Literary Studies: Pathway in Critical Theory MA
Goldsmiths, University of London
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £22500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27500 | £15500 - £27500 | £21500 - £32500 |
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23430 | £27944 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16965 - £28904 | £21775 - £35899 |
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Course Description
This pathway of our MA Literary Studies degree gives you the chance to study critical literary and cultural theory.
Why study the MA Literary Studies: Critical Theory pathway
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You'll look at a range of theoretical issues in literary and cultural theory in both its historical and contemporary modalities. This begins with Aristotle, Luther, Kant and Nietzsche and includes thinkers like Freud, Heidegger, Blanchot, Derrida, Benjamin and Adorno. You'll also look at structuralism, gender, and postcolonial theory.
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The main focus will be on the relationship of theory to literary and cultural criticism but you will also be able to concentrate on theoretical concepts in their own right.
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You also have the opportunity to pursue your wider interests thanks to the flexible structure of the MA by studying three options from the large provision of the department, choosing at least one of these in an area that is relevant to literary and critical theory.
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You will be able to further develop your interest in literary theory or literary-theoretical approaches to literature and culture through a 15,000-word dissertation to be submitted at the end of your programme of study.
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Example below based on all graduates of Literary Studies: Pathway in Critical Theory MA at Goldsmiths, University of London
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum 6.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum 6.0 in Writing)
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.
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.
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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Student composition of Goldsmiths, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Goldsmiths, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5445
- postgraduates:
- 2875
- Total:
- 8320
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Comparative Literary Studies”: 45 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Literary Studies: Pathway in Critical Theory MA Goldsmiths, University of London
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £27500 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (20%), Elementary occupations (15%), Administrative occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)
- Literary Studies: Pathway in Critical Theory MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Goldsmiths, University of London.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 10.66% Percentile among all Comparative Literary Studies students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.