MA Political Philosophy

The MA in Political Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London provides a comprehensive study of the most significant political thinkers and themes. It enables students to engage with contemporary debates on key political issues and offers a strong grounding in philosophical methodology. Course Content: The course tackles core issues like justice, democracy, human rights, and political obligation. It includes a blend of seminars, presentations, and in-depth lectures. Also, students will have an opportunity to go through the main texts in political philosophy and recognize key intellectual debates and thinkers. Key Modules: The course is made up of three core modules: 'Methodology in the Social Sciences and Philosophy', 'Political Philosophy: Rawls and His Critics', and 'Independent Essay in Philosophy'. Additionally, students must take supplementary modules which include options such as 'Theories of Justice', 'Philosophy of Language', 'Metaphysics and Ontology', 'Philosophy of Religion', and 'Moral Philosophy'. Accreditations: The course leads to the award of a Master of Arts degree from the University of London. Future Careers: The degree equips its graduates to pursue careers in a variety of fields. Its former students work in areas such as broadcasting, journalism, media, education, politics, and policy. It also prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge for further academic research in political philosophy or related disciplines. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.