The reputation and standing of Social and Political Thought at Warwick is well established and internationally recognised. Our distinctive MA programme provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of Social and Political Thought, a deep and varied engagement with their twentieth century offshoots, and involvement at the cutting edge of contemporary social and political theorising. It is an exciting as well as comprehensive programme of study taught by a dedicated group of scholars, with a mix of experience and youth and with expertise across a range of topics.
The Social Theory Centre at Warwick provides an important interdisciplinary locus of activities for people interested in social and political thought across and beyond the University. Students and staff get the chance to meet one another in less formal circumstances and to meet the leading social theorists of our times. The Centre hosts a visiting seminar series in Social and Political Thought, symposia, and an annual Social Theory Lecture presented by internationally renowned academics. We also organised reading groups for students and staff.
OBJECTIVES
This interdisciplinary course is unique in offering comprehensive coverage of the classics of social and political thought, a deep and varied engagement with their 20th–century offshoots, and involvement at the cutting edge of contemporary social and political theorising. It emphasises the links between the classical traditions and current debates over cosmopolitianism and postcolonialism, post-secularism and science studies, and modernity and multiple modernities.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
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Candidates should have obtained at least second class honours in a first degree from an approved institution in Arts or Social Sciences, or equivalent professional experience. Other suitably qualified individuals will be considered. Students for whom English is not a first language are required to have gained an IELTS score of at least 6.5.
HOW TO APPLY
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CAREERS
MA in Social and Political Thought provides you with a high level of transferable skills. These include: research and retrieval skills; communication and presentation; interpersonal group work; independent judgement. Our students undertake an MA either straight from undergraduate study or as a way of enhancing their professional skills and interests. Our students go on to a wide range of careers including teaching, media, accountancy, public and charitable sectors. Many of our students also progress to higher degree and PhD studies.
