Politics and International Relations courses in Clearing 2026.

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Discover our Politics and International Relations courses in Clearing for September 2026

Ranked among the UK’s Top 15 universities for Politics*, we are a Russell Group institution recognised globally for excellent graduate outcomes. Our Politics degrees equip you with an understanding of complex political and cultural issues, relevant to careers in both the public and private sectors. You’ll benefit from studying within a strong research culture and have many opportunities to tailor your degree through flexible module choices. You can choose to further enhance your degree with a year's study abroad or employment experience.

We accept a range of qualifications and welcome students from all walks of life. There's still time to apply for 2026 entry; get prepared and sign up now for exclusive Clearing guidance and information about Exeter's career-focused courses.

_{*Footnote: 13th in the Complete University Guide 2027}

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If you already have an offer from us

If you’re an existing Exeter offer-holder, you should check your status in UCAS Hub.

Decisions will be sent to UCAS as we start to receive results throughout June and July. For applicants taking A-Levels, please check your UCAS Hub from 08:00 on Thursday 13 August 2026.
 
If you already have an offer from us but want to change course, please do not apply through Clearing. Instead please contact our Admissions team at: ug-ad@exeter.ac.uk (putting 'Request to change course' in the email subject).

What our students say

"I’ve really enjoyed the programme so far, there are a lot of options to choose from with modules. I only have one compulsory class and everything else I can choose. Because my degree is a BSc, I have an extra science module - it’s nice to step back from intensive literature classes and do something more numerical.

If I ever need to clarify something, I usually email my lecturers. They’ve always been helpful and helped me get on the right track with assignments, making it clear the work that they are expecting."

Cherie, from Tanzania, studying BSc Politics and International Relations