MA Social and Political Thought at University of Essex

Programme overview

MA Social and Political Thought is an interdisciplinary degree drawing on Essex's strengths in social and political theory, from critical theory and discourse analysis to human rights and environmental philosophy. It combines humanities and social science modules at the Colchester Campus.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory Dissertation (80 credits), Contemporary Political Philosophy, Contemporary Critical Theory and The Frankfurt School (20 credits each), and 50 credits of options.

Career pathways

Doctoral study, and careers in law, the media, local administration, HM Revenue and Customs and the Civil Service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in Anthropology, Art History, Foreign Languages (including an essay-writing component), Literature, History, Law, Philosophy, Politics or Sociology. Any other 2:2 or above is considered with significant work experience in education, law, libraries, media, journalism, civil service, research or related fields. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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