Social and Political Thought PhD
PhD
In Brighton
Description
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Type
PhD
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
4 Years
Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching reflects this. Our interdisciplinary approach goes beyond the academic divisions between sociology and social theory, and political theory and political philosophy.
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About this course
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.
You have the opportunity to work on a wide range of research projects, including:
various European traditions of social theory, political sociology, and Marxist and Frankfurt School critical theory
Anglo-American political theory, constructivist theory from Kant to Rawls, and communitarian or neo-Aristotelian theory
figures of social and political thought, from Aristotle to Habermas
issues in postcolonialism, feminism and race critical theory.
You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
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Subjects
- Philosophy
- Political Thought
- Philosophy of Mind
- Political Theory
- Sociology
- Sociology Project
- Social Theory
- Political Philosophy
- Political Sociology
Course programme
You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.
- For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.
- For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.
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Social and Political Thought PhD