Critical Theory MA

King's College London, University of London

Our Critical Theory MA is a unique interdisciplinary course focused on the history, study and applications of critical methodologies across the humanities. You will 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.. It’s a multidisciplinary course that empowers you to follow your own interest, thanks to a wide range of optional modules across the humanities and social sciences. You’ll graduate with knowledge of the intellectual history of critical theory and the tendencies emerging from continental philosophy and with the skills to apply these theoretical discourses to different objects and fields. Key benefits Unique interdisciplinary course focused on the study and applications of critical theory. Focus on continental philosophy and the history, study, and applications of critical methodologies across the humanities Diversify your study with a variety of multidisciplinary optional modules Learn from a range of active researchers who are publishing in their fields of specialism Produce your own piece of research with a dissertation Enjoy all the benefits of learning in London.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities