Our MA course is an opportunity to explore a wide and eclectic range of topics and texts from the early-19th to mid-20th century, and to think across the period boundaries that restrict other courses. The course provides high-level teaching and research training in a wide range of aspects of modern literature and culture.
You will develop the research and writing skills, including manuscript work, bibliographies and internet resources, necessary to complete an extended research project on which you will base your dissertation, which represents half of the credit score for the course. We will enable you to develop critical understanding, to concentrate on specific areas of literary and cultural studies, to acquire advanced skills in research methods and to prepare for doctoral study.
Teaching
If you are a full-time student, we will provide you with four to seven hours of teaching each week through seminars. We will expect you to undertake 26 hours of independent study.
If you are a part-time student, we will provide you with two to four hours of teaching each week through seminars. We will expect you to undertake 13 hours of independent study.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed mainly through written coursework or seminar presentations. Forms of written assessment typically include essays, field reports, and critical commentaries. Coursework contributes approximately 100% and examinations approximately 0% to your final mark.
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Our location in the heart of London gives you easy access to one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, and its huge number of social and cultural opportunities. You will also benefit from our extensive resources and facilities, and the many museums and galleries in the city.
Regulating body
King's College London is regulated by the Office for Students.