Masters Degrees in Political Sociology (Political Theory)

Political theory is the study of how we do and should think about the nature and organisation of political life and its limits. Read more

Our MSc Social and Political Theory explores pressing contemporary issues using political theory and sociology. Our focus is on the nature and workings of political power and authority, and we will consider the relationships between states and societies, and the place of politics and power in everyday life. Read more

As a crucial part of understanding our human condition, political theory has always been held to be a valuable activity. Read more

Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics. Read more

How are we to understand political life – as the expression of violence, tradition, domination, the search for freedom, the struggle for equality? How should… Read more

Focusing on the interface of theories of the good society, globalisation, legitimacy and power. Political theory is the soul of political science: it’s not about determining what the facts are but about determining what they mean and what  should  be done with them. Read more

T‌he MSc Politics degree, which was developed for those who wish to understand the role of politics in shaping the great issues of our day including power and conflict, distribution and inequality, relations between nations, and the new challenges of globalisation, financial crisis, national security, and climate change. Read more

T‌he MA Politics degree, which was developed for those who wish to understand the role of politics in shaping the great issues of our day including power and conflict, distribution and inequality, relations between nations, and the new challenges of globalisation, financial crisis, national security, and climate change. Read more

The MSc in Political Science is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a confident researcher, capable of taking leadership over societal responses to political and social challenges – whether working in governments, global institutions, NGOs, or in the media. Read more

Birkbeck's MSc Political Communication provides you with advanced training in critical perspectives on a broad range of issues in political communication, including campaign and media effects, misinformation, comparative media systems and civic technologies. Read more

How do ideologies form and sustain political identities and interests? What are the main ideologies and political discourses that frame and organise our… Read more

MSc Politics : Our MSc offers you a broad yet distinctive perspective on the study of politics with the flexibility to pursue your interests further in a wide range of option modules. Read more

Our MSc Government, Policy and Politics examines the day-to-day practice and reality of government by analysing post-war politics and public policy in the UK and around the world. Read more

Our MSc International Security and Global Governance explores urgent contemporary debates about violence, conflict, security and governance from a global perspective. Read more

The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline. Read more