Postcolonial Studies University of Leeds

Overview

Postcolonial Studies is an intellectually dynamic and politically urgent field. It takes the pulse of contemporary societies and cultures in the context of an increasingly interconnected yet complex world.

Our postgraduate degree allows you to explore the cultural and creative representation of colonialisms old and new. The degree from University of Leeds focusses on the ongoing impacts of enslavement, environmental catastrophe, forced migration, resource extraction, expulsion and extinction, explored in a range of literary and creative texts and materials, and engages with the exciting new cultural forms and politics emerging from rebellion and revolution, ideas about of difference, decolonial endeavours and multicultural values and innovations.

Specialist resources

The University of Leeds Library is one of the best research libraries in the UK, with holdings across the entire range of postcolonial literatures/cultures and special collections in a number of areas directly relating to the postcolonial field.

Our Cultural Collections offer a huge range of rare books, manuscripts and art, as well as microfilm collections of American, Indian and South African newspapers, US government and presidential files, the Black Power Movement archive, the Church Missionary Society archive, and documents relating to British imperialism, foreign affairs and overseas policy. It also holds an extensive collection of the papers of Peepal Tree press, one of the world's most important of publishers of postcolonial literature from the Caribbean, South Asia, and the UK.

Guaranteed industry experience

While studying at Leeds, you’ll have the chance to work with clients and gain consultancy experience as part of a 2-week online Global Industry Programme.

As well as giving you the opportunity to build key industry connections, you’ll also develop invaluable professional and practical skills that are highly valued by employers.