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University degree

Politics and International Relations

University of Exeter · Exeter
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

We are Top 10 in the UK for our world-leading Politics and International Studies research Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) or Shanghai Rankings 2025 * Please note: The contextual offer shown is an example based on offers made to students starting in 2022, and is for guidance only. We will confirm the contextual offer for 2023 entry in due course. Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above.

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Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts25%
144-159 pts13%
160-175 pts31%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts4%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
89%
Continue past first year
94%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,500
After 15 months
£30,500
3 years on
£41,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
94%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching88%
Assessment & feedback62%
Academic support65%
Well organised88%
Learning resources89%
Student community82%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Exeter's own site.
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