Politics and Philosophy MA

Entry requirements

Degree and experience

Normally a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

Candidates with a 2:2 or lower or who do not have a degree will still be considered for admission if they can demonstrate suitable professional experience or substantial experience of the subject area.

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Politics and Philosophy MA explores the politics of the present through the ideas shaping our future.

Delve in to the political challenges of our time, from climate breakdown and authoritarianism to gender, race and colonial legacies, through the lens of radical and critical theory.

Based at the university’s internationally recognised Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE), the course is rooted in a vibrant research environment. You’ll benefit from regular guest theorists, student-led conferences, reading groups, and close collaboration with a community of scholars working at the cutting edge of political and philosophical thought.

Whether you're preparing for a career in academia, public service, journalism, education or the third sector, this MA will equip you with the intellectual tools to navigate and critically reflect on the complexities of contemporary political life, engaging with the political challenges of today and contributing meaningfully to the debates that will shape tomorrow.

Core modules

• Key Categories in Contemporary Politics and Philosophy (20 credits, semester 1)
• Research Methods (20 credits, semester 2)
• Problems in Contemporary Philosophy and Politics (20 credits, semester 2)
• The Politics of Contemporary Conflict (20 credits, semester 2)
• Final Project (60 credits, throughout the year)

Option modules

You'll choose two option modules and study one in each semester.

• Queer and Now
• Globalisation and Global Politics
• Protecting Human Rights and Building Peace
• Extended Essay
• Heritage in a Global Context
• Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention
• Professional Placements
• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.