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University of St Andrews: Global Social and Political Thought

Institution University of St Andrews View institution profile
Department Graduate School
Web www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Email gradschool@st-andrews.ac.uk
Telephone 01334462032
Study type Taught

Summary

The MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought provides an innovative transnational and comparative approach to the study of the history and influence of global thought traditions.

Global intellectual history – the transnational and comparative approach to the history of ideas – is a developing field of academic study. Studying for the MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought, you will explore social and political ideas from around the world, the connections that link global thought traditions, and the ways in which those traditions continue to influence our world.

Highlights - Introduces key topics in global thought, providing a broad overview of the field.

  • Transnational and comparative approach gives this programme a remarkable richness and depth compared with conventional intellectual history degrees.

  • Interdisciplinary character helps you to develop a more rounded understanding of the questions and concepts of global thought.

  • Prepares students for further academic study and research.

  • Integrated training programme connects your academic learning with the development of personal and professional competencies.

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The University of St Andrews

  • Scotland’s first university
  • Over 120 postgraduate courses.
  • Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • Scottish University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • Top for Student Experience in the UK (NSS 2022).
  • 92% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-19)


 

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