7th in the UK
Top 100 Top worldwide universities
2017–2018 Academic and English preparation and English preparation Academic students international for University pathways pathways University
2017–2018 Fastest rising university in the UK and international league tables
7th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016)
World-class education from a Russell Group university, the UK’s own Ivy League Sports University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016) 1st in the UK for international student experience (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)
Top 10 in the UK in 28 subject areas (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 and the Guardian University Guide 2016)
900 employment- focused events a year from employer presentations to careers fairs The University library is less than one minute’s walk from the INTO Centre.
Duryard House The Forum (location of English language classes)
Students’ Guild Business School Contents Destination University of Exeter 7 About the University 9 Careers and employability 11 Your Study Centre 13 Celebrating student success 14 World-class facilities 19 About Exeter 21 Accommodation About our courses and application INTO Centre 24 Choosing your course 25 International Foundation 40 International Year One 48 Graduate Diploma 52 Improving your English 54 How to apply 55 Application form 58 Terms and conditions 62 Dates and prices
INTO student residences
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University of Exeter campus
of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015–2016)
“Exeter is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities and is part of the elite Russell Group – the UK’s own Ivy League. We also rank in the top 1% of the world’s universities and are committed to further developing our international reputation.”
Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor University of Exeter
The Forum’s atrium
First-class research facilities
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About the University
The University of Exeter dates back to the 19th century and is one of the fastest-rising universities in both UK and world league tables. With campuses in Exeter and Cornwall, experience student life in the UK in a safe learning environment in beautiful surroundings.
AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS QUALITY OF RESEARCH Become part of an international student The University offers undergraduate and Research inspires and leads teaching community at an award-winning university postgraduate degrees across a range of at the University, where 98% of research alongside over 20,000 students, including subjects within six academic Colleges: is of ‘international quality’ and 82% 4,000 from 130 countries. • Engineering, Mathematics is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally As a member of the prestigious Russell and Physical Sciences excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2014). Research has explored a range Group, the UK’s own Ivy League, the • Life and Environmental Sciences University of Exeter consistently ranks of topical issues including: • Social Sciences and International Studies highly in university league tables every year: • climate change • Humanities • Top 10 in the UK (The Times and • food security • University of Exeter Business School The Sunday Times Good University • cancer therapeutics Guide 2015–2016; The Complete • University of Exeter Medical School • Systems Biology and Functional Materials University Guide 2016 and the The interdisciplinary nature of our Guardian University Guide 2016) programmes allows you the flexibility EXPERT TEACHING • Top 100 universities worldwide to shape your degree to your own AND SUPPORT (Times Higher Education World specific interests and career plans. The University is committed to personal University Rankings 2015–2016) tutoring, so you receive the support and advice you need to succeed in your studies. • 6th in the UK, 8th in Europe and 35th in the world (CWTS Leiden Ranking 2016) Experienced teaching staff are active • 1st in the UK for international researchers, with many being leaders in student experience (Whatuni their fields who encourage you to contribute Student Choice Awards 2015) during seminars and lectures. You will also benefit from access to the latest resources • Top 10 in the UK in 28 subject areas while undertaking your own research. (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 and the Guardian University Guide 2016) • Sports University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016)
Find out more about the University: www.intostudy.com/exeter/university 8 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Career advice for university students
UK university targeted by top employers (High Fliers Research 2016)
“The International Year One was a good foundation to my degree. It gave me an understanding of some of the core modules I was going to study at university, as well as knowledge on how to research, write coursework essays and reference, accounting for part of my recent success. I would not trade my experience with INTO for anything and I would definitely recommend it to others.” Abena, Ghana
2013 Completed International Year One 2015 Graduated with BA (Hons) Business Management from the University of Exeter 2016 Now working as an Assistant Manager for Nowak Properties Management Ltd in Ghana Destination University of Exeter | 9
Careers and employability
We ensure the highest priority is given to helping you secure graduate-level employment or undertake further study. With strong links to industry, we are the university of choice for many career-minded students and international employers.
