Anyone... Please?

For instance if my MA was in Renaissance Literature and I wanted to begin a PhD beacuse I had an idea for a PhD in, say, 20th century American Literature. Would a university accept me if my proposal was sound?

Any advice would be very welcome, thanks.

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.