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MA Political Theory
Western Bank
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The MA in Political Theory program at The University of Sheffield is a comprehensive and rigorous course designed to provide students with a deep understanding of political concepts, theories, and ideologies. The program offers a critical exploration of the major thinkers in political philosophy and encourages students to analyze contemporary political issues through theoretical frameworks.
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Classical Political Theories: The curriculum covers the works of classical political theorists such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Hobbes.
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Modern Political Thought: Students study the political ideas of modern philosophers like Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Mill.
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Contemporary Political Theories: The program explores the theories of contemporary political thinkers, including Rawls, Arendt, and Foucault.
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Comparative Political Theory: Students analyze and compare political theories from different cultural and historical contexts.
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Ethics and Politics: The program delves into the intersection of ethics and politics, including questions of justice and human rights.
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Research and Dissertation: Participants may undertake independent research and write a dissertation on a political theory topic of their choice.
Location
Western Bank
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 21400
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60%-70% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 56.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Postgraduate students may be eligible for the following scholarships:
- Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is available to UK, EU, and international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time or part-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.
- International Merit Postgraduate Taught Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is available to students from eligible developing Commonwealth countries who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee, airfare to and from the UK, and a monthly stipend.
Graduates of the MA in Political Theory program have diverse and promising career prospects in various fields that value critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of political ideologies.
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Academic and Research Roles: Graduates can pursue careers in academia as political theory lecturers or researchers.
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Public Policy Analysis: The program prepares students for roles in public policy analysis and political consulting.
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Government and Nonprofit Organizations: Graduates may explore careers in government and nonprofit organizations, focusing on policy development and advocacy.
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Journalism and Media: Some graduates may choose to work in media and journalism, analyzing political issues and ideologies.
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International Relations: The program equips students with insights into global politics, making them suitable for roles in international relations and diplomacy.
