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PostgraduateMA

Social and Political Theory

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,325Per Year (Intl)
£12,650Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the MA Social and Political Theory provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. - You will study the ideas that have shaped our political and ideological traditions, focusing on the study of key thinkers, such as John Locke, Karl Marx and Michel Foucault - We employ analytical and institutional approaches to debate the history of political ideas and changing perceptions of money, work and commerce - You’ll benefit from an active research culture with seminar series and highly successful annual postgraduate conference - Tailor your degree to your interests with an array of optional modules including Problems and Texts in Social and Political Thought, Sources in Mo... International tuition fees are £6,325 per year, home/UK fees are £12,650 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Focusing on the study of key thinkers
Such as John Locke
Work and commerce - You’ll benefit from an active research culture with seminar series and highly successful a
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,325

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,325

Home Student Fee

£12,650

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Social and Political Theory as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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