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Northeastern University London
MA Contemporary Creative Writing
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Arts in Contemporary Creative Writing at Northeastern University London equips students with the knowledge, craft skills and discipline needed to be a creative writer now. There are more routes to publication available than ever before. However, navigating the twenty-first century literary marketplace requires specialist skills and knowledge alongside artistic prowess.
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Avans University of Applied Sciences
Master of Arts in Visual Arts and Post-Contemporary Practice
- 's Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Visual Arts & Post-Contemporary Practise is a graduation track of the Master of Arts in Fine Art & Design at Avans. In the graduation track Visual Arts, you develop practice- and process-based research with students from other disciplines. In a setting that connects cultural studies, visual and digital cultures.
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Instituto Universitario Ortega-Marañón
Máster Cultura Contemporánea: Literatura, Instituciones Artísticas y Comunicación Cultural
- Madrid, Spain
Master
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
Spanish
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King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Theory offers a deep dive into literature and theory from 1945 to the present. With core modules covering aesthetics, politics, and post-1999 theory, plus optional modules, you’ll tailor your focus and prepare for a dissertation through research and writing skills training.
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King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
MA in Government Studies
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our Government Studies MA is the only course of its kind to focus on British Government that goes beyond the theory to apply an in-depth perspective on the personalities, policies and process involved in running the British state. You'll delve into real-life case studies and hear from the people who work within government, becoming familiar with the decision-making process in the turbulent 20th and 21st centuries.
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University of Bristol - Social Sciences
MSc Contemporary Identities
- Bristol, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MSc Contemporary Identities in the study of identity is a burgeoning area of sociological and cultural studies. Over a range of units, this programme provides an introduction to key themes in this field, with identity explored in both theoretical and substantive ways. On the one hand, there has been an exciting and innovative strand of work that explores and re-theorises the ideas of subjectivity and selfhood in the context of changes brought about by late modern and postmodern society.
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University of St Andrews
Online MLitt in Bible and the Contemporary World
- Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Master
Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The online PG Diploma/MLitt in Bible and the Contemporary World is a part-time virtual learning program that connects biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The PGDip and MLitt in Bible and the Contemporary World is a part-time online program aimed at both lay people seeking personal development and clergy seeking continued professional development.
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KU Leuven
Master of Western Literature
- Leuven, Belgium
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Dutch
The Master of Western Literature offers an in-depth, intercultural, and comparative study of literature from different Western traditions and periods. Specialists in literatures in different languages and from almost a dozen national traditions introduce you to a broad range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.
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Kingston University
MA in Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The course comprises one core module, three optional modules and a dissertation on a chosen topic. The core module examines the two main traditions of critical theory, the Frankfurt School and French anti-humanism, and the background of Kant, Hegel, Marx and 19th-century European philosophy more generally.
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King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
MA in Contemporary British History and Politics
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our MA in Contemporary British History course will provide you with training in and experience in the historical analysis of issues that are central to understanding contemporary Britain. While we focus on the study of British history over the past century, we also recognise that you can’t understand British history without reference to other countries and regions, in particular the Empire/Commonwealth, Europe and North America.
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University of St Andrews
MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
- Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture explores the key texts, contexts, and theories that have shaped literature and culture from 1900 to the present. The MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture is an intensive one-year taught program run by the School of English.
Anglia Ruskin University
MA in Contemporary Faith and Belief in the Global Context
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Chelmsford, United Kingdom + 2 more
MA
On-Campus
English
Whether you're studying for an MA, PG Cert or PG Dip, you'll study one core module: Secularisation in the Christian World. PG Dip and MA students select three optional modules. You'll select one 30-credit module from: Theology and Science; Christianity and Ecology; Development of World Christianity; Ecumenism in Theory and Practice; Interfaith Relations from Theory to Encounter; The Mystery of Love; Religion and Society From the Medieval to the Modern. You'll then select two modules from: The Theology and Practice of Mission; Moral Development, Reasoning and Decision Making; Theology and Philosophy.
Anglia Ruskin University
MA in Contemporary Policing
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Chelmsford, United Kingdom + 2 more
MA
On-Campus
English
You will be assessed through a variety of methods aligned to the specific learning outcomes of each module. Rather than simply testing your learning, the assessment on this course is designed to be integral to your learning process. It will consist entirely of coursework and will, on some modules, require you to complete a sustained piece of research and writing or, on others, a portfolio of smaller, complementary tasks.
Birkbeck, University of London
MA Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies
- Malet Street, United Kingdom
MA
On-Campus
English
The MA Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies is run by experienced and forward-thinking teachers who have been enabling dynamic groups of students to improve their creative work and develop as writers for nearly two decades. They are proud of a growing list of published and prizewinning authors whose work started life in their seminars.
Gori State Teaching University
Master of Georgian Literature History
- Gori, Georgia
Master
Full time
On-Campus
The educational program aims to form a person with a high degree of civic and individual qualities and a democratic mindset with a master's degree in Georgian literature history.
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What is Contemporary Literature?
Contemporary literature is a genre of literature that includes works written after World War II. The term "contemporary literature" is more specifically “postmodern” and can refer to a wide range of literary genres, including novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and even non-fiction. As with any genre of literature, certain characteristics tend to be associated with contemporary literature. In contemporary literature, these characteristics include a focus on the individual, a concern with the present moment, and an awareness of the world around us.
What can I do with a degree in Contemporary Literature?
There are many different career options that you can pursue with a degree in contemporary literature. Some people choose to become writers, where they can use their knowledge of the genre to create works of their own. Others may enter the publishing industry, working as editors or publishers. There are also many opportunities for teaching positions at the college level, where you can share your love of contemporary literature with students. The skills required to complete a contemporary literature degree include text analysis, which can translate to various careers requiring reading comprehension and the ability to synthesize written documents. Whatever path you choose to follow, a degree in contemporary literature can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be successful.
What types of degrees are available in Contemporary Literature
The most common degree is the Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Literature, but there are also Master's and PhD programs available for those who wish to pursue a higher level of study. In the US, contemporary literature can be pursued as a major or a minor subject and might be combined with subjects like education, composition, or library science.
What will I study during my Contemporary Literature degree?
Common topics of study include literary theory, history, and criticism. You will also likely have the opportunity to study specific authors or works of literature in depth and may focus on specific subgenres within contemporary literature. Contemporary literature courses may also include coverage of social, political, and historical topics that had an impact on the authors or subjects of the literature in question. By studying contemporary literature, you will develop a strong understanding of the genre and the skills necessary to analyze works of literature critically.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.