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Goldsmiths, University of London: Literary Studies: Pathway in World Literature and Comparative Criticism
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | English and Creative Writing |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This pathway of the MA in Literary Studies will centre on the study of the theory and practice of comparative literature and world literature.
Why study the MA Literary Studies: World Literature and Comparative Criticism pathway - 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.
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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.
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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.
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Benefit from the excellent Centre for Comparative Literature, of which you can become a member.
Many former students on this pathway have won prestigious essay prizes over the years, such as the BCLA’s Arthur Terry Postgraduate Essay Prize, and had their essays published in academic journals.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject or equivalent. You might also be considered 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. Although the ability to read in another language will be useful, it is not compulsory. All texts will be studied in English, in English translation, or with English subtitles. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject or equivalent. You might also be considered 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. Although the ability to read in another language will be useful, it is not compulsory. All texts will be studied in English, in English translation, or with English subtitles. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
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