Study Politics and International Relations at a UK Top 15 University*
Join a thriving postgraduate community with a strong research culture
Scholarships available
*15th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, 11th in the Complete University Guide 2025
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We have one of the best Politics departments in the UK. We excel in research and teaching across all the main areas of political science. Publishing in world-leading outlets, we conduct research on a wide range of fascinating issues such as extremist propaganda, authoritarian systems, climate change politics, and use cutting-edge methods such as brain imaging, big data analysis, and experimental approaches.
We offer a range of different scholarships to study with us. Take a look at our Scholarship web pages to find out if you’re eligible.
Top 100 for Politics*
11th for Politics in The Complete University Guide 2025
Employability focussed
We are in the Top 10 in the UK for our world-leading Politics and International Studies research**
*QS World University Subject Rankings 2024
**Based on research rated 4* in REF 2021
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There are a range of ways that you can find out more about Postgraduate study at the University of Exeter. We run open days throughout the year where you can hear from current students and staff and visit our campuses as well as resources to help you find out more about studying with us.
Alternatively, we offer online open days or you can book onto a Postgraduate Campus visit.
You can also see online virtual tour videos of our Streatham Campus, Penryn Campus and St Luke’s Campus.
