MSc Comparative Political Thought (2019 Entry)

Overview:

Who is this programme for?

The programme is designed for graduate students who wish to learn about the diverse strands of political thinking in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and the different approaches to comparison in political thought. It is highly relevant to students who wish to embark on doctoral studies in the area of non-Western political thought. It is also relevant for practitioners working in or intending to work in governments, international organizations, think tanks and advocacy groups who wish to acquire deeper knowledge of ideas and values that inform political practices in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

The MSc in Comparative Political Thought builds on SOAS's wealth of regional expertise to offer a new approach to cross-regional comparison of political thinking. It reframes the study of political thought in Africa, Asia and the Middle East as a study of political ideas and political practices.

The programme introduces students to the key approaches, debates, and questions in the emerging sub-discipline of comparative political thought. Covering a range of thinkers, traditions and texts, in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, it provides learning opportunities for students to compare ideas and values across regions and historical periods.

The MSc in Comparative Political Thought will enable graduate students to undertake further advanced study and research in political thought, as well as enhance skills suitable for employment in multicultural and international professional contexts.

• Overview duration: One calendar year (full-time); Two or three years (part-time, daytime only)
• Fees 2019/20 UK/EU fees -

Interested Students.

Dissertation:

• Students will take a dissertation module (15PFFC989) to the value of 60 credits

Compulsory Modules:

• Module Code Credits Term Availability
• Approaches to Comparative Political Thought
• Comparative International Political Thought

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