About Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA in 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.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree granting institution
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL : 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills
- PTE : 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each communicative skill
Kings College London Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1829 |
| No. of Faculties |
9 |
| No. of Campuses |
5 |
| No. of Residence Halls |
11 |
| Graduate Job Rate |
90% |
| Expenditure on facility improvement |
1 Billion Pounds |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
King's College London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Annual Cost (GBP) |
| International Tuition Fee (Undergraduate) |
19,800 per year |
| International Tuition Fee (Postgraduate) |
16,380 per year |
| Student fee (full-time) |
650 |
| Student Healthcare Plan |
202 |
| Orientation |
160 |
| Books and stationery |
1,300 |
| Residence |
3,800 |
| Food |
3,170 |
| Living expenses |
1,000 |
UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requires students to have a budget of at least £1,265 per month in addition to tuition fees.
