Undergraduate Prospectus 2019
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UNIVERSITY OF EXETER // UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 UNIVERSITY OF EXETER // UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 exeteruni uniofexeter uniofexeter E84 EXETR 2017CAMS270 CONTENTS Welcome to your university 2 Business and Management 91 Choose Exeter 4 Classics and Ancient History 95 What our students say 6 Computer Science 99 Globally connected 8 Drama 102 Expand your horizons 10 Economics 105 World-class teaching 12 Engineering 109 World-class research 14 English 114 Studying at the University of Exeter 16 Environmental Science 118 Your future and your career 18 Film Studies 120 International students 22 Flexible Combined Honours 123 Money matters 24 Geography 126 Student support 26 Geology 131 Life in Exeter 28 History 134 Streatham Campus 28 Human Sciences 138 St Luke’s Campus 30 Law 140 Exeter 32 Liberal Arts 143 Life on Campus 34 Mathematics 145 Learning and studying resources 36 Medical Imaging 150 Accommodation 38 Medical Sciences 152 Sport 40 Medicine 155 Arts and culture 43 Mining Engineering 157 Your wellbeing 44 Modern Languages 159 Life in Cornwall 46 Natural Sciences 163 Cornwall campuses 48 Neuroscience 166 A county like no other 50 Nursing 169 Life on Campus 52 Philosophy 171 Learning and studying resources 54 Physics and Astronomy 173 Accommodation 56 Politics and International Relations 177 Sport 58 Psychology 181 Arts and culture 60 Renewable Energy 184 Your wellbeing 61 Sociology (including Criminology) 187 How to apply 62 Sport and Health Sciences 190 Entry requirements 64 Theology and Religion 193 Our offer 66 VISIT US Your application journey 67 How to find us 196 INTO University of Exeter 68 Key contacts 197 OUR PROGRAMMES Programme index 198 Accounting and Finance 70 Open Days and campus tours inside Anthropology 73 back cover Arab and Islamic Studies 75 Archaeology 78 Art History & Visual Culture 82 Biosciences 85 1 OPEN DAYS Visit us at our campuses in Exeter and Cornwall. EXETER Friday 1 June 2018 Saturday 2 June 2018 Saturday 8 September 2018 Wednesday 24 October 2018 CORNWALL Saturday 9 June 2018 Saturday 22 September 2018 See inside back cover for more information. www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate exeteruni uniofexeter uniofexeter THE FORUM, STREATHAM CAMPUS 2 WELCOME TO YOUR UNIVERSITY Home of world-class research, teaching and facilities, Exeter is one of the top universities in the world. Our students tell us that what sets us apart from other universities is our approach. Our aim is to put you first in everything we do, helping you to become a graduate with the knowledge, skills and attitude to excel. With around 22,000 students including around 18,000 undergraduates, we are large enough to offer the academic excellence and facilities you’d expect but small enough to feel friendly and welcoming. Our beautiful campuses in Exeter and Cornwall are ideal places to study and live. Join us for an Open Day (see inside the back cover) to experience what Exeter has to offer first-hand. REED HALL, STREATHAM CAMPUS 3 The fantastic setting, with its beautiful and historic surroundings mixed with the exciting new buildings, made Exeter stand out for me. Another thing was how welcoming everyone was, which made me feel like I would be accepted here. I can say without a doubt that I do not regret choosing Exeter. I have had the best years of my life here, and the opportunities will allow me to succeed beyond university in my chosen career. Jason, studying Law CORNWALL HOUSE, STREATHAM CAMPUS 4 CHOOSE EXETER Excellent teaching, research, facilities, sports, international outlook...here are just a few reasons to choose the University of Exeter: HEART BUILDING, PENRYN CAMPUS 5 Rated gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017 95% A Russell Group university 95% of graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation1 Rated 5 stars by QS 98% of research rated as world leading or internationally recognised 23 World-class campuses and facilities Subjects in the UK Top 102 in exceptional locations 1 HESA, 2015/16. 2 QS World University Rankings 2018. 6 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Since starting university I feel like I’ve become more confident as a person. I’ve been able to meet, work alongside and become friends with people from all walks of life from all over the world. It’s an experience that is unique to university life. I’d definitely recommend studying at Exeter. Not only is Exeter a beautiful place to live, but it’s also such a great learning environment. I find it really easy to talk to my lecturers about the course content or even just things that interest me and the University is constantly improving facilities to supplement our learning. There is so much support available to aid your studies and future career as well as your general wellbeing. I feel like, when I leave, I will be well-rounded and ready for what the world