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.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£32,100.00 (US$ 41,455)
per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
September 2027
Venue
King's College London, University of London
Strand Campus,
London,
Greater London,
WC2R 2LS, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
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).
Programme specific requirements
Bachelors 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.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.