Course summary
- 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.
- Our seminar series and highly successful annual postgraduate conference brings together researchers from across all humanities and social sciences disciplines
- 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.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
You should have a good first degree either in Politics or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. 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. Requirements for international students If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
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Postgraduate Admissions
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