Social and Political Thought (Taught)

The MA in Social and Political Thought at Warwick was founded by the world-leading social theorist and philosopher, Gillian Rose. This MA provides students with a thorough grounding in the classics of social and political theory, and a deep and varied engagement with their 20th and 21st century offshoots. The emphasis on all modules is the development of intellectual curiosity about how the social intersects with the political. Attention is paid, in particular, to the study of capitalism, (post-)colonialism, crisis, democracy, enlightenment, freedom, individualism, liberalism, knowledge, and power.

Skills from this degree

• Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas

• Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world

• Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources

• Ability to carry out independent research

• Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way

This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.