English, BA (Hons)

The BA English degree at Goldsmiths equips students with essential critical and verbal skills for in-depth analysis of literary texts and criticism. This bold, flexible programme fosters an intellectual journey through diverse histories, cultures, and languages, encouraging exploration of complex themes such as gender identity, the Transatlantic slave trade, climate change, feminism, and indigenous literature. Students can tailor their studies by engaging with traditional and non-traditional works, including films, photography, and visual arts, while benefiting from transferable skills development, career support, pastoral care, and access to London's cultural resources.The curriculum includes compulsory modules across three years, such as "Explorations in Literature" in Year 1, "Reading the Past" in Year 2, and "Challenging World Literature" in Year 3, alongside optional modules like "Caribbean Women Writers" or "American Gothic." Students select additional electives and may undertake a work placement. Assessment varies by module, incorporating coursework, examinations, group work, and projects, with ongoing support for academic and research skills.