MA Politics and Philosophy

The Politics and Philosophy MA at Lancaster University is a one-year full-time (or two years part-time) postgraduate course. It aims to afford students a comprehensive understanding of significant aspects of politics and philosophy. The course helps develop a broad range of skills, including critical reading, research, argumentation, and writing which are beneficial in several careers and activities.Course Content: The curriculum provides a foundation in the main traditions in contemporary philosophy and political theory. It covers basic skills in philosophy, introduces students to major themes in contemporary moral and political philosophy, and offers training in the knowledge and skills needed to think analytically about political practices. It allows students to specialize in areas of philosophy and political theory that are of particular interest to them and exposes them to important debates in the current literature.Key Modules: The course includes a range of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules include "Doing Political Research", "Approaches to Legal & Political Thought", and "Dissertation" module. Optional modules offer a focus on "Politics of Development", "International Relations & Politics of the Middle East", "Politics & International Relations of the Asia Pacific" among others.Future Careers: This course is beneficial to those continuing in higher education for a PhD or those pursuing careers in teaching, public service, and the NGO sector where advanced research skills are invaluable.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.