MA Political Theory
Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Department of Politics, Faculty of Social Sciences
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About the course
Course description 2017
This course is taught jointly by the Departments of Philosophy and Politics. It’s designed to help you develop advanced knowledge and understanding of political philosophy.
The MA teaches you the research skills you need for a PhD in political theory or a related subject.
Core modules
- Political Philosophy Research Seminar
- Dissertation
Other modules include
Research seminars in:
- History of Philosophy
- Morals and Other Values
- Mind and Language
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Cognitive Studies
Modules including:
- Human Rights
- Politics and Global Migration
- The Politics of International Law
Teaching and assessment
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You’ll write a long essay for each module and a dissertation.
If you’re going on to a PhD you may choose to write a PhD proposal.
Course duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Entry requirements
You’ll need a first-class or 2:1 honours degree.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 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, and the AHRC Block Grant Partnership.
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