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    Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £32,100.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30.38%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    11
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £85.00
    App fee

    Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £32,100.

    About the program

    The program explores texts and concepts from 1945 to the present, emphasizing late 20th and early 21st centuries, covering topics like literary production after 1999, imperialism and sexuality, queer American poetry, theories of gender and race, realism, violence, Marxist theories, performance studies, and cultures of conflict.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Band C: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills (TOEFL iBT tests taken before 21 January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Band C: 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading & writing and 6.0 in listening & speaking (IELTS Academic)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £21,240.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London is £32,100 across 180 required credits.
    Is Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London online or in-person?
    Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London is offered in-person.
    How long does Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London take to complete?
    Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 honours
    How competitive is Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London?
    Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA at King's College London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 30.38%.