Master of Philosophy in Political Thought and Intellectual History at University of Cambridge

The MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History is aimed at students interested in both the theory and history of political thought (including those wider intellectual idioms which provide the context for its development). It also welcomes students whose previous study had a more specialised historical or theoretical (or philosophical) bent, provided that while doing this course, they are willing to engage with both approaches to research.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of History  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History combines taught and research elements over a nine-month full-time programme, with a focus on pursuing the individual student's research for a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words. Throughout the course, students will be supervised by a dedicated member of staff, who will guide them towards the completion of an original research project chosen and developed by the student. Thesis / Dissertation Students submit a dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words, worth 50% of the overall mark.

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