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Politics & Government (30)

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Are you fascinated by political theory and its global impact? Look no further than the MSc Political Thought programme at SOAS. This unique and innovative course goes beyond conventional approaches, exploring the links between political theory, global domination, and resistance. Delve into philosophical texts, cultural production, and everyday political thinking to understand how ideas 'travel' across the world. With a focus on Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of political thought in different regions and historical periods. Open to students with a 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject, this programme prepares you for advanced research or a career in multicultural and international contexts. Join us and explore the diverse ideas that shape politics worldwide.

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The MSc Political Thought

builds on SOAS’s wealth of regional expertise to offer a new approach to the study of political theory which it sees as tightly linked to practises of global domination and resistance. 

The degree considers political theory as it emerges from everyday political thinking, philosophical texts, and cultural production. Beyond the regions and traditions that have conventionally framed comparative work and political theory, this degree is unique in teaching students to see how concepts ‘travel’ across the world as a means to examine both political thought and political practice in different times and spaces, with a focus on SOAS’s traditional regions: Africa, Asia and the Middle East.  

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Entry Requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject.
In addition to degree classification in a relevant subject we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.




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