EXCELLENT ENHANCE YOUR CV SUPPORT AFTER GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS There are many ways to add value As a graduate you will become part of an The University is among the top 20 to your CV during your UK studies. international community with over 88,000 higher education institutions targeted • One of the largest student active alumni in over 170 countries. You will by the largest number of top employers volunteering programmes in the UK. also be able to access a range of free benefits. (High Fliers Research 2016). You will • World-wide network of study- • Networking and social events around benefit from strong links to industry in both abroad opportunities. the world run by the Development national and international organisations and Alumni Relations Office. including IBM, Motorola and Rolls-Royce. • Opportunities for part-time work and business placements. • Full access to thousands of AWARD-WINNING online academic resources to assist • Careers advice from successful graduates. EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMMES with your learning after leaving Exeter. • Practical workshops to help you The University has received national awards • Many alumni hold senior positions in develop your employment prospects. for delivering outstanding services organisations globally and are willing in work placements, social enterprise support SKILLS FOR LIFE to speak with students and alumni and student entrepreneurship, as well as the All these experiences can contribute to the to help with career development. AGR Blue Ribbon Award presented by the achievement of The Exeter Award which • Careers support is available to recent top graduate recruiting companies. gives recognition for activities outside of alumni through the Careers Zone team. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS your studies and helps you develop a range For more information visit: As a university student, you will receive of skills ready for the workplace. www.exeter.ac.uk/alumnisupporters help and advice at all stages of your career You also have the opportunity to complete planning and job hunting from the Career the Exeter Leaders Award and study towards Zone, located in The Forum. a professional qualification with the Institute • Four careers fairs with over 200 of Leadership and Management. organisations are held every year. For more information visit: • Employers regularly visit campus to give www.exeter.ac.uk/employability presentations and assist at skills events. • Practise interview techniques and psychometric testing. • Guidance on completing applications by specialist careers and employment staff.
Discover how we can support you: www.intostudy.com/exeter/support 10 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
of students were satisfied with the support they received (INTO Exit Survey 2016)
“Whether you choose an academic pathway programme or a language course, our aim is that you become a confident, independent learner, who will be well prepared for all the challenges and rewards of a world-class university education.”
Penny Foster, Centre Director
Interactive teaching methods Duryard House INTO Study Centre
Welcome desk
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Your Study Centre
The INTO Centre sits at the heart of the campus and has everything you need from modern classrooms to our friendly support team. That’s not forgetting our teachers who have many years’ experience of helping international students like you to improve their English, adapt to studying in the UK and go on to be successful at university and beyond.
LEARNING FACILITIES SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED US SUPPORT FOR UNDER 18s If you are studying on an academic pathway Whenever you want to talk to someone you Studying overseas is a big step for anyone, programme, most of your classes will take can go to the Centre’s welcome desk where but even more so for younger students. place in the INTO Centre. Classrooms have you will find friendly staff dedicated to your If you are under 18, we will arrange a taxi digital whiteboards, which allow your welfare. This may be the first time you are transfer from the airport and check in on you teachers to use online resources, and are studying overseas, but we have welcomed each day at the student residence where you designed to encourage interaction and thousands of students, so will be able to will live. For more information on our policies make sure you get involved. Classes mirror help you no matter what the problem. visit www.intostudy.com/exeter/terms university-style teaching with lectures, • Orientation programme on student or request a copy of our Under 18 Policy. practical sessions, seminars, tutorials, life in Exeter to help you settle in. UNIVERSITY SUPPORT supported private study and e-learning so you • 24-hour emergency telephone number The University also offers a range of experience university study from the start. for assistance during out of office hours. services to support you including an on- Other facilities include: • An airport pickup service to welcome you. campus Student Health Centre, Wellbeing • a science laboratory for Centre, disability support, Students’ Guild • Chinese Language Support Officer to practical course modules Advice Unit and Student Engagement help students with a low level of English. • two multimedia rooms and Skills Hub. There is also a multifaith • Residence Wardens and Resident chaplaincy and prayer room. • Learning Resource Centre Mentors within the residences Find out more at: • a student café provide additional support. www.exeter.ac.uk/students/services • Visa and immigration workshops. If you are studying an English language course, you will study at Duryard House, a traditional • Active social programme to help building near the INTO student residences. you make new friends. E-LEARNING FACILITIES • Welfare Officer to help students with a disability access support. Throughout your studies you will have access to ELE, the University’s virtual learning environment. Use this to download lecture notes and other course content, and join online discussions with your teachers and classmates. YOUR ATTENDANCE It is important that you attend all your Take a tour of your Centre: classes, because missing them will impact www.intostudy.com/exeter/into-centre on your progress and may also affect your student visa. We carefully monitor attendance and if there is an issue we will work with you to find a solution and get you back into class as soon as possible. 12 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Mathematics Economics and Finance Finance and Investment Grigory, Russia Samantha, Panama Olena, Ukraine
“If you don’t have the experience of studying and working here in the UK, then you can’t compete in the real world.”
Business and Management | Giorgi, Georgia Law | Fiedya, Indonesia
“INTO gave me lots of opportunities to make wonderful friends, succeed academically, and take part in so many activities.”
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Chow Pak Yee, Hong Kong Finance and Management Caroline, Botswana
Business Economics Anastasiia, Ukraine Materials Engineering Education Fhendra, Indonesia Sukeina, Lebanon Destination University of Exeter | 13
Celebrating student success
Thousands of students have already completed an academic programme at the INTO Centre and progressed to a degree at the University of Exeter. The results of some of our star students are below. Are you ready to join them?
