2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Social and Political Thought (No longer recruiting from 2023/24)
| Programme code: | MA-SOC&PT-F | UCAS code: | |
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| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Austin Harrington | Contact address: | a.harrington@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
2:1 BA (Hons) in the Social Sciences, Humanities or related discipline
English Language requirements as directed by School policy.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Sociology and Social Policy
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Sociology and Social Policy Exam Board
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
At present there are no QAA Benchmarks relevant to this programme. However, the external reviewer for our existing programme has acknowledged the high standard of teaching, student support and expertise of the teaching staff in this area.
Programme specification:
The MA Social and Political Thought is a distinctive programme offering an exciting, interdisciplinary focus for the study of key social and political problems. Delivered in a modern, flexible and student-centred manner, the programme draws upon expertise from both the School of Sociology and Social Policy and the School of Politics and International Studies to create a research-based environment that integrates an advanced theoretical agenda with a strong practical orientation. In addition, the programme has the considerable advantage of benefitting from the School's close relationships to the Bauman Institute, founded in 2010. The Institute is a research and teaching centre dedicated to addressing key social problems that affect rapidly changing societies across the globe. It was established in honour of Leeds's Emeritus Professor, Zygmunt Bauman, whose work on international social change and the global impact of major social issues such as consumption, security and insecurity and ethics is internationally renowned.
The MA explores how theoretical frameworks can be applied within contemporary social research. Students are encouraged to consider the positioning and relevance of classical and contemporary theory, including feminist, postcolonial and psychoanalytical perspectives, to an understanding of contemporary economic, social, political and cultural phenomena. Students will consider how the works of key authors from Marx, Weber ard Durkheim through to Foucault, Bauman, Butler and Lazzarato help us to understand the rapid social change occurring around the world. Students will study the sociology of nations, nation-states, capital and markets and inequality in global and comparative perspective.
Delivered in a modern, flexible and student-centred manner, the MA Social and Political Thought allows students input into the construction of their programme of study through their module choices. In addition, students can engage with a scholarly community of research active academics to enhance the existing multidisciplinary strengths of the programme offering.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 180 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| PIED5601M | Political Theory in Action | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SLSP5141M | Contemporary Social Thought | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SLSP5400M | Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| PIED5213M | Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5275M | Political Economy of Resources and Development | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PIED5323M | European Defence and Security Analysis | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5400M | The Rise of China | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5405M | American Foreign Policy | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PIED5410M | Contemporary Politics of the Middle East | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5456M | Conflict and Insurgency in Southeast Asia | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PIED5501M | The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PIED5523M | International Political Economy | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PIED5547M | Popular Culture: World politics, Society and Culture | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5562M | International Relations and the Environment | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5566M | Critical Security Studies | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PIED5626M | Global Justice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5660M | Ethics and Politics of Migration and Citizenship | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5779M | Research Methods | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| PRHS5400M | Religion, Politics and Society | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5216M | Social Policy, Politics and Disabled People | 30 credits | Not running in 202223 | |
| SLSP5240M | Racism, Decoloniality and Migration | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5303M | Contested Bodies | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5305M | Social Policy Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5306M | Social Policy Debates | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5307M | Quantitative Research Methods | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5308M | Qualitative Research Methods | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5309M | Policy and Programme Evaluation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP5316M | Sociology of Media and Culture | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
We recommend that students take the 60 credits of options in semester 2. Please speak to the Programme Manager if you would like to take a semester 1 option.
Last updated: 31/01/2023 12:03:42
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