The Department of Politics

The University of Exeter has one of the best all round Politics departments in the UK. The Politics department was ranked 6th in the 2008 RAE for world-leading research and 4th in the UK for Politics in the National Student Survey (2009). Research income has grown with major awards from the Economic and Social Research Council, the European Commission and Leverhulme Trust

Research in Politics

Research by members of the Department is funded by leading research councils and is used by governments and networks around the world. There is a strong research culture in the department, which is reflected in our regular seminars, workshops and visits from internationally renowned scholars. More.

Postgraduate Study

Whether you are considering doing an MA or a PhD, Exeter University is an ideal place to undertake further study in politics. We have a thriving postgraduate community with over 80 Masters students each year and currently more than 60 PhD students. More.

Undergraduate Study

Exeter has one of the best all round Politics departments in the UK. We excel in research and teaching across all the main areas of political science including international relations, political theory, public policy and administration, comparative politics, public opinion and political behaviour and offer a wide range of degree programmes. Our teaching is research-led and all third year options are seminars focused on the specialist areas of staff members. Students have the opportunity to study abroad. More.

Research seminars 2009/10

Latest News

Beyond Copenhagen - The Outcome - What Next?

Dr Duncan Russel will be contributing to a conference on the ramifications of the Copenhagen climate change talks organized by the Exeter Branch of the United Nations Association. The conference is free and open to all interested people. It will be held on Saturday 20^th February 1.30 – 5.30 pm at Jury’s Inn, Exeter. If you are interested in attending, please email Duncan Russel (d.j.russel@ex.ac.uk) and he will send you an application form.

Postgraduate funding

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is currently offering a range of excellent MA funding and PhD funding opportunities including AHRC, ESRC, School and other awards.

Oliver James to give plenary speech at ESRC Public Services Programme conference

Professor Oliver James will be giving a plenary speech to the ESRC Public Services Programme end of programme conference ‘Public Services in the 2010s: Prosperity, Austerity and Recovery’ at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference centre, Westminster London on Friday 11th December 2009.

Iraq Inquiry

Professor Tim Dunne was a participant in the expert seminars held by the Iraq Inquiry. For a full account of his impression of the Inquiry and its terms of reference, read his article in the Times Higher at http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=409425&c=1

Question Time

Professor Mick Dumper and Stuart Cole (Hon. Res. Fellow) will form part of the panel at the International Question Time evening in Exeter Central Library on Thursday 26 November. Conducted in the style of the popular TV programme, members of the public are invited to join the audience and participate in the discussion.

ELECDEM kick-off conference

Early stage researchers from the ELECDEM Marie Curie Initial Training Network met in Exeter this week to take part in the kick-off conference for the 4 year ITN. ESRs and their supervisors took part in the 3 day event which included a presentation by Richard Johnston of the University of British Columbia. Representatives from each of the consortium partners were in attendance.

Professor Stephen Wilks visits Republic of Korea

On his recent visit to Korea, 13 October 2009, Professor Stephen Wilks met Professor Byong-Man Ahn, the Minister of Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Korea.

Past Politics Events