NAME OF DEGREE STUDENT NAME NATIONALITY GRADE International Foundation students at the University of Exeter Accounting and Finance KOO Man Juen Singapore 86% Mining Engineering Yvan Teddy CHEGANG KWEBOU Cameroon 84% Economics and Politics Banu OSPANOVA Kazakhstan 79% Mathematics DONG Huimin China 77% Psychology TOON Wan Leng Sherwyn Singapore 75% Conservation Biology and Ecology TAN Yin Ling Singapore 75% History and International Relations Assem NUGUMANOVA Kazakhstan 74% Mechanical Engineering Ozan Yunus VANLIOGLU Turkey 72% International Year One students at the University of Exeter Mechanical Engineering FUNG Kieran Jeyin Hong Kong 87% Accounting and Finance WANG Yong Yan Singapore 84% Civil Engineering YAN She York Joseph Hong Kong 84% Psychology LEE Cassandra Xin Ni Singapore 77% Business Economics Rahul VASWANI India 74% Engineering and Management Amjed Ja’far Khamees AL-JA’FARI Jordan 72% Graduate Diploma students at the University of Exeter International Management Anahit KARAPETYAN Armenia 80% Tourism Management LIU Lingxi China 73% Finance and Management Anna POLIENKO Russia 73% Financial Analysis and Fund Management Stephanie SENJAYA Indonesia 73% Marketing Bhaqthada JARUPORNPANICH Thailand 72%
YOUR PROGRESSION GUARANTEE While you are studying at the Centre, the International Progression Officer will fully support you in choosing the best course for you at the University of Exeter and completing your application. Throughout the year they will organise a series of workshops and other engagement activities to provide you with the opportunity to explore your options and gain the practical advice to ensure that you have a smooth transition to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter. If you pass the course with the minimum grades and good attendance, but do not achieve the required results to progress to the University of Exeter, the Student Placement team is there to advise you on the next steps and to guarantee you a placeat a UK university; providing you with peace of mind and ensuring you can remain focused on your studies. 14 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
World-class facilities
Experience the best of student life in the UK by living and studying on a picturesque and safe campus, where everything you need is within walking distance.
THE FORUM IT RESOURCES At the heart of the campus is The Forum, the centre of You will have access to ‘exehub’ – the University’s student activity. It is home to a range of facilities, including: student portal – which is home to all IT resources, • International Student Support office including the virtual learning enviroment, and is accessible from anywhere in the world. • Careers and Employability office • IT helpdesk LIBRARY FACILITIES Make use of the seven libraries over the University’s • 400-seat auditorium three campuses, with over 1.2 million books and • private and group study areas journals, and online access to over 19,500 e-journals, • multi-touch surface tables for group working newspapers and reference works. • supermarket, bank, Pret-a-Manger and Costa Coffee Destination University of Exeter | 15
The Forum Library
One of five libraries in England investment into campus open 24/7 throughout facilities over the last 5 years the academic year
SPECIALIST TEACHING FACILITIES Whatever you are studying at the University, you will benefit from first-class specialist facilities, including: • Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment, and the MBA One Planet Suite • Moot Court, custom-built for simulated legal hearings • State-of-the-art £3 million teaching laboratories • STEM facilities with 3D visualisation and rapid prototyping, and astronomical observatory • Bill Douglas Centre – second biggest subject library in the UK, after the British Film Institute
Facilities at the Penryn Campus include an underground test mine, analytical mineralogy labs and a QEMSCAN scanning electron microscope, the first in any university worldwide.
Teaching laboratories
STEM facilities
Learn more about the facilities on campus: www.intostudy.com/exeter/university 16 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Get involved with over 200 clubs ranging from music SPORT AT EXETER to international societies, where you will develop new The University is one of the leading or existing interests, as well as make new friends. sporting institutions in the UK. Stay fit, Join one of the most active Community Action groups socialise and make use of all facilities in the UK and enhance your CV, or help raise money at The Sports Park, including: for local and international charities as part of the University’s student fundraising group (RAG). • tennis and squash courts HEALTH AND WELLBEING • indoor and outdoor football pitches The on-campus Student Health Centre provides • golf centre day-to-day health care and we recommend you register with one of the general practitioners • cricket centre (GPs) on arrival at the University. • swimming pool MULTI-FAITH COMMUNITY • sports hall The multi-faith chaplaincy offers a range of amenities for both personal and group worship. • fitness centre The service is open to anyone, including for a quick chat or to discuss personal matters in confidence. Destination University of Exeter | 17
Students’ Guild reception
STUDENTS’ GUILD The Students’ Guild is our students’ union and one of the best in the UK. You will automatically become a member and benefit from facilities and services. • Cafés such as Comida for Mexican street food, or the Ram Bar for traditional British pub food. • Club nights, gigs and sporting events at the Lemon Grove. • Advice Unit, to help with your accommodation, financial and personal issues. • IGNITE support unit, where entrepeneurs can develop business ideas. clubs and societies
“I’ve joined the Indonesian Society, Global Chums, Raise and Give, INTO Giving and I am also on the committee of the Fashion Society. Joining all these societies has given me more confidence and helped me to make friends.” Katarina, Indonesia 2016 Completed International See student life at INTO on Instagram: Year One and progressed to www.instagram.com/intoexeter Materials Engineering at the University of Exeter 18 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Exeter Cathedral
Just under 1 hour from Amsterdam by plane
2.5 hours from London by train
Cardiff Bristol London Bath Exeter has a high quality Penryn Exeter of life and a low crime rate
International events and festivals in the city centre
The Devon coastline
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About Exeter With a population of over 120,000, Exeter combines modern life with a sense of history. Located in the south-west of England, Exeter is surrounded by beautiful countryside and coast.
