Master of Arts in Social Theory (Advanced Seminars and Shorter Thesis)
ObjectivesStudents who complete the masters will: * demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of at least one significant tradition in social theory; * acquire knowledge of some major contemporary debates regarding their subject area; * demonstrate a critical engagement with theoretical and substantive literature in their areas of study; * establish a basis for further postgraduate research.
Academic titleMaster of Arts in Social Theory (Advanced Seminars and Shorter Thesis)
Course description * Thesis 20,000-22,000 words
* 2 elective subjects
Total points per year 100 - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Thesis subject
Subject Semester Credit Points
136-519 Shorter Thesis - Social Theory
Candidates will undertake research on a topic approved by the course co-coordinator under supervision of an academic member of staff. RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year N/A
Elective subject
Subject Semester Credit Points
136-532 Reading Texts in Social Theory
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
136-533 Theories of Modernity
This subject will not be available in 2009
136-534 Imagined Societies
This subject will not be available in 2009
136-546 The Critical Imagination
This subject will not be available in 2009
Candidates may substitute one of their electives with a subject offered by another department, with the prior approval of the course coordinator. Only Fifth Year subjects can be selected. No student may repeat a unit undertaken as part of an Honours or MA Preliminary course.