MA Political and Legal Philosophy

The MA in Political and Legal Philosophy is a postgraduate course offered by the University of York. This course provides students with an understanding of the intersection between politics and philosophy. Through this course, you will be introduced to contemporary debates in legal theory and political philosophy.Course Content: The course content revolves around issues about justice, democracy, rights and constitutional law, which students will be assessing critically. Throughout the course, students will develop their abilities to argue and defend their answers in response to complex questions. Students will also be encouraged to take a critical and analytical approach to current political and moral dilemmas.Key Modules: The course consists of core modules such as Problems in Legal Philosophy, Philosophical Issues in Public Policy, and Philosophy of Law, along with various optional modules like Ethics: Philosophical problems, Philosophical Issues in science & technology, and Political philosophy: Contemporary perspectives. The MA in Political and Legal Philosophy would be completed by either submitting a 20,000 word dissertation or a 5,000-word research paper and two extended essays.Accreditations: Information about accreditations is not provided.Future Careers: This course is ideal for those interested in careers in law, public policy, and civil service. It is also beneficial for individuals looking to work in international organizations, NGOs, and the media.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.