MSc in Political Theory
Programme Code: TMPOTY
Department: Government
For students starting this programme of study in 2018/19
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Full-year programme. Students must take 2.5 course units, a compulsory course (0.5 units) and dissertation (1 unit) as shown. Part-time students may take up to four half unit courses in their first year.
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
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Papers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 |
Courses to the value of 2.5 units from the following, but no more than 1.5 units in any one term: | |
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GV442 Globalisation and Democracy (0.5) (withdrawn 2020/21) | |
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GV498 Multiculturalism (0.5) | |
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GV4A3 Social Choice Theory and Democracy (0.5) # (withdrawn 2020/21) | |
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GV4D7 Dilemmas of Equality (0.5) | |
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GV4E2 Capitalism and Democracy (0.5) | |
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GV4F5 Advanced Study of Key Political Thinkers (0.5) # (not available 2021/22) | |
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GV4G7 Marx and Marxism (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
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GV4H3 Feminist Political Theory (0.5) | |
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GV4H5 Capitalism and Social Justice (0.5) | |
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Students can take courses to the value of one full unit from the following: | |
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IR462 International Political Theory (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
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PH416 Philosophy, Morals and Politics (1.0) | |
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SO427 Modern Social Thought (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
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A half-unit course from the Government or another department, by special permission only. | |
Paper 6 |
GV4H4 Foundations of Political Theory (0.5) | |
Paper 7 |
GV499 Dissertation (1.0) | |
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the . Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the .
