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Programme: MSocSci Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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Code Faculty
01253035 Faculty of Humanities
Credits Duration
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180

Admission requirements

  • A BSocSciHons (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) degree or any equivalent degree from other Institutions.
  • An average of 70% for the honours degree is required.

Additional requirements

  • Students with an average of between 68% and 70% in the majors/fields of specialisation could be considered for admission under special conditions. Apply to the programme manager.
  • Prospective students may be required to do additional work/modules (for non-degree purposes) to enable them to reach the desired level of research capability, should it be found that they have not completed an appropriate research component at honours level.

Pass with distinction

For the degree to be awarded with distinction a student must obtain a minimum of 75% for the dissertation.

Minimum credits: 180

Core modules


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