Programme overview
The MA in History of Political Thought offers the opportunity to study in detail ancient, modern and post-modern Western political thought through the analysis of specific periods, texts and thinkers.
This programme explores theories of political stability and discontinuity in the early modern period, up to and including the French Revolution as well as discussing the more methodological writings of authors such as Skinner, Koselleck, Foucault, Ricoeur and Gadamer.
As a student on this programme you will explore key debates and arguments in this field through discussion of methodological and interpretative approaches. You will therefore develop an understanding of the significance of the theorists and issues considered, as well as the major critical positions adopted towards them.
Location
This programme is based at Streatham Campus, Exeter, in the United Kingdom.
Duration
You may study the MA in History of Political Thought over 12 months as a full-time student, or 24 months as a part-time student.
Teaching takes place over two terms (October to April) followed by completion of the dissertation over the summer (June to September) - this will be the summer of your second year if you choose to study as a part-time student.
