Program Overview
The WriterTeacher at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the WriterTeacher programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,660 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the WriterTeacher programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- one compulsory core module in the Department of English and Comparative Literature: Workshop in Creative and Life Writing (30 credits)
- two compulsory core modules in the Department of Educational Studies in association with the British Library, Poetry Society, English and Media Centre, Apples and Snakes, Ministry of Stories, The Complete Works:
- an option module in the Department of Educational Studies (30 credits)
- the Dissertation in the Department of Educational Studies and the Department of English and Comparative Literature (60 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
You will need to submit a portfolio of your creative or life writing when you apply. Your portfolio should include one item, or a combination of items, from the following list (up to a maximum of 6,000 words):
- 1 or 2 short stories
- 10-15 poems
- 2 or 3 extracts from a novel
- 2 or 3 extracts from non-fiction writing
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
Equivalent qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.English language requirements
If English isn\xc2\x92t your first language, you\xc2\x92ll need to meet our English language requirements to study with us.For this programme we require:
- IELTS 7.0 (including 7.0 in the written test)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,660 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,660 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
