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  Social and Political Thought - MA


University of Sussex    School of Media, Arts and Humanities

Full time & Part time September MA 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33)

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Discover the fascinating world of Social and Political Thought with our MA programme. This interdisciplinary course combines social theory, political theory, and philosophy to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of historical traditions and contemporary developments. Delve into topics such as social movements, democratic thought, and the philosophy of race. Our renowned faculty specializes in areas such as Hegel, Marx, and Frankfurt School critical theory. With a range of core modules and options to choose from, you can tailor your studies to your interests. Graduates pursue careers in law, media, NGOs, government, and teaching. Join us and gain invaluable career skills for your future.

About the course

Our MA brings together social theory, political theory and philosophy. You learn about the history of social and political thought and study political and social movements. You’ll cover both historical traditions and contemporary developments.

This is an interdisciplinary course. We bridge subject boundaries and use both empirical and normative analysis. You’ll learn from our faculty’s specialised knowledge of selected areas in contemporary thought and the major European historical tradition.

Our research strengths include:

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Entry Requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Your qualification should be in a humanities or social sciences subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.




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