Critical and Cultural Theory (MA)

Entry requirements

65% in an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.

Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample to demonstrate suitability for the course.

Months of entry

October

Course content

On 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 the analytical tools to understand, theorise and critique the literary and cultural artefacts of the modern world.

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.

Information for international students

You can find out more about our English language requirements

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• 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.

Fees and funding

For more information on funding please visit our Postgraduate fees and funding page.