Hi,

I'm applying for a taught comparative literature MA in Goldsmiths. Unfortunately, I have only got a 2.2 in a joint major in English & History (From University College Dublin). My final grade in English was 55.1%

Am I likely to be rejected? The entry requirements are listed as:

"You should normally have or expect to be awarded a first degree of atleast second class standard in a relevant subject, IELTS 7.0 orequivalent."

Also, if anyone happens to have any experience of the course, or indeed the English department at Goldsmiths, I'd be delighted to hear about it.

Thanks.

I'm afraid I don't know anything about Goldsmiths, but I thought second class standard meant a 2:2 or a 2:1 - I thought that a 2:1 was a 'second class upper division'. If I'm right then you'd probably get in with your 2:2, providing you have very good references and a strong personal statement. Are you applying for this academic year? You should probably ring/email the admissions office to see if they have spaces, and ask about their exact entry requirements.

Good luck, Natassia