Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at Kings College London

Overview

Explore a range of literary texts and themes from 1945 to the present day, with an option to focus on the 21st century if you choose.

The course offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as the American novel after 1999, new directions in theory, the graphic novel, urban culture, performance studies, bioethics and cultures of conflict and dissent from Africa to the Middle East.

Key benefits

• Unrivalled location in the centre of London, with easy access to the British Library and the major libraries and archives of the capital.
• Flexible course offering a range of approaches to contemporary literature, culture and theory, taught by staff who specialis in the contemporary period
• A dynamic, research-led department with an international reputation for excellence (ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for research in the most recent Research Excellence Framework).

Description

Our course in Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory gives you the opportunity to explore a range of topics and texts from 1945 to the present, with a particular focus on the intersection of literature, culture and theory. You will access postgraduate-level teaching and research training in a wide range of aspects of English literature, language and culture, in a research-led environment that encourages scholarly inquiry and independent thought. We will train you in research and writing skills(including manuscript work, bibliographies and internet resources) in preparation for a large-scale research project. This course is also an excellent foundation for and an introduction to what will be required for a doctorate.

Career prospects

We expect some students will go on to pursue research. Others may transfer the skills they develop to careers in teaching, journalism, cultural arts and management, or the legal and financial sectors.