MA Social and Political Thought

The MA Social and Political Thought course offered by the University of Essex delves into the key challenges facing society and politics in the 21st century. It provides a rich understanding of the great forces shaping social and political life in contemporary societies, from globalization and environmental crisis to populism and the power of technology.Course Content: The course combines history of thought, political philosophy, sociology, and political theory, thereby providing a rich interdisciplinary understanding. It teaches students to critically reflect on political phenomena, while exploring the works of major thinkers such as Marx, Nietzsche, Foucault, and Arendt. Popular modules include State, Power, Freedom, and Social Theory, and Methodologies of Social Research among others.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course are 'State, Power, Freedom', 'Methods of Social Research', 'Gender, Sexuality and Violence', 'Social Theory and the Environment', 'Anthropology, Film and Representation', and 'Hate Crime: A Social Problem'.Future Careers: The degree caters to a range of career prospects. It prepares students for careers in academia, the public service, NGOs, international organisations, or the private sector. Some students even progress to PhD research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [MA Social and Political Thought](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/PG01543/1/MA-Social-and-Political-Thought).