Program Overview
The Political Theory Research at University of Oxford is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Political Theory Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 19,220 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,220 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Theory Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory of Politics
- Research Methods in Political Theory
- Introduction to the Advanced Study of Politics and International Relations
- Philosophy of the Social Sciences
- Text and Interpretation
- Ethics
- Formal Analysis
- Constructing the Text: The New Bentham Edition
- Research Design in Political Theory Workshop
- Archive Research
- Content Analysis
- Focus Groups
- Problems of Method in the History of Political Thought
- Public Law and Legal Sources
- Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
- Applied Statistics for Political Scientists
- Intermediate Social Statistics
- Field Interviewing
- Interview Analysis
- Elite Interviewing
- Social Research and the Internet
- Measurement in the Social Sciences
- Multilevel Modelling
- Network Analysis
- Panel Data
- Structural Equation Modelling
- Time Series Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a good 2.1 degree from a United Kingdom University, or an equivalent qualification.
English language test - IELTS 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component TOEFL overall score of 630 with a test of written English score 5. Applicants who have taken the computer-based TOEFL test must achieve an overall score of 267 with an essay-writing score of 5.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,220 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,220 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,220 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,220 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
University of Oxford is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months