Course summary
Through your own unique research:
- develop your knowledge of critical theory
- learn to apply critical theory approaches to contemporary social, political and cultural phenomena
- modern theory
- political philosophy and politics
- aesthetics
- feminist, queer and gender studies
- cultural, literary, media and visual studies
- psychoanalysis
- art history
- postcolonial, sensory, science and technology studies
Modules
You'll select one module from a range on offer by the department.
Assessment method
You'll complete a 30,000 word dissertation. The topic will be agreed with your supervisors (usually two co-supervisors) and supported by a course of guided reading. The dissertation is submitted at the end of the year and is marked by both an internal and external examiner. There is the possibility of a viva to agree the pass. You'll also take an optional module, usually assed through essays. You are also required to: • attend the Traditions of Critique lecture series • take part in the weekly work-in-progress research seminars and contribute a paper in semester 2 • complete a course of guided reading in an agreed field related to critical theory under the supervision of the appropriate member(s) of staff
Entry requirements
2.1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject. IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For fee information see, https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/fees/postgraduate-fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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