Study PhD Politics at University of Exeter in the UK, Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

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 disciplinesWith 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.

Which department am I in?

Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

April 2026

Venue

Streatham Campus

Northcote House,

Exeter,

Devon,

EX4 4QJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Streatham Campus

Northcote House,

Exeter,

Devon,

EX4 4QJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

You should have a good first degree either in Politics or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. IELTS (Academic): Overall score 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in the writing component and all other sections no less than 6.0. TOEFL IBT: Overall score 100 with minimum scores of 25 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.