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Social and Political Thought MA at University of Sussex

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Uncover the history of social and political thought. Study how modern movements and philosophies came to be, and develop your critical thinking skills. See how various disciplinary perspectives bear on the history and future development of social and political thought.

Department: School of Media, Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Theorising the Social, Emerging Research in Philosophy, Dissertation - SPT.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a fulfilling career. Our graduates have taken a broad range of career paths, from museum curation to television script writing, while others have become poets, musicians, stand-up comedians, entrepreneurs and Chief Executive Officers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: 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. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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