Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory

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 libraries and archives of the capital.

Flexible course offering a range of approaches to contemporary literature, culture and theory, taught by staff who specialis in the contemporary period

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).