Overview

Working with a large and talented pool of academics, in small intensive seminar groups, you’ll interrogate key concepts in 21st century political theory, such as rights and democracy, liberty and equality.

Via mandatory course units, you’ll be introduced to a range of research techniques and approaches. You’ll also be able to tailor the programme to fit your interests, with optional course units covering an array of current and interesting topics.

Teaching and learning

Part-time students complete the full-time Political Science - Philosophy and Political Theory course from The University of Manchester over two years. There are no evening or weekend course units available on the part-time route. You must first check the schedule of the compulsory units and then select your optional units to suit your requirements.

Updated timetable information will be available from mid-August and you will have the opportunity to discuss your unit choices during induction week with your course director.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course can apply their research and critical thinking skills in fields such as:

academia
The Civil Service and public sector
the charity sector
international institutions, like the UN
research institutes and think tanks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design and Skills

Political Theory Research Training Seminar

Debating Justice

Dissertation

Philosophical Bioethics

Philosophy of Mind

Landmark Papers in Analytic Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy Public Policy Political Science View 193 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29400 GBP / year

≈ 29400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16300 GBP / year

≈ 16300 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £8,150International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,700

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Teaching and learning

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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