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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Politics

University of Exeter
Cornwall, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,022Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Exeter, the MPhil Politics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Cornwall, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - 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. - 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. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Methodology in Politics
Political Theory and Intellectual History
International Relations and Global Politics
Security Studies and Conflict Analysis
Comparative Political Systems
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Dissertation Supervision and Research Project
Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,500

Home Student Fee

£5,022

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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