LIVING IN EXETER BEYOND EXETER STUDY IN CORNWALL The safe and student-friendly city of Exeter The South West is one of the UK’s top You may progress to a programme offered packs a lot in despite its relatively compact holiday destinations due to its beautiful at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth. size. You’ll find amazing natural scenery on coast and range of outdoor activities. • Penryn is home to independent your doorstep, plus a host of great shops, • Enjoy Devon’s countryside with cafés, shops and galleries. restaurants, bars and live events throughout traditional villages and market towns. the year, to ensure you’re never bored. • Falmouth has a lively café culture • Discover the county’s two national and creative scene with studios, • Explore the city by foot, bike parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor. galleries and live music, as well or by bus - it’s easy to get around. • Enjoy day trips to the cultural city as the National Maritime Museum. • Enjoy shopping at the Princesshay Centre of Bristol – home of street artist • Home of Round the World Yacht racing, offering high street and designer brands. Banksy – and the spa town of Bath. Falmouth’s seven beaches, beautiful • Visit Exeter’s historic cathedral • Explore Stonehenge, the best-known rivers and marina make it an ideal and then have a coffee at one prehistoric monument in Europe. location if you love the outdoors. of the cafés in Cathedral Yard. • Visit the English Riviera, famous • Watch theatre, dance and international for its award-winning beaches. live music in the city or at the Northcott Theatre on the Streatham Campus. CITY CONNECTIONS A good road and rail network links Exeter • A growing business centre with with the rest of the UK, with London just new developments, including under two and a half hours away by train. the Exeter Science Park. St David’s train station and Exeter’s coach • Less than two and a half hours from station are only a ten-minute taxi ride from London, with the outstanding natural the University campus, where National beauty of Devon and Cornwall close by. Express and National Rail run regular services For more information visit: to London, Heathrow international airport www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/ and other UK cities. Exeter also has its “Exeter’s a safe, student city guidetoexeter own regional airport with scheduled and it’s really easy to walk flights to Europe and around the UK. everywhere. When I first came here my friends and I would try traditional food in different places around the city. I really like a Sunday roast!”
Katya, Ukraine
2013 Completed International Foundation and progressed to International Relations and Management at the University of Exeter Discover more about Exeter: www.intostudy.com/exeter/exeter 20 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
INTO student residences
SINGLE STUDIO SHARED STUDIO SUPERIOR SINGLE On campus location ✔ ✔ ✔ En suite bathroom ✔ ✔ Shared kitchen ✔ ✔
Study space ✔ ✔ ✔
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Wi-Fi access ✔ ✔ ✔ 24 hour security ✔ ✔ ✔ On-site staff ✔ ✔ ✔ On-site shop and take-away ✔ ✔ ✔ café service Journey time to INTO Centre 15 minute walk 15 minute walk 15 minute walk
Studio Single study bedroom
Welfare support is provided during out-of-office hours
Studio kitchen 5.22 metres
Locker Wardrobe
Kitchen unit
Single studio 3.82 metres
Desk
Accommodation size may vary depending on the room you choose
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Accommodation
You can choose to live either in a modern INTO residence within easy walking distance of campus, or with carefully selected hosts where you will experience British life first-hand.
INTO STUDENT RESIDENCES HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION Living in on-campus accommodation offers a INTO University of Exeter has a network friendly and welcoming student community. of carefully selected hosts who will Just 15 minutes’ walk from the INTO Centre, welcome you into their home. the purpose built INTO student residences This is a unique opportunity to experience have modern, furnished rooms with fully- British life and culture first-hand, improving equipped kitchens to make you feel at home. your English in a comfortable environment. Accommodation types available: Facilities include: • single studio with en suite • single study bedroom shower room and kitchenette • breakfast and evening • shared studio with two bedrooms meals with your host “Duryard is really international, and shared bathroom and kitchenette • access to household facilities all my flat mates are from • superior single bedroom with en different countries. Although suite shower room and shared it’s big, it’s really quiet and kitchen for six students people are really respectful Additional accommodation facilities include: and friendly. My friends and • a bedding pack including a single I study together and chat duvet and cover, pillow and pillow case, a sheet and mattress protector in our flat, and we always • lifts to all floors cook together.” • wheelchair-accessible rooms Ho Tak Yee, Hong Kong
• take-away café service 2013 Completed International • a shop Foundation and progressed to Classical Studies at the University of Exeter Residential support The Accommodation Office can help with any problems you may have with your accommodation, and Residence Wardens and Resident Mentors – who live in the same accommodation – can provide you with welfare support during out of office hours.
