Critical Theory

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours in a humanities discipline. We may consider other qualifications if you can demonstrate relevant experience.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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 Contintental 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.