MSc in Political Theory
Programme Code: TMPOTY
Department: Government
For students starting this programme of study in 2026/27
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
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Papers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 |
Courses to the value of 2.5 unit(s) from the following, but no more than 1.5 unit(s) in any one term: |
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GV408 Contemporary Disputes about Justice (0.5) # (suspended 2026/27) |
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GV498 Multiculturalism (0.5) |
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GV4D7 Dilemmas of Equality (0.5) |
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GV4E2 Capitalism and Democracy (0.5) |
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GV4F5 Advanced Study of Key Political Thinkers (0.5) # (suspended 2026/27) |
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GV4G7 Marx and Marxism (0.5) |
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GV4H3 Feminist Political Theory (0.5) |
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GV4H5 The Political Philosophy of Environmental Change (0.5) # |
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GV4K7 Conflict and Cooperation: Key Debates (0.5) (suspended 2026/27) |
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GV4L4 Critical Theory and Political Action (0.5) |
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GV4M9 Twentieth Century European Liberalism (0.5) |
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Students can take courses to the value of one full unit from the following: LL4BW Law and Political Thought (0.5) |
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SO427 Modern Social Thought (0.5) (suspended 2026/27) |
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Or another half-unit course from Government or another department, by special permission only. |
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Paper 6 |
GV4H4 Foundations of Political Theory (0.5) |
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Paper 7 |
GV499 Dissertation (1.0) |
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Footnotes
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.