MA Political Science - Philosophy and Political Theory

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,400 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MA Political Science - Philosophy and Political Theory

About

Learn from elite academics at one of the UK’s top 10 universities for philosophy and politics (Times Higher Education, 2024).
Enrich your understanding of both disciplines, by connecting abstract philosophical arguments to concrete political situations.
Tailor the course to fit your interests with an array of optional units.

Philosophy is vital to understanding the ideals that shape our politics. Political theory is key to understanding the factors that can obstruct our ideals. By studying this course, you'll learn how the two disciplines enrich each other.

Working with a large and talented pool of academics, in small intensive seminar groups, you’ll interrogate key concepts in 21st century political theory, such as rights and democracy, liberty and equality.

Via mandatory course units, you’ll be introduced to a range of research techniques and approaches. You’ll also be able to tailor the programme to fit your interests, with optional course units covering an array of current and interesting topics.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop skills in research, critical enquiry and creative thinking, preparing you for a stimulating and worthwhile career.

Disciplines

Master of Arts (MA)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:

IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5
TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757
Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70

Pre-Sessional English Courses

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you will be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.

To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

6 Week Pre-Sessional Course : IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0.

10 Week Pre-sessional Course : IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill

If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate to ensure that you are eligible for a separate visa for the English language course.