University pathways 2011–2012 ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS g INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER YOUR BEST ROUTE TO UNIVERSITY SUCCESS Aim higher Your pathway to a world-class university starts here Our mission Today’s leaders are internationally educated, globally mobile, at home in different countries and culture; they help shape the future. The world is changing fast, and for young people who want ‘to be part of that change’, studying abroad opens up a world of opportunity. INTO University of Exeter brings talented, ambitious international students together to take advantage of that opportunity – in a world-class study environment dedicated to your success. 90% student satisfaction 89% student progression at INTO University of Exeter to a degree of their choice at a UK university g INTO www.intohigher.com/your-exeter No-one is investing more in your experience If you are planning to study at a world-class university, an INTO study centre is the right starting point for you. Together with the University of Exeter and our other partner universities, we have created the world’s finest network of study centres that cater specifically for the needs of international students, creating distinctive student experiences for you. This brochure tells you about the wide range of courses you can study with us, and what life is like at INTO University of Exeter. We are here to make your study experience enjoyable, successful and rewarding, read on if you would like to find out more or contact us if you need any help with your application. £53m study centre opens on 1:9 teacher to student ratio and small the University of Exeter campus in 2011 classes deliver a first-class study experience Why choose the University of Exeter? • One of the most beautiful campuses in Britain • One of the world’s Top 200 universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010-2011) • Investing over £275 million in the University campus over the next three years • Ranked 12th in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2011) • Amongst the most satisfied students in the UK – Exeter has been placed in the top ten of the National Student Survey since it began in 2005. • A world-class research university: 90 per cent of our research is internationally recognised (Research Assessment Exercise 2008) • 19 subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK including General Engineering, Economics, Drama, Politics, Psychology and Middle East Studies and Sports Science (Times Good University Guide 2011 and Guardian University Guide 2011) Reed Hall is part of the original estate in which the University is set and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds Welcome A welcome message from A welcome message from INTO Contents the vice-Chancellor INTO University of Exeter has just completed University of Exeter 06 International students studying at the INTO another highly successful year. 600 of our University of Exeter Centre have a strong track students have progressed from our academic Academic, cultural and social facilities 10 record of success. Results from our latest cohort and language courses to undergraduate and Exeter and the South West 12 indicate that over 90% of students on academic postgraduate degree programmes at the The INTO Centre 14 pathway programmes passed their courses. We University of Exeter. The number of students Choosing an INTO course 16 are also delighted at the high number of students choosing to study at the INTO Centre also who have chosen to progress from their INTO continues to rise, supported by the reputation Progress and outcomes 19 academic and language preparation courses onto of a world-class University, the success of our Foundation programme 20 degree programmes at the University. They have students, excellent student support and the Foundation module descriptions 26 joined a successful and expanding institution. beautiful and secure environment of the campus. Foundation progression grades 30 Exeter is consistently ranked amongst the UK’s We offer a wide range of courses and an exciting Diploma programme 36 top 20 universities and our growing international choice of modules – all designed to prepare you for reputation is highlighted by our inclusion in the your chosen degree. Whatever subject you choose, Graduate Diploma programme 40 world’s Top 200 universities. As you would expect you can be sure of expert tuition and personal Study Abroad with English 48 from a leading research-led University our strengths guidance. Our aim is that you become a confident, English for Undergraduate Study 50 encompass the full range of academic disciplines independent learner, ready for all the challenges from science and technology to social sciences and and rewards of a top UK university education. English for Postgraduate Study 52 humanities. 19 of our subjects are ranked in their Pre-Sessional English 54 Our brand new academic building provides respective top 10 according to either or both the spacious classrooms equipped with the latest Student support 56 Times Good University Guide 2011 or The Guardian technology. It is a truly magnificent place to study Insurance 59 2011 rankings. Perhaps most importantly Exeter right in the middle of the campus with its own has one of the highest National Student Survey Accommodation 60 lecture theatre, science laboratory, multi-media rankings in the country, being in the Top 10 for resource centre and café. Application process 62 overall student satisfaction since the survey began. Application form 63 Our purpose-built residential campus To reinforce our position as a university our accommodation will provide you with Terms and conditions 67 students are proud to have studied at we are comfortable, modern and convenient facilities, Dates and prices 2010–2011 69 investing an impressive £300 million in new at the heart of the student community. buildings, research centres, student residences Student success 70 and campus facilities. In addition to the fantastic INTO will also provide you with a rich social new INTO University of Exeter study centre and experience. 56 different nationalities are new student residences a number of other brand currently represented at the Centre, providing new facilities will be available by October 2011. you with the ideal opportunities to make friends These include a new building for the Business with other students from different cultures and School, state-of-the-art facilities for Biosciences backgrounds. You will also be a full member of the and a Mood Disorders Centre for Psychology. University from the moment you register for your course with full access to all of the study, sport There are many good reasons to choose the and social facilities on campus. INTO University of Exeter Centre as the place to continue your studies. Whatever your reason – I look forward to meeting you and welcoming we look forward to welcoming you. you to our Centre in 2011/12. Professor Steve Smith Penny Foster Vice-Chancellor, University of Exeter Centre Director, INTO University of Exeter 6 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2011-2012 University of Exeter AN artist’S impression of the Forum Project: A new £48 million centrepiece for the Streatham Campus, which will incorporate an Extended and refurbished library, A new Student Services Centre, new learning spaces, and A variety of catering and retail outlets Computer clusters ON campus provide free internet access There are seven libraries across the three campuses The main library is open 24 hours A day during term time The Student’S Guild in DEvonshire House is the social hub of the campus Learning and teaching Excellent reputation wide choice of subjects third campus, which opened in 2004, is located The University of Exeter is one of the UK’s In addition to a wide variety of undergraduate 90 miles west of Exeter in Cornwall. The most popular universities with around eight Bachelor’s degrees, many of which are Cornwall Campus offers a variety of subjects, applications for every undergraduate place. professionally recognised, the University offers including Politics and English Literature Tracing its history back to various educational a range of specialist Masters programmes and along with specialist courses in Conservation bodies created in the mid 1800s the University first-class supervision for research degrees across Biology, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, was awarded its own Charter (and degree a broad range of academic disciplines. Environmental Science, Geology and Mining awarding powers) in 1955. In the last 50 years, Engineering. The University’s academic departments Exeter has developed into a three-campus are arranged into five Colleges: Life and Excellent employment prospects university with approximately 15,500 full-time Environmental Sciences; Engineering, Amongst traditional research-led universities students, of which around 4,000 students come Mathematics and Physical Sciences; Humanities; we offer an exceptionally wide range of from over 130 countries outside the UK. Social Sciences and International Relations and opportunities for you to gain the skills employers The University is consistently ranked amongst Business. The interdisciplinary nature of many of want, giving you a head start in your career. the top 20 UK universities. Exeter ranks 12th our programmes allows you flexibility to shape From part-time work in the local economy to out of 113 UK institutions in the Times Good your degree to your interests and career plans. business placements, one of the UK’s largest University Guide 2011. Nineteen of Exeter’s student volunteering programmes to a world- INTO University of Exeter students live and subjects are also ranked in the top ten in both wide network of study abroad opportunities study on the Streatham Campus, which is home the Times Good University Guide and Guardian and careers advice from our own successful to most of the University’s academic disciplines University Guide 2011 league tables, including graduates, there is a wealth of opportunity to ensuring a diverse student population.