The Political Theory MA at the University of Sheffield offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the foundational concepts and contemporary debates that shape our understanding of politics and society. This postgraduate degree is designed for intellectually curious students eager to explore complex ideas such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and global justice. You will engage with critical theories, historical underpinnings, and philosophical problems, developing the analytical skills needed to reflect on current social and political issues and their cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, allowing you to immerse yourself in rigorous academic study. You will build your expertise through core modules like the Political Philosophy Research Seminar and undertake a significant dissertation project, offering a deep dive into a topic of your choice. With a wide array of optional modules in both Philosophy and Politics, you can tailor your learning to your specific interests, from feminist and decolonizing approaches to international relations to the political economy of global environmental change. You will graduate with advanced research and critical thinking skills, prepared for careers in policy, academia, NGOs, or further doctoral study.