For accommodation prices, see page 63 A range of academic and English language courses to prepare you for university success
About our courses and application Flexible English language courses, with both year-round Qualified and and summer options experienced teachers 24 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Choosing your course
INTO University of Exeter offers a wide range of academic programmes and English language courses designed specifically for international students. The courses help to prepare you for entry to the University of Exeter and adapt to living and studying in a UK university environment.
INTO COURSE START DATES ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS* LENGTH PROGRESSION OPTIONS International March, July, September, From IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 6.5 depending 6 months or 3 or 4 terms Year 1 undergraduate degree Foundation October and January on programme length International Year One September IELTS 6.0 Year 2 undergraduate degree 3 terms Graduate Diploma and January IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Pre-sessional English July and October IELTS 5.0 (with at least one subskill at 5.5 and no 10 weeks (Pre-sessional) Postgraduate degree for Graduate Diploma subskill below 5.0) 3 terms (Graduate Diploma) English for October, January, From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) Minimum of one term Any INTO academic programme University Study April and June or university degree Pre-sessional English June and July Dependent on course length 6 or 10 weeks University degree and destination degree programme * The above information is only a guide. Depending on your course, in addition to meeting the overall IELTS requirement you may need to achieve specific scores in specified subskills. Please see the relevant course page for full details.
Placement options Some degrees are available with a year in industry or a year abroad. See the progression table for the programme you wish to study to check if this is an option for your chosen degree.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
“Our programmes provide "Our programmes allow "Since joining INTO in an excellent preparation for students to develop their time 2007, I have taught 2,000 studying at the University of management and independent students, many of whom I Exeter. Our highly qualified learning skills. Former students have seen graduate from staff are always on hand to have commented their course the University of Exeter.” ensure that students get the has been an invaluable John Hoskin, Undergraduate Business Programme Manager one-to-one attention that they preparation for their degree.” Economics and Social Sciences degree need, and help to develop the Andrew Boyne, English Teacher/Co-ordinator 40 years’ teaching experience academic skills that are so French and Economics degree 20 years’ teaching experience important for success in their university studies.” Sarah Shirley, Academic Director Meet some of our teachers: www.intostudy.com/exeter/teachers About our courses and application | 25
International Foundation
Prepare for direct entry to a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Exeter. Focusing on developing your academic and undergraduate research skills, as well as improving your English language abilities, the programme covers everything you need in order to progress successfully to the University.
WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME BENEFITS ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOUNDATION? • You are a student of the Throughout your programme you will • A guaranteed route to Year 1 of University from day one. receive advice and feedback from your an undergraduate degree at the • A quality-assured, teachers during seminars and tutorials. University of Exeter. university-validated programme. You will also have regular one-to-one tutorial • A bridging programme that prepares you meetings with your personal tutor where you • A tailor-made programme designed in for a UK degree. The education system will discuss your achievements, progress and partnership with the University of Exeter. in your country may be based on one year plan for effective future study. Your tutor will less at high school and one year more • A campus-based programme with access be able to answer any questions and provide at university compared to the UK. to world-class university facilities. guidance, to ensure your academic success. • A programme designed to improve your • University-style teaching with high Assessment will be through examinations English language skills, increase your contact hours and small class sizes. and coursework including: written knowledge of academic theory, and • Qualified and experienced teachers. assignments, practical exercises, group develop your understanding of and individual research projects, key academic subjects. • Guaranteed progression to your presentations and problem-solving exercises. chosen degree, subject to meeting • An opportunity to develop necessary progression requirements. HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME? study and research skills to prepare Depending on your English language level • Professional help and support for undergraduate study. the programme lasts three or four terms. with your application to university. • A programme to help you adjust to The Extended International Foundation the challenges of UK higher education. (four terms) incorporates a term of intensive The programme has five pathways: English language, which you will be required to pass before progressing to the next • Accounting and Finance, stage of the programme. Examples of the and Management programmes are in the chart below. • Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences SCHOLARSHIPS • Economics, Finance and Management; Generous scholarships are available, Mathematics with Economics, Finance find out more at: and Management www.intostudy.com/exeter/scholarships • Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences • Humanities, Law and Social Science
YOUR STUDY PLAN
2017 2018 APR START JUL START SEP/OCT START JAN START MAR START JUN END AUG END
IELTS 4.5 EUS IELTS 5.0 Extended International Foundation programme (4 term)
IELTS 5.5 International Foundation programme (3 term) SEP START IELTS 4.5 EUS IELTS 5.0 Extended International Foundation programme (4 term) Enter Year 1 of undergraduate IELTS 5.5 International Foundation programme (3 term) degree
IELTS 6.5 International Foundation programme (6 months)
EUS: English for University Study NOTE: There is also a March start six-month International Foundation programme, leading to September 2017 entry. For dates and prices for this programme, see page 62 26 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates March
Programme length Accounting and Finance, 6 months
Class hours and Management 22–24 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English • Intensive programme allowing you language teaching to complete your studies and progress Age requirement † to university in just six months 16 years and above Academic entry requirement Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local • Top 150 in the world for Accounting and Finance equivalent to meet the same standard) with very (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016) good grades.
