Politics, Philosophy and Religion : MA

Master

In Lancaster

£ 8,500 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This unique multidisciplinary programme is designed to allow you to undertake sustained and focused study across the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. It particularly encourages you to explore the interface between these related areas, and allows for the selection of optional modules across the whole Department.

In addition to core and optional modules, a 20,000 word dissertation gives you the opportunity to undertake an extended project which focuses upon one or a number of dimensions relating to the interface of politics, philosophy and religion.

The programme prepares you for a range of careers from working in non-governmental organisations, business, government, to think tanks. It also provides a firm foundation for those looking to pursue academic careers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant background.
IELTS - Overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Philosophy
  • Religion
  • Public Policy
  • Paternalism
  • Autonomy and consent
  • Autonomy
  • Management
  • Contemporary Conflicts
  • Psychoanalytic

Course programme

You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.

Core

    • Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies
    • Studying Religion
    • Dissertation (Standard)
    • What is Philosophy? Methods, Aims, Debates

Optional

    • Public Policy
    • Paternalism, autonomy and consent
    • Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts
    • Religion and Psychoanalytic Thought
    • Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations
    • Globalisation: Its Meanings, Causes and Consequences
    • Theory and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
    • Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
    • Independent Study Module
    • Politics and International Relations of the Middle East
    • Globalisation and Democratisation
    • Theorising Security and War
    • Seminar in Moral, Political, and Social Philosophy
    • Philosophy of mental disorder
    • Sources of Indian Religion and Philosophy
    • Religion and Conflict (distance learning)
    • Reading Buddhism
    • Faith Debates: Religion, Society and Politics (distance learning)
    • Religion and violence
    • Media, Religion and Politics
    • The Imagination (Special Subject)
    • Future generations
    • Feminist Philosophy

Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.

Additional information

Overseas Fee £17,500

Politics, Philosophy and Religion : MA

£ 8,500 VAT inc.