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MA in Political Theory and Practices of Resistance

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Entry requirements

This MA explores the theme of 'resistance' in political theory. It examines how this theme has featured in the history of political ideas from Plato to Badiou. It also investigates past and present practices of resistance in a wide range of activities including art, film, poetry and fiction. By linking theory to practice and focusing on a core thematic, this MA will develop an innovative approach to political thought encompassing historical, conceptual and practical knowledge. The core modules provide a strong grounding in theories and practices of resistance, and it offers students the opportunity to do an assessed practical performance.

Programme structure

Full-time students complete the MA in Political Theory and Practices of Resistance over twelve months. Study is divided between taught modules, which last for one term each, and dissertation work. For full-time students, a total of six modules must be taken over the first two terms. Supervised dissertation work, on a relevant agreed subject, is then undertaken during the remainder of the academic year.

The MA can be taken on a part-time basis, typically over two years but flexible arrangements are also possible. When taking it over two years, part-time students choose three modules in each academic year, and write a supervised dissertation thereafter.

The programme is also offered as a Postgraduate Diploma, which entails the same taught curriculum as the MA but does not require a dissertation. It is thus worth 120 credits [60 ECTS]. The Diploma can also be taken on a part-time basis.

Autumn term

3 modules of 20 credits each

Required

Optional

 

Spring term

3 modules of 20 credits each

Required

Optional

 

Summer term

Dissertation of 15,000 words - required for the MA only

 

 

 

Details of this programme are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change

 

 

School of Politics & International Relations, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NX

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Last Updated: 13/09/2011