English language requirements • 8th in the UK for Business and Management IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) Studies (The Complete University Guide 2017) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details.
CORE MODULES (120 CREDITS) If you’re coming to the UK to study a course that is no English for Business (20 credits) longer than six months, a Short-term Study Visa (STSV) may be more appropriate for you than applying for a Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) Student Tier 4 visa. For a STSV, INTO is able to accept Independent Study in Business (20 credits) a wider range of English language qualifications as Introduction to Accounting and Finance (20 credits) evidence that you meet the minimum requirements Introduction to Economics (20 credits) of the programme. If you have any questions, our Introduction to Management (20 credits) experienced team will be able to help you. Email your questions to: [email protected] See page 37 for module descriptions. TEACHING METHODS Award Successful completion of the International Foundation During this intensive programme, you will be taught through a mixture of programme leads to the award of International lectures, workshops and presentations. You will have the opportunity to take Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from the part in practical activities, such as working in teams to identify an appropriate University of Exeter. marketing mix for a company creating a product that has a global market. Validating body A key feature of this programme is the Independent Study for Business module. University of Exeter You will carry out independent research into a subject of your choice, developing Further guidance your primary and secondary research skills. Examples of research projects could include For further guidance please check with the INTO looking into the accounts of a public limited company, reviewing the marketing strategy Admissions Office or your education counsellor. of a local business or studying current literature on effective leadership styles. † All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
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DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY MODULES FOR OVERALL OF STUDY GRADE (%) PROGRESSION AND GRADES (%) ACADEMIC GRADE (%) Accounting and Finance Streatham BSc Business Penryn (Hons) Business and Accounting 3 years 70 None 70 Business and Management BA Streatham Management with Marketing (Hons)
“With the six-month International Foundation programme, we have introduced an Independent Study module, providing you with an opportunity to research a current business topic or problem and present findings both in written and spoken forms. We feel that this new module supports you to develop your research practice and skills as well as giving you an opportunity to consider a specific business topic in some depth.”
Karen Glide, Undergraduate Business Assistant Programme Manager BA (Hons) Accounting, University of Kent, MA Business Administration, Open University 30 years’ teaching experience 28 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates July, September, October and January
Programme length Biomedical, Life and 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Environmental Sciences Class hours 22–25 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class • Progress to a wide range of degrees for English language teaching including Biochemistry, Psychology Age requirement and Medical Sciences 16 years and above†
Academic entry requirement • Top 10 in the UK for ‘world-leading’ Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local and ‘internationally excellent’ equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades. research for Biological Sciences English language requirements (Research Excellence Framework 2014) 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent • Top 100 in the world for Psychology 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all (QS World University Rankings by subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language Subject 2016) and BPS accredited requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details. • Strong industry links including: NHS, health care If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you charities, Kellogg’s, Unilever and Glaxo Smith Kline have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: [email protected]
CORE MODULES (80 CREDITS) SPECIALIST MODULES (40 CREDITS) Award Successful completion of the International English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Human Biology (20 credits) Foundation programme leads to the award of Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) Introduction to Chemical Sciences (20 credits) International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3)
Introduction to Biological Science (20 credits) Introduction to Psychology (20 credits)* from the University of Exeter. Study Skills (10 credits) Mathematics 1 (20 credits)
See page 37 for module descriptions. Validating body University of Exeter * Compulsory for students intending to progress to BSc (Hons) Psychology at the University of Exeter. Further guidance TEACHING METHODS For further guidance please check with the INTO You will benefit from science modules taught within our own modern laboratory Admissions Office or your education counsellor. in the INTO Centre, allowing you to carry out practical work and conduct experiments. † All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study. Lessons include small group activities and giving presentations, and encourage you to question what you are taught. We have strong links with undergraduate FOR DATES AND PRICES, courses across all three of the University’s campuses, and arrange visits to SEE PAGE 62 appropriate departments at the University throughout the year. About our courses and application | 29
DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH INDUSTRIAL ENGLISH COMPULSORY MODULES FOR OVERALL OF STUDY PLACEMENT GRADE (%) PROGRESSION AND GRADES (%) ACADEMIC /STUDY GRADE (%) ABROAD YEAR Biosciences Animal Behaviour 3 years - 65 BSc Penryn ü 4 years MSci - 70 Biochemistry Biological and Medicinal 3 or 4 years ü Chemistry Streatham 65 Biological Sciences BSc 3 years - 4 years ü 70 Conservation Biology 3 years - 65 and Ecology ü 65 None 4 years 70 MSci - Evolutionary Biology 3 years 65 BSc ü 4 years MSci Penryn - 70 Marine Biology BSc 3 or 4 years ü MSci 4 years - Zoology 3 years 65 BSc ü 4 years 70 MSci - Geography Geography BA 65 BSc 3 years - 70 Streatham 65 None 65 BA/BSc 4 years ü 70 Geology Applied Geology BSc 3 years MGeol 4 years Engineering Geology BSc 3 years Penryn - 65 None 65 and Geotechnics MGeol 4 years Geology BSc 3 years MGeol 4 years Psychology Applied Psychology (Clinical) MSci 4 years 70 in Psychology and interview Streatham - 70 70 Psychology BSc 3 years Psychology Sport and Health Sciences Exercise and Sport Sciences BSc Streatham 3 years - 65 65 None 4 years ü 70 Medical School Medical Sciences Streatham 3 or 4 years ü Mathematics 1 and St BSc Lukes 70 65 Sport and Exercise St Lukes 3 years - None Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary programmes Environmental Science 3 years - 65 BSc Penryn ü 4 years 70 MSci Human Biosciences BSc Streatham 3 years None and St - 65 Lukes Human Sciences BA Penryn 3 years 4 years ü 65 Natural Sciences BSc 3 years 60% average across Mathematics 1 and Streatham MSci 4 years Mathematics 2 Psychology with Sport BSc Streatham 3 years - 70 Psychology and Exercise Science and St Lukes 30 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates July, September, October and January
Programme length Economics, Finance 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months and Management; Class hours 22–24 hours per week
Class sizes Mathematics with Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching Economics, Finance Age requirement 16 years and above**
Academic entry requirement and Management Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
• Progress to a wide range of degrees English language requirements 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all offered by the EQUIS and AMBA accredited subskills) or equivalent University of Exeter Business School 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in three subskills with no less than 4.5 in a fourth subskill) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language • 11th in the UK for Economics and 10th for requirements you should apply for English for University Accounting and Finance (The Times and Study. Please see page 52 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016) have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions • 8th in the UK for Business and Management to: [email protected] Studies (The Complete University Guide 2017) Award Successful completion of the International Foundation • Exemptions from the exams of professional programme leads to the award of International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from the body ACCA and other chartered accounting bodies University of Exeter.
Validating body University of Exeter ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (120 CREDITS) Core modules (80 credits) Specialist modules (40 credits) Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Introduction to Accounting and Finance Admissions Office or your education counsellor. Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) (20 credits)* Introduction to Economics (20 credits) Introduction to Management (20 credits)* ** All students must be 17 by the Study Skills (10 credits) Mathematics 1 (20 credits)* end of their first term of study.
FOR DATES AND PRICES, MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (120 CREDITS) SEE PAGE 62 Core modules (80 credits) Specialist modules (40 credits) English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Introduction to Accounting and Finance Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) (20 credits)* Introduction to Economics (20 credits) Introduction to Management (20 credits)* Study Skills (10 credits) Mathematics 1 (20 credits)*
See pages 38 for module descriptions.
* For students wishing to progress to a Management or Accounting degree, Introduction to Management and Introduction to Accounting and Finance are compulsory modules. For students wishing to progress to an Economics or Maths-related degree, Mathematics 1 and Introduction to Accounting and Finance are compulsory modules. About our courses and application | 31
TEACHING METHODS We use a mix of individual, pair and group activities to create a collaborative in-class learning environment, encouraging research and discussion. You will carry out analysis and interpretation of business practices of key global businesses such as Apple, Google, Coca-Cola and Nike. In addition, we use INTO’s well-equipped classrooms and the University’s virtual learning platform to prepare you for independent learning when you progress to the university.
PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY MODULES FOR OVERALL OF STUDY GRADE (%) PROGRESSION AND GRADES (%) ACADEMIC GRADE (%)
Accounting and Finance Streatham 70 Business BSc Penryn 65 Business and Accounting Business and Management BA Business Economics 3 years 70 None Economics and Politics Streatham 70 Economics BSc Economics and Finance Economics with Econometrics Management with Marketing BA
“The Accounting degree is ranked highly at Exeter and the Foundation was the perfect pathway towards a degree. It’s like a bridge that prepares you academically, as well as giving you good language skills.”
