Critical Theory

King's College London, University of London
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year SociologyHistory of art

About this course

Overview Study critical theory on our unique interdisciplinary course focused on the history, study and applications of critical methodologies across the humanities.

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.

Follow your own interests from a wide range of optional modules across the humanities and social sciences, all of which draw on the varied and lively research culture of King’s in these fields.

Leads to careers in the media, arts, teaching and journalism and more.

Key benefits

  • Unique interdisciplinary course focused on the study and applications of critical theory.

  • Wide range of optional modules across humanities and social science disciplines.

  • Located in the heart of London close to cultural institutions and world-class libraries.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4112 Local government administrative occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, History of art