has to throw at me. Rianna, studying Materials Engineering 7 Coming to Penryn, Cornwall I’m studying Sport and Health Sciences. I’m 31, so a mature student. I immediately fell in love with the I’m a mum and I have a disability. I atmosphere, which you don’t really get previously had a successful career but anywhere else. The course seemed when I became seriously ill and disabled different from any kind of History degree almost five years ago, I was medically I’d come across so far. If you’re looking retired. I have had to learn to walk, talk for a more avant-garde course, ranging and move again and am learning on my from environmental history to social and course the massive benefits of exercise public history, this is the place to be. interventions for health and would love The lecturers here are set on getting to work within this area. the best out of their students. The All the staff on my course are supportive modules are intellectually stimulating, and accommodating with my disabilities, and the lecturers are passionate as well and work with me to help me juggle as knowledgeable about their subjects. full-time study and parenthood. I also One of my favourite aspects of studying receive weekly one-to-one sessions at Penryn has been the local, cosy from both the wellbeing and study atmosphere, the ‘we’re-all-in-the- skills departments who have also been same-boat’ feeling that makes for great fantastic. I am really enjoying my time at camaraderie among students. Falmouth Exeter as a student considerably older and Penryn are lovely towns, and than most. I hope to represent mature sharing a campus with Falmouth students as a student ambassador for the University provides a great blend University, and I hope to go on to study between academic and creative ideas, for a Masters too. views and people. Sophy, studying Sports and Health Science Tomas from the Netherlands, studying History at Penryn, Cornwall 8 GLOBALLY CONNECTED With alumni in 183 countries worldwide and students from 137 countries, Exeter is a truly international university. We have partnerships with institutions and corporate partners in Asia, Australia, the USA and Europe, providing many opportunities for study or work abroad as part of your degree. Our global alumni community of volunteers and network groups, support students and graduates by organising employability events, social activities and offer local advice to study or work abroad students. You’ll be welcomed into our global alumni community during your studies and after you graduate. Exeter works with partners overseas on issues of global importance including climate change, aging and dementia, food security, diabetes and many others. We are opening up debate and expanding our contacts with governments, universities, non- profits, think-tanks and corporate partners to tackle some of the most important issues of our time. During your studies and after graduation, you will have the chance to join events or participate in activities to learn about Exeter’s research across various fields. NORTH The best thing about studying AMERICA CENTRAL abroad was experiencing new cultures. AMERICA AND Studying abroad expands your thinking THE CARRIBEAN SOUTH patterns. At times it was challenging, AMERICA but it was definitely worthwhile. EUROPE Naomi from Nigeria, RUSSIAN studying Business Economics FEDERATION AFRICA WESTERN ASIA CENTRAL ASIA 2017 SOUTH WINNER ASIA INTERNATIONAL EAST ASIA SOUTHEAST ASIA AUSTRALASIA 9 We’re currently in touch with 120,000+ alumni in 183 countries around the world ALUMNI UK CHINA USA FRANCE HONG GERMANY THAILAND AUSTRALIA CANADA INDIA 121,344 5,234 2,263 1,665 KONG 1,185 1,054 1,043 900 816 1,613 UNDERGRADUATES UK EUROPE HONG CHINA SINGAPORE INDIA MALAYSIA NORTH UAE RUSSIA 14,408 1,250 KONG 422 207 149 135 AMERICA 76 71 553 104 10 EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS Studying at the University of Exeter can take you far beyond the South West of England. If you’re looking to experience something different as part of your degree, work experience abroad or study abroad could be right for you. STUDY ABROAD Studying abroad for a part or full year is a Where can I go? fabulous opportunity to challenge yourself and This will vary depending on what degree you are prove you can succeed outside your comfort studying and your academic progress, but we have zone – something employers value in today’s arrangements with universities in countries including: global workplace. Every year around 800 students head off to our partner institutions Australia Peru in 36 countries around the world. When they Brazil Singapore get back they tell us it’s been the best year of Canada South Korea their lives! China Spain How does it work? France Sweden Germany Switzerland If you are studying Modern Languages or a degree ‘with European Study’, ‘with Study Hong Kong Taiwan Abroad’, or ‘with International Study’, you will Japan Thailand spend the third year of your four-year degree Mexico The USA studying abroad.