The academic direction for the B.A in English from the University of London is by Goldsmiths College.

Goldsmiths College was founded in 1891 and has been a part of the University of London since 1904. The college has a strong commitment and a long tradition of providing adult and continuing education.

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is one of the highest ranking English departments in the U.K. It has a thriving research environment embracing traditional and new approaches to English studies, covering a wide range of interests in British, American and Irish literatures since the 16th century.

The Department has particular research strengths in Renaissance, 18th century literature and criticism. Faculty members of the college publish widely and participate in editing well-knwon and widely read journals and other publications.