Overview
The Politics PhD programme from The University of Exeter with over thirty members of faculty engaged in world-leading research and more than ninety research students currently enrolled, we offer a challenging but friendly and supportive environment in which to pursue your own research interests.
Key Facts
As one of the top departments in the UK, Politics at Exeter provides an ideal place to undertake a MPhil/PhD in Politics and International Relations, Security, Conflict and Human Rights, or Strategy and Security.
There are opportunities at both the Streatham Campus in Exeter and at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth.
The MA by Research in Politics has been developed to allow you to undertake a research project in an area that interests you, within a shorter timeframe than the MPhil or PhD.
Our seminar series and highly successful annual postgraduate conference brings together researchers from across all humanities and social sciences disciplines
Career opportunities:
Below are some examples of initial jobs undertaken by Politics and International Relations postgraduates who studied with us in recent years.
Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.
Job Title
- Assistant Professor
- Associate lecturer
- Associate Teaching and Research Assistant
- Author
- CEO Social Enterprise
- Chief Inspector (Operations)- Police Officer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Political Behaviour & Institutions
- Public Policy
- International Studies
- Political Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Penryn, United Kingdom
- Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Political Science View 104 other PhDs in Political Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a good first degree, and a Master's degree with Merit or equivalent either in Politics or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. We also consider applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional or other relevant experience that would make them suited to undertake an MPhil/PhD with us.
- You should have a good first degree either in Politics or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24450 GBP / year≈ 24450 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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