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History of Political Thought and Intellectual History MA

History of Political Thought and Intellectual History MA

Different course options

Full time | Main Site | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Property Law Intellectual Property History

Course Summary

Our MA provides advanced training in intellectual history, the history of political thought and the history of philosophy, spanning the period from the ancient world to the 21st century. This MA provides a rare opportunity to be taught by world-class scholars working across the University of London in the fields of intellectual history, the history of political thought and the history of philosophy. You’ll be taught by staff from the departments of History, Law, Modern Languages and Literature, Philosophy, and Politics.

Modules

The dissertation for the MA in the History of Political Thought and Intellectual History is worth 60 credits and should be a maximum of 12,000 words. It is undertaken by independent research on a topic formulated in consultation with your adviser, with in-put, as required, from module options teachers. Your topic is formulated early in Semester Two, with titles and brief outlines submitted in March. You are then assigned to an appropriate supervisor. Students are able to discuss plans and drafts with their supervisor in a minimum of three supervision meetings arranged between the beginning of the exam period and the end of June. Tuition takes the form of one-to-one supervision. For HST7604, Dissertation - MA Islam and the West the text should be: The dissertation for the MA in Islam and the West is worth 60 credits and should be a maximum of 15,000 words. It is undertaken by independent research on a topic formulated in consultation with your adviser, with in-put, as required, from module options teachers. Your topic is formulated early in Semester Two, with titles and brief outlines submitted in March. You are then assigned to an appropriate supervisor. Students are able to discuss plans and drafts with their supervisor in a minimum of three supervision meetings arranged between the beginning of the exam period and the end of June. Tuition takes the form of one-to-one supervision.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,850

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,950

Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a Humanities subject.

University information

Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated – where unique perspectives are not just welcomed, but essential. Queen Mary students join a community where individuality fuels progress, and distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in...more