The Department of English & Creative Writing ,Goldsmiths

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You'll develop an understanding of the depth and breadth of literature, and will be able to practise the skills needed for a confident and effective reading of literary and non-literary texts
The degree is flexible, allowing you to specialise in the areas that interest you, whether they lie in American, British, European, Caribbean or other postcolonial literatures, historical periods, or literary

themes and genres
Our staff come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, so they're ideally placed to offer their insights as you develop these interests
The Department is large enough to provide a wide range of modules, but small enough to let you get to know other students and staff
We host a programme of guest lectures that has included major names in literature, including Alan Bennett, Germaine Greer, and Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney, Doris Lessing, Harold Pinter and Derek Walcott
Our graduates have a good employment record, and have gone on to work in publishing, journalism, PR, teaching, advertising, and the media
English studies at Goldsmiths achieved a high score of 92% for teaching and 88% overall satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey (NSS)

Over the course of the degree you'll:

Read, discuss, and attend lectures on selected works spanning literary culture from Homer to the present day
be introduced to the study of themes, genres and movements across national literatures, and the relationship between literature and other disciplines
develop a grounding in the methods and terms used in the analysis of texts
have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the short story genre
look at comparative literature and the arts during three major periods, and examine cross-national influences and affinities in a variety of genres and media
complete a dissertation on an approved topic
You'll also be able to choose specialised option modules from the wide range available within the Department.

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At Goldsmiths, English and creative writing covers everything from classical literature, linguistics and translation to contemporary fiction and creative writing, so you’ll be able to immerse yourself in this fascinating subject and develop expertise in the areas that most interest you.

We offer a very diverse curriculum so you’ll have the chance to explore Shakespeare, Austen and Dickens, delve into American and Caribbean literature or Black British writing, and study texts from the classics right through to the 21st century. You’ll also be able to learn about film, theatre and visual arts in a literary context.

You’ll take a creative and critical approach to the subject, which means that you’ll analyse texts and have the opportunity to come up with your own imaginative interpretations, honing your skills in constructing and articulating solid evidence-based arguments.

At Goldsmiths you can get involved in cultural and literary activities beyond your studies. The department regularly invites speakers that in the past have included Nobel Prize laureates, critics, and writers like Will Self, Ali Smith, Sharon Olds and Judith Butler. The annual Goldsmiths Prize for novel fiction attracts critically acclaimed contemporary writers to campus each year.