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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time Award winner
Philosophy (28) Politics & Government (30)

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Are you passionate about political philosophy? Look no further than Royal Holloway's MA in Political Philosophy. This programme, based in the Department of Politics & International Relations, offers a comprehensive training in contemporary political thought from both Anglo-American and Continental perspectives. What sets this programme apart is its interdisciplinary approach, connecting philosophy to other disciplines across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. With expert faculty and a wide range of optional modules, you'll have the opportunity to delve into topics such as identity politics, democratic theory, and pragmatist philosophy. Whether you're aiming for a career in academia, education, politics, or the arts, this intellectually stimulating programme will equip you with critical thinking and problem-solving skills highly valued by employers. Join us and unlock your potential in the fascinating world of political philosophy.

About the course

Based in the Department of Politics & International Relations, Royal Holloway’s MA in Political Philosophy is well placed for training in key issues and thinkers in contemporary political thought, from both Anglo-American and Continental perspectives. Our political philosophers have research and teaching interests in applied analytical political theory (with issues including immigration, citizenship and the politics of recognition), post-Nietzschean theories of identity and post-identity politics, democratic theory and pragmatist philosophy.

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Entry Requirements

2:1 UK Honours degree or equivalent.

Normally we require a UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent in relevant subjects but we will consider a high 2:2 or relevant experience. Candidates with professional qualifications in an associated area may be considered. Where a ‘high 2:2’ is considered, we would normally define this as reflecting a profile of 57% or above.




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