Political Theory
Department of Philosophy,
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Department of Politics and International Relations,
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course description
Taught jointly by the departments of philosophy and politics, this course gives you the opportunity to explore contemporary political philosophy and its historical underpinnings. You’ll study topics such as global justice, the environment, feminism, equality, freedom, democracy and international political theory, delving into the debates that are shaping current political discourse and developing your understanding of the cultural, historical and philosophical contexts that surround them.
Modules
Core modules
- Political Philosophy Research Seminar (taught by the Department of Philosophy)
- Dissertation in Political Theory
Optional modules
Examples include:
- Human Rights
- Freedom
- Democratic Governance in the 21st Century
- Liberalism
- Global Justice
- Philosophy of Law
- Feminism
- The Political Philosophy of Climate Change
- Moral and Other Values Research Seminar
- PhD Proposal
Teaching
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Entry requirements
You’ll need a first-class or 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent grade from overseas.
A degree in philosophy, politics or a related subject is preferred, though we will consider applicants from a wide range of disciplines, particularly if they can demonstrate other experience relevant to the programme.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
If you qualify, you may be able to get financial support through the University's studentships and fee waivers.
Our masters courses are so exciting because you’ll have the opportunity to develop a genuine specialism in your area of study. As researchers it’s a real pleasure to share your latest work—in my case, on the political theory of animal rights—with students who are eager to learn and challenge!
Apply
You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.
Contact
phi-pgadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 0587
politics-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 1641
The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.