MA Postcolonial Studies in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

The MA in Postcolonial Studies examines power dynamics, imperial practices, and colonial legacies from the late 19th century to today through cultural and literary analysis.
The foundational course presents diverse theoretical frameworks for studying literature, cinema, and media from formerly colonized regions. Reading materials typically encompass works from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, including both creative and critical texts.
These materials explore themes of colonial rule, independence movements, contemporary neocolonialism, national identity formation, and diaspora experiences, providing multiple analytical perspectives within postcolonial scholarship.
The curriculum critically examines colonial-era concepts like Orientalism alongside contemporary notions of globalization, cosmopolitanism, and multiculturalism. The core course investigates cross-disciplinary theories and ideological formations concerning historical and contemporary issues across Asian and African contexts. Elective options enable deeper exploration of interdisciplinary approaches and regional particularities.