Overview

This Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences programme offered by The University of Exeter prepares students to undertake rigorous quantitative inquiry within politics, international relations, and related social science disciplines. Candidates work closely with expert supervisors to investigate complex political, social, and international issues through advanced analytical approaches and original research. The programme fosters methodological precision, critical evaluation, and independent scholarship within a supportive and research-intensive academic environment.

Key Facts

Students benefit from individualized supervision, regular engagement with research groups, seminars, conferences, and interdisciplinary academic networks across the humanities and social sciences. Through sustained research activity, candidates strengthen their ability to design studies, interpret evidence, evaluate findings, and contribute original insights to academic and policy debates. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, government, consulting, research organizations, public policy, international affairs, and other sectors requiring sophisticated quantitative expertise.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Quantitative Methods
Politics Research
International Relations Research
Security Studies
Conflict Studies
Human Rights Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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On Campus

Campus Location

Penryn, United Kingdom
Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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70

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7

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General requirements

You should have a good first degree.
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.
Exeter also considers applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional or other relevant experience that would make them suited to undertake an MPhil/PhD with Exeter.
You can only apply for a PhD after receiving a letter from a potential supervisor stating that they are willing to supervise your PhD thesis.

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24450 GBP / year

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5238 GBP / year

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