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PostgraduateMA

Social and Political Thought

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,950Per Year (Intl)
£12,420Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Warwick, the MA Social and Political Thought provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA in Social and Political Thought at Warwick was founded by the world-leading social theorist and philosopher, Gillian Rose. This MA provides students with a thorough grounding in the classics of social and political theory, and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. The emphasis on all modules is the development of intellectual curiosity about how the social intersects with the political. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Classical Social and Political Theory
Marxism and Critique of Capitalism
Postcolonial Theory and Global Politics
Democracy
Freedom and Enlightenment Thought
Power
Knowledge and Governmentality
20th Century Political Philosophy
Contemporary Social Theory and Crisis
Research Methods in Social and Political Thought
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,950

Home Student Fee

£12,420

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
25%Studying
15%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Warwick

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