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Global Social and Political Thought at University of St Andrews - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

The MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought provides an innovative transnational and comparative approach to the study of the history and influence of global thought traditions. Global intellectual history – the transnational and comparative approach to the history of ideas – is a developing field of academic study. Studying for the MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought, you will explore social and political ideas from around the world, the connections that link global thought traditions, and the ways in which those traditions continue to influence our world. Highlights

  • Introduces key topics in global thought, providing a broad overview of the field.
  • Transnational and comparative approach gives this programme a remarkable richness and depth compared with conventional intellectual history degrees.
  • Interdisciplinary character helps you to develop a more rounded understanding of the questions and concepts of global thought.
  • Prepares students for further academic study and research.
  • Integrated training programme connects your academic learning with the development of personal and professional competencies.

Modules

Please see the Course Details section for information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/interdisciplinary/global-thought-mlitt/

Assessment method

Assessment methods used may include essays, reports, presentations, practical exercises, reflective exercises, and examinations.

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. - classics - cultural studies - divinity - economics - history - international relations - management - media studies - politics - philosophy.

English language requirements

For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.

English language requirements for postgraduate students

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.

Sponsorship information

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/) and postgraduate loans available (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/loans/).

Global Social and Political Thought at University of St Andrews - UCAS