Program Overview
The Contemporary India Research at King's College London is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Contemporary India Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary India Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Politics and political economy.
- Anthropology and social change.
- History.
- Cultural production in India (including media, literature and the performing arts).
- Foreign and security policy.
- Science, technology and policy.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent).\xc2\xa0
As an approximate guide, applicants must ordinarily have a minimum of 60% if applying with an undergraduate degree from India,\xc2\xa0 or 57% average if an arts, humanities or social sciences degree from the universities of Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata or Mumbai, but our website should be checked for the latest details at\xc2\xa0www.kcl.ac.uk/india.\xc2\xa0
Applications must be made online using King\xc2\x92s online application portal\xc2\xa0apply.kcl.ac.uk\xc2\xa0and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies.\xc2\xa0All applications will be assessed by an admissions tutor.
Please note that the MRes is listed as a taught programme and not a research degree on MyApplication.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
