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Politics, Philosophy and Religion MA

  • For entry: 2013
  • Duration: Full time 12 Month(s), Part time 24 Month(s)
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Course Overview

This unique multidisciplinary programme is designed to allow students to undertake sustained and focused study across the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. It particularly encourages students to explore the interface between these related areas, and allows for selection of optional modules across the whole department.

Students take five taught modules each assessed by a 5,000 word essay.

Core Modules:

  • Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations
  • What is Philosophy? Methods, Aims, Debates
  • Studying Religion
  • Theory and Method in Postgraduate Studies
  • Dissertation (20,000 words)

Optional Modules: For a complete listof optional modules please see our Departmental pages.

Key Information

Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent. Relevant professional qualifications and experience will also be considered
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent
Assessment: Coursework and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/

Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.

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  • Department: Politics, Philosophy and Religion
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