Political Theory MA
University of Sheffield
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Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics. You will explore contemporary political philosophy and its historical underpinnings, and learn how to use political theories to reflect on current social issues.Course descriptionThis course gives you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of modules across the departments of philosophy and politics. Modules cover topics such as freedom, democracy, ...Read more

Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics. You will explore contemporary political philosophy and its historical underpinnings, and learn how to use political theories to reflect on current social issues.

Course description

This course gives you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of modules across the departments of philosophy and politics. Modules cover topics such as freedom, democracy, global justice, environmental change, human rights and international political theory. You will delve into the theoretical debates that shape current political discourse and develop your understanding of the cultural, historical and philosophical contexts surrounding those debates.

Our MA is designed to prepare you for a PhD in political theory or a related area.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

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27 Feb 23

The SU is great for student support, activities and work space. The vibe is chill and it’s a really comfortable place to work. There could be more workspace elsewhere on campus,..Read more

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11 Jan 20

Good experience, felt like the uni offers a lot. Help there when needed and loads of different things to get involved in available. Would recommend the university to..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in philosophy, politics or a related subject. We will also consider your application if you have a degree in an unrelated subject, especially if you can demonstrate other experience relevant to the programme.

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£10,240 per year

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£23,110 per year

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£23,110 per year

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27 Feb 23
Political Theory MA
The SU is great for student support, activities and work space. The vibe is chill and it’s a really comfortable place to work. There could be more workspace elsewhere on campus,...
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11 Jan 20
Political Theory MA
Good experience, felt like the uni offers a lot. Help there when needed and loads of different things to get involved in available. Would recommend the university to...
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