods and cultures. Graduate with advanced critical, creative and theoretical skills that open pathways into publishing, media, education, arts and cultural industries, or doctoral research.

Faculty: School of Music, English and Theatre  |  Department: Literary and Creative Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Expanding Literary Studies, Specialist Studies in Literature, Specialist Workshop in an Aspect of Creative and Life Writing, Final Creative Critical Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are well equipped to pursue and enhance careers in publishing, journalism, public relations, teaching, advertising, the civil service, business, industry, the media, and the creative industries. The MA will also serve as a platform for doctoral research and is therefore a gateway degree to academia.

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