Dr. Richard Kirkland

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Biography

Professor Richard Kirkland specializes in Irish Literature and Cultural Theory, with extensive research focusing on literature, culture, and politics in Ireland, particularly during the modern and contemporary periods. His works explore intricate topics such as the Irish Literary Revival of the early twentieth century and its context in both Ireland and London. Kirkland has authored four monographs and co-edited several collections of essays, significantly contributing to the field of comparative cultural analysis. His latest publication, 'Irish London: Cultural History 1850–1916', released by Bloomsbury in 2021, delves into the cultural history of Irish communities in London. He has produced various peer-reviewed journals and articles addressing themes like post-conflict cinema in Northern Ireland and the critical narratives in poetry by Medbh McGuckian. Additionally, he is actively involved in supervising PhD students and teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate modules on modern Irish literature at King's College London.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

King's College London • London

Professor of Irish Literature and Cultural Theory, teaching undergraduate and MA courses.

Awards

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BAIS Book Prize

2022-01-01

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.