MA by Research in Politics
University of Exeter
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Overview•As one of the top-ten 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 ...Read more

Overview

As one of the top-ten 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

    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.

    Research overview

    Our research is structured around University and Department research centres which focus on research themes and provide additional institutional structures for facilitating research.

  • Centre for Elections, Media & Participation
  • Centre for European Studies
  • Centre of Advanced International Studies
  • Centre for Political Thought
  • Public Policy Research (PPGG)
  • Strategy and Security Institute (SSI)
  • Exeter Q-Step Centre
  • Centre for Middle East Politics (C-MEP)
  • The department's strong research culture is reflected in our

  • regular seminars and workshops
  • and visits from internationally renowned scholars

    Key stats

    WUSCA ranking:
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    58/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    14th
    What students say
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    Catherine
    30 Jan 25

    Beautiful campus with good range or study spaces however there could be more. My teachers are genuinely passionate and care. The guild however I don't think always prioritise..Read more

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    Francesca
    12 Dec 24

    Being close to the beach is a major plus and also smaller module groups, means individual learning..Read more

    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.

    Tuition fees

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    Tuition fees per year 2023/24: £4,712 full-time; Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £4, 900 full-time. It can be taken as a guide for Part-time students.

    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    Tuition fees per year 2023/24: £20,500 full-time; Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time. It can be taken as a guide for Part-time students.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    Tuition fees per year 2023/24: £20,500 full-time; Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time. It can be taken as a guide for Part-time students.

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    University of Exeter
    Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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