Modern Literature & Culture MA
King's College London, University of London
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During this Modern Literature and Culture master’s, you’ll encounter a broad range of nineteenth and twentieth-century literature and culture from Britain, North America and the English-speaking world. You’ll get to study an eclectic array of texts and topics and to think across the period boundaries that restrict other courses. From the Victorian novel and Modernist poetics to early science fiction and postcolonial life writing, it’s possible to study almost any aspect of modern literature ...Read more

During this Modern Literature and Culture master’s, you’ll encounter a broad range of nineteenth and twentieth-century literature and culture from Britain, North America and the English-speaking world. You’ll get to study an eclectic array of texts and topics and to think across the period boundaries that restrict other courses. From the Victorian novel and Modernist poetics to early science fiction and postcolonial life writing, it’s possible to study almost any aspect of modern literature during this MA. You’ll be taught by one of the oldest English departments in the country and be perfectly located to explore the city’s rich literary history first-hand thanks to our unrivalled location in central London.

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student support is quite slow, particularly quite a lot of admin issues. could use more financial support as well as options are very limited for international students. otherwise..Read more

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Robin
10 Feb 23

KCL has great staff and professors and a very diverse student body. I really enjoy my course and the people I met thanks to it. However, the administration neglects vulnerable..Read more

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A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

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King's College London, University of London
King's College London, University of London , London

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK....

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King's College London, University of London
Strand London Greater London WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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