Global Social and Political Thought

University of St Andrews

Postgraduate MLitt Full-time 1 Year HistoryPoliticsPhilosophyReligion and theologyClassics

Global Social and Political Thought MLitt is a postgraduate degree at University of St Andrews, based in St Andrews, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

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.

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Course Details

Qualification
MLitt
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
St Andrews
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
History, Politics, Philosophy, Religion and theology, Classics