The MA by Research Politics at the University of Exeter offers you the opportunity to conduct an in-depth research project within a focused academic timeframe. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about a specific area of political inquiry and wish to develop your independent research capabilities. You will engage with a vibrant academic community, drawing on the department's strengths in research centres such as the Centre for Elections, Media & Participation and the Strategy and Security Institute, preparing you for advanced academic or professional pursuits.
This full-time, on-campus MA by Research is studied over two years, allowing you to dedicate yourself fully to your chosen topic under expert supervision. You will benefit from a supportive environment, participating in seminar series and a postgraduate conference that foster intellectual exchange across diverse social science disciplines. You will graduate with a substantial research dissertation and enhanced analytical skills, equipping you for further doctoral study or careers in policy analysis, research, or public affairs where advanced research methodologies are highly valued.