MA Political Theory
Course Overview
This course delves into the foundational questions and critical theories that shape our understanding of modern political life. You will explore diverse perspectives on justice, freedom, and power through the lens of analytical philosophy and intellectual history. The program is enriched by access to cutting-edge research seminars featuring renowned scholars from around the globe.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine core political concepts including justice, freedom, equality, and power
- Learn from internationally-recognized experts in analytical political philosophy and critical theory
- Engage with pressing global issues such as border control and obligations to the global poor
- Attend exclusive research seminars with eminent guest speakers from around the world
- Develop a sophisticated understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of democratic systems
Course Overview
This course delves into the foundational questions and critical theories that shape our understanding of modern political life. You will explore diverse perspectives on justice, freedom, and power through the lens of analytical philosophy and intellectual history. The program is enriched by access to cutting-edge research seminars featuring renowned scholars from around the globe.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine core political concepts including justice, freedom, equality, and power
- Learn from internationally-recognized experts in analytical political philosophy and critical theory
- Engage with pressing global issues such as border control and obligations to the global poor
- Attend exclusive research seminars with eminent guest speakers from around the world
- Develop a sophisticated understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of democratic systems
Requirements
Modules
- Justice, Legitimacy and Democracy
- Advanced Topics in Political Philosophy
- Backlash and Co-optation: Feminism, Anti-Racism and Human Rights Politics
- Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy
- Critical Theories of International Political Economy
- Ethics and World Politics
- Feminism and Sexuality
- Freedom, Right, and Revolution
- Gendering Politics: An Intersectional Approach
- Governing for the Environment
- New Security Challenges
- Politics of Migration
- The Making of the Contemporary World: History, Politics & Ideas since 1945
- Themes and Theories in International Relations
- Women, Citizenship and Conflict
- Approaching Women's Studies
