University of Exeter - UOE (reviews)

I’ve had a very positive experience studying Politics and International Relations at Exeter. The course offers a good range of modules, and I’ve especially enjoyed Foreign Policy Analysis, Explaining Public Policies, Politics of the World Economy and Data Analysis. These have helped me understand real-world political issues while also developing practical analytical skills, particularly through learning R.

Campus life is also a major strength. Streatham is attractive, social and easy to navigate, and societies such as Golf Society make it easy to meet people outside your course. The workload can be demanding, especially around essays and readings, but it has improved my organisation and time management. Overall, I would recommend Exeter to students looking for strong academics, a lively campus and a good balance between study and social life.

The university provides great facilities and the city itself is very welcoming. The lecturers are also very thought provoking and they are very open to answering questions and pushing you to do your very best.

I like Exeter because it feels calm but still academically serious. The campus is beautiful and makes studying less stressful, and everything is close enough that you don’t feel lost like in a huge city. Teaching feels supportive and organised, and there’s a strong sense of community — it’s easy to settle in, focus on your work, and still have a good social life without constant chaos.

My experience of Exeter University was pretty dreadful. The politics course at the Amory Building was too abstract and based on theory and there were too many lecturers imposing their opinions. Most of the students seemed to come through elite schools and that impacted their attitudes. There was zero support for graduates afterwards as well, especially people who had studied social sciences and had no clear goals.