MA Critical Theory at King's College London

Our Critical Theory MA is a unique interdisciplinary course focused on the history, study and applications of critical methodologies across the humanities. You will explore some of the major modern schools of thought and contemporary theories and practices of critique and interpretation as they have developed from a basis in Marxist thought and Continental Philosophy through to applications in relation to biopolitics, race, technology and sexuality. It’s a multidisciplinary course that empowers you to follow your own interest, thanks to a wide range of optional modules across the humanities and social sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Humanities  |  Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MA in critical theory offers a blend of English and Philosophy study that will develop your critical thinking skills and allow you to apply theoretical discourses across different objects and fields. Thanks to a focus on diverse perspectives, this master’s prepares you to critically engage with contemporary social, cultural, and political issues. It will also hone your research and writing abilities, furnishing you with transferable skills desirable for further academic study or careers in journalism, publishing, or cultural analysis.

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