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University of Kent: Postcolonial Studies (Canterbury)
| Institution | University of Kent View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of English |
| Web | www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
MA
Summary
The MA in Postcolonial Studies develops your understanding of the politics of culture in relation to both the imperialist world’s interpretation of the colonial, and postcolonial assertions of autonomy.
In this context, while ‘postcolonial’ refers primarily to societies of the so-called ‘Third World’, it also includes questions relevant to cultures such as those of Ireland and Australia.
The University of Kent was one of the first universities to establish postcolonial literary studies in Britain and has continued to play a significant part in the development of the field. Among the teachers involved in the programme are Abdulrazak Gurnah, Caroline Rooney, Alex Padamsee and Donna Landry (see staff research interests for further details).
This programme can also be studied in Canterbury and Paris. This option allows you to spend your first term at our Canterbury campus, before relocating to our Paris centre for the spring term to study in the heart of historic Montparnasse.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent). All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
The MA in Postcolonial Studies develops your understanding of the politics of culture in relation to both the imperialist world’s interpretation of the colonial, and postcolonial assertions of autonomy.
In this context, while ‘postcolonial’ refers primarily to societies of the so-called ‘Third World’, it also includes questions relevant to cultures such as those of Ireland and Australia.
The University of Kent was one of the first universities to establish postcolonial literary studies in Britain and has continued to play a significant part in the development of the field. Among the teachers involved in the programme are Abdulrazak Gurnah, Caroline Rooney, Alex Padamsee and Donna Landry (see staff research interests for further details).
This programme can also be studied in Canterbury and Paris. This option allows you to spend your first term at our Canterbury campus, before relocating to our Paris centre for the spring term to study in the heart of historic Montparnasse.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent). All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
MA (Res)
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
Summary
Research areas include: African literature in english and in translation; caribbean literature; african-american and native american literatures; australian literature; new zealand and south pacific literature since 1800; indian and south-east asian literature in english and in translation; postcolonial women writers; theory; travel writing.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent, plus normally a taught MA qualification. |
| Location | Canterbury campus University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NZ |
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