Political Science - Political Theory Pathway (Research Route)
Entry requirements
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Politics takes thought. By studying this programme, you'll learn how to ethically evaluate the shape of society and how it distributes rights, power and resources.
Based at a university with a long tradition of political theory, you’ll learn about the central tenets of key schools of political thought, evaluating their claims in relation to contemporary political issues. You’ll critically engage with ideologies including:
- liberalism
- egalitarianism
- feminism
- republicanism
Via mandatory course units, you’ll be introduced to a range of research approaches, while developing your analytical skills.
You’ll also be able to tailor the programme to fit your interests, with optional course units covering an array of current and interesting topics.
Throughout the programme you’ll develop skills in critical inquiry, research design, creative thinking and problem-solving. At the point of completion, you’ll be well placed to undertake doctoral research or pursue a career in a great number of similar fields.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- School of Social Sciences
- pgt-politics@manchester.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 161 306 5500