Critical Theory

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  • University/Institute Name University of Nottingham
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineAug 2026

Position Details (Master's)

Within this Critical Theory MRes program from the University of Nottingham you will develop your knowledge of critical theory and learn to apply critical theory approaches to contemporary social, political and cultural phenomena.

Throughout the Critical Theory MRes program from the University of Nottingham you'll be studying in an environment with a strong interdisciplinary and international perspective. This provides a stimulating and vibrant community with debate encouraged between staff and students.

Staff expertise

We have particular strengths in:

  • modern theory
  • political philosophy and politics
  • aesthetics
  • feminist, queer and gender studies
  • cultural, literary, media and visual studies
  • psychoanalysis
  • art history
  • postcolonial, sensory, science and technology studies

Career opportunities:

Our postgraduates go on to work in a wide range of fields, from university lectureships and post-doctoral fellowships to roles in the media, art councils and the creative industries, or in University administration. Many of our research students publish high-quality books and articles and have secured teaching positions in universities both in the UK and abroad.

Courses include:

  • Technology and the Transformations of Communication
  • Arts in Society
  • Mastering the Arts

  • Issues and Challenges in COntemporary MEdia

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Oct 2026