This MA is an intercollegiate University of London programme, jointly administered by University College London and Queen Mary University of London. The MA draws on the expertise of academic staff in the fields of the history of political thought and intellectual history from across the Colleges and Institutes of the University of London and offers advanced training in intellectual history, the history of political thought and the history of philosophy, spanning the period from the ancient world to the Twenty-First Century. Studying the history of political thought is relevant to understanding the political change in the world today. The programme is administered from Queen Mary, so you register as a Queen Mary student. Once you complete the programme, your degree will be a joint University of London-UCL MA. Teaching is by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations, group exercise and role-play as well as open discussion. The direction of your individual study will be guided by the formal study sessions you attend, along with your reading lists and assignments. However, we expect you to demonstrate an active role in your own learning by reading widely and expanding your own knowledge, understanding and critical ability. Independent study will foster in you the ability to identify your own learning needs and determine which areas you need to focus on to become proficient in your subject area. This is an important transferable skill and will help to prepare you for the transition to working life. Modules are assessed by coursework, examination. This course aims to produce highly skilled, intellectually rigorous graduates. Whether you decide to pursue a career or further study, we will give you the skills required to flourish. Our graduates go on to work in a variety of careers. Some apply their degree knowledge directly, working in research or policy in government or the private sector. Others work in areas including education, publishing, journalism, museums, law and finance. A significant proportion go on to PhDs in history or related subjects, and have been successful in attracting funding for these projects.