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Critical and Cultural Theory at University of Warwick - UCAS

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Course summary

On the Critical and Cultural Theory MA, you will grapple with the ideas and perspectives of great critical thinkers. Warwick's English and Comparative Literary Studies Department, ranked in the top 10 for research environment in the 2021 REF, will give you with the analytical tools to understand, theorise and critique the literary and cultural artefacts of the modern world. Course overview The MA in Critical and Cultural Theory will equip you with the analytical tools and concepts to respond to, understand, theorise, and critique the literary and cultural artefacts of the modern world. In the dedicated core module, you will immerse yourself in fundamental theoretical questions through individual reading and collective discussion. You can also choose from a wide range of modules that span a variety of critical perspectives and approaches to literary studies, and grapple with the ideas of some of the great critical thinkers. You will also write a dissertation on an (approved) topic of your choice with a specialised supervisor. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Core modules

  • Critical and Cultural Theory Today
  • Dissertation
Optional modules Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
  • Feminist Literary Theory
  • Theory from the Margins: Postcolonialism and the Radical Tradition
  • Fundamentals of World Literature
  • Modernism and Psychoanalysis
  • Petrofiction: Studies in World Literature
- Queer Theory and Praxis

Assessment method

All essays are marked by two members of staff. The standard length for essays for modules on this course is 6,000 words; the Dissertation is 16,000 words. Marks are given out of 100.


Entry requirements

Minimum requirements 65% in an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. Applicants are asked to provide a writing sample to demonstrate suitability for the course. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements on our website. This course requires the following: - Band C - IELTS overall score of 7.5, minimum component scores of two at 6.5/7.0 and the rest at 7.5 or above. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.

Critical and Cultural Theory at University of Warwick - UCAS