Overview
Through the Modern Languages, Literature and Culture MA at King's College London you will be able to choose from the widest range of modules from the medieval to the contemporary and covering film, literature, visual arts, drama, philosophy, cultural memory and history.
Key benefits
- Our French, German and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Departments are amongst the oldest in the country, with an international reputation for the quality of our teaching and research
- We provide each student with close and personal attention, with teaching offered in small groups that draw on the breadth and depth of our research expertise and enthusiasm
- Students can take advantage of our central location in London giving them easy access to a wide range of institutes and centres that promote French, German, Hispanic and Lusophone cultures. We regularly collaborate with distinguished London partners (previous collaborations have included the Tate, Imperial War Museum, Freud Museum and the Wiener Library)
- Our broad range of modules offer a truly interdisciplinary approach within and across languages that can be tailored to suit individual interests
Career prospects
Some of our students go on to research in our department or at other institutions. Others have gone on to excel in a diverse range of careers such as teaching, journalism, cultural management, politics and world of finance.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Beyond the Human
- Culture & Society in Spain, 1800–1936
- Culture and Identity in Brazil: Contradictions of Modernity
- Documenting the Camp: Testimony, Memory, Legacy
- German in the World
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 420 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 2:1 BA honours degree or equivalent in Modern Languages or a related discipline.
- A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.
- One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
- Please include a writing sample of your work of up to 4,000 words. This should be in English, fully referenced, and preferably on a subject relevant to the MA.
- Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.
Tuition Fee
-
International
24660 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24660 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11040 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11040 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time:
- Home/EU fees: £5,520 per year
- Overseas fees: £12,330 per year
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.