MA Political and Legal Philosophy
University of York
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Study issues in political and legal philosophy and investigate them through your own research. On this MA you can choose from a wide range of option modules. Youll also be able to create a substantial piece of research following your own interests, with our support. Youll develop valuable transferable skills in research, analysis, critical thinking and presentation which will be essential if you are thinking of continuing to study to PhD level. The skills that you develop on the course will ...Read more

Study issues in political and legal philosophy and investigate them through your own research. On this MA you can choose from a wide range of option modules. You'll also be able to create a substantial piece of research following your own interests, with our support. You'll develop valuable transferable skills in research, analysis, critical thinking and presentation which will be essential if you are thinking of continuing to study to PhD level. The skills that you develop on the course will also equip you for a range of careers. You’ll join our postgraduate community across both the Department of Philosophy and York Law School, and will be invited to participate in our broad and diverse research culture.

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20 Feb 24

Very welcoming and wonderful nature. The lake is magnificent! However, very few facilities in terms of shops around the university, and poor student life for phd..Read more

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2:2 or equivalent

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£11,200 per year

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£25,900 per year

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£25,900 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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