
Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA
Course Overview - Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA
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 librar...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/>• Unrivalled location in the centre of London, with easy access to the British Library and the major libraries and archives of the capital.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Flexible course offering a range of approaches to contemporary literature, culture and theory, taught by staff who specialis in the contemporary period<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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).<br/><br/>
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Strand Campus
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
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