Critical and Cultural Theory - MA

University of Warwick Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies

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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Award winner

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About the course

Critical inquiry in modern literature and culture

Our Critical and Cultural Theory MA will train you with the analytical tools to respond to, understand, theorise, and critique the literary and cultural artefacts of the modern world.

You will encounter and interrogate the perspectives informing the Humanities today: Feminism, Marxism, Ecocriticism, Psychoanalysis, Medical Humanities, World-Systems Theory, Postcolonialism, Digital Humanities, Cultural Studies, and many more.

In our core module, Critical Theory Today, you will immerse yourself in the latest theoretical questions through reading and discussion. You will then choose from a wide range of modules that span a variety of critical perspectives and approaches.

Entry Requirements

65% (or equivalent) in an undergraduate degree in English literature or a related degree.

All applicants are encouraged to provide a writing sample to demonstrate suitability for the course and in order to be eligible for any available departmental bursaries.

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Where will I study?

University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a campus university with an established reputation for world-class teaching and research. We are listed as 67th in the QS World University Guide 2024, and highly ranked in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings. We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. This means as a student, you'll develop the agility of thinking and breadth of experience that will enable you to rise to any future challenges, and make a positive difference in the world.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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