MPhil/PhD Politics (Exeter and Cornwall) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

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, 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.

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE) | Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree) | Intake: September or January | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our research is structured around University and Department research centres which focus on research themes and provide additional institutional structures for facilitating research. The department's strong research culture is reflected in our regular seminars and workshops

Career pathways

Below are some examples of initial jobs undertaken by Politics and International Relations postgraduates who studied with us in recent years. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is needed to be considered by the main funding bodies); relevant personal, professional and educational experience may also be considered for some programmes. Specific requirements vary by research topic. English language: Profile E (international applicants). Application deadlines: The application deadlines for September starters are: 30 June for International Applicants 31 July for Home Applicants. Applications received after these deadline dates and before 1 October

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2027/28 to be announced; 2026/27 rate shown. Full-time; part-time pro-rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time. Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: PhD: maximum 4 years full-time; MPhil: maximum 3 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/

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