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University of Warwick: Social and Political Thought
| Institution | University of Warwick |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociology |
| Web | http://www.warwick.ac.uk |
| Student.recruitment@warwick.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02476 524585 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
The Social and Political Thought MA provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of social and political theories and offers a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. Based at Warwick Sociology, home to the Social Theory Centre, this course will provide you with the tools to think clearly, critically and imaginatively regarding these themes and will help you apply them to contemporary problems.
**Course overview**
This MA programme provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of Social and Political Thought, and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. It addresses key concepts and ideas that are central to the analysis of contemporary society, politics and culture. These include debates over the basis of contemporary capitalism, neoliberalism, biopolitics, ideology, and the fundamental question of what it means to be ‘social’ and/or ‘human’.
**Skills from this degree**
- Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas
- Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world
- Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources
- Ability to carry out independent research
- Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The Social and Political Thought MA provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of social and political theories and offers a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. Based at Warwick Sociology, home to the Social Theory Centre, this course will provide you with the tools to think clearly, critically and imaginatively regarding these themes and will help you apply them to contemporary problems.
**Course overview**
This MA programme provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of Social and Political Thought, and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. It addresses key concepts and ideas that are central to the analysis of contemporary society, politics and culture. These include debates over the basis of contemporary capitalism, neoliberalism, biopolitics, ideology, and the fundamental question of what it means to be ‘social’ and/or ‘human’.
**Skills from this degree**
- Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas
- Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world
- Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources
- Ability to carry out independent research
- Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The Social and Political Thought MA provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of social and political thought and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. Warwick will provide you with the tools to think clearly, critically and imaginatively regarding these themes.
**Course overview**
This MA programme provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of Social and Political Thought, and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. It addresses key concepts and ideas that are central to the analysis of contemporary society, politics and culture. These include debates over the basis of contemporary capitalism, neoliberalism, biopolitics, ideology, and the fundamental question of what it means to be ‘social’ and/or ‘human’.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The Social and Political Thought MA provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of social and political thought and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. Warwick will provide you with the tools to think clearly, critically and imaginatively regarding these themes.
**Course overview**
This MA programme provides you with a thorough grounding in the classics of Social and Political Thought, and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. It addresses key concepts and ideas that are central to the analysis of contemporary society, politics and culture. These include debates over the basis of contemporary capitalism, neoliberalism, biopolitics, ideology, and the fundamental question of what it means to be ‘social’ and/or ‘human’.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
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