Zhao Hoatian, China 2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter 2014 Completed International Foundation 2014 Progressed to Accounting and Finance at the University of Exeter 32 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates July, September, October and January
Programme length Engineering, Mathematics, 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months Computer Science and Class hours 22–24 hours per week
Class sizes Physical Sciences Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement • Top 20 in the UK for Electrical and Electronic 16 years and above* and Mechanical Engineering (The Times and Academic entry requirement Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016) equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades. • Only UK institution to offer an undergraduate English language requirements degree in Mining Engineering 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent • 1st for ‘overall satisfaction’ in General Engineering 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
(The National Student Survey 2014) If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University • Professionally accredited degrees and Study. Please see page 52 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must strong industry links including: Hewlett have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced Packard, IBM, Motorola and Rolls-Royce team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: [email protected]
CORE MODULES (100 CREDITS) SPECIALIST MODULES (20 CREDITS) Award Successful completion of the International Foundation English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Introduction to Computer Science (20 credits) programme leads to the award of International Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) Mathematics 2 (20 credits)* Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from the Introduction to Physical Science (20 credits) University of Exeter. Mathematics 1 (20 credits) Study Skills (10 credits) Validating body University of Exeter See page 38 for module descriptions. Further guidance * Mathematics 2 must be taken by students following all progression pathways except Computer Science. For further guidance please check with the INTO TEACHING METHODS Admissions Office or your education counsellor. You will benefit from use of the University’s workshop facilities, such as * All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study. tensile testing and the electronic labs, for practical work. Some modules are also taught in INTO’s own laboratories. Day trips are also organised to see engineering in action, with recent trips including a guided tour of FOR DATES AND PRICES, Bloodhound SSC, and a Formula Student event at Silverstone race track. SEE PAGE 62 About our courses and application | 33
DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY MODULES FOR OVERALL OF STUDY GRADE (%) PROGRESSION AND GRADES (%) ACADEMIC GRADE (%)
Computer Science Computer Science BSc 3 years None MSci 4 years Streatham 65 65 Computer Science BSc 3 years 60 average across Mathematics 1 and Mathematics MSci 4 years and Mathematics 2 Engineering Civil Engineering BEng 3 years MEng 4 years Civil and Environmental Engineering Streatham 65 Electronic Engineering BEng 3 years MEng 4 years 65 Energy Engineering BEng 3 years 60 Penryn MEng 4 years Engineering BEng 3 years MEng 4 years 60 in Mathematics 2 Engineering and Management BEng 3 years 70 MEng 4 years Streatham Materials Engineering BEng 3 years 65 MEng 4 years Mechanical Engineering BEng 3 years 65 MEng 4 years Mining Engineering BEng 3 years Penryn Renewable Energy BSc 4 years Geology Applied Geology BSc 3 years MGeol 4 years Engineering Geology BSc 3 years Penryn 65 None 65 and Geotechnics MGeol 4 years Geology BSc 3 years MGeol 4 years Mathematics Mathematics BSc 3 years 65 MMath 4 years Mathematics, Business and Finance MSci Mathematics with Accounting Mathematics with Economics 70 BSc 3 years Mathematics with Finance Streatham 65 Mathematics with Management Mathematics (Climate Science) 60 average across Mathematics 1 Mathematics (Geophysical and and Mathematics 2 Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics) Mathematics (Mathematical Biology) Mathematical Sciences MSci 4 years 65 (Ecology and Evolution) Mathematical Sciences Penryn 63 (Energy Systems and Control) Mathematical Sciences (Environmental Science) Physics Physics BSc 3 years 60 average across Mathematics 1, Physics with Astrophysics MPhys Streatham 4 years 65 Mathematics 2 and Physical Sciences 65 and Interview Interdisciplinary programmes Electronic Engineering BEng 3 years 60 in Mathematics 2 and Computer Science MEng 4 years Mathematics and Physics BSc 3 years 60 average across Mathematics 1, 65 Streatham 65 Mathematics 2 and Physical Sciences and Interview Natural Sciences None 70 MSci 4 years 34 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates July, September, October and January
Programme length Humanities, Law 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
and Social Science Class hours 22–24 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English • Progress to a wide range of degrees with language teaching Archaeology, English Language and Age requirement Literature, History, and Politics and 16 years and above*
International Studies ranked in the Academic entry requirement top 100 in the world (QS World University Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very Rankings by Subject 2016) good grades.
English language requirements • LLB (Hons) Law is recognised in 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all a number of Common Law countries subskills) or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all • Top 10 in the UK for Drama, Dance and subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language Cinematics (The Complete University Guide 2017) requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details.
If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you CORE MODULES (80 CREDITS) SPECIALIST MODULES (40 CREDITS) have any questions about this test, our experienced British History and Institutions (20 credits) Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) team will be happy to help you. Email your questions English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Introduction to English Law and the English to: [email protected] Introduction to English Law and the English Legal System 2 (20 credits) Legal System 1 (20 credits) Introduction to Film and Literary Studies Award Study Skills (10 credits) (20 credits) Successful completion of the International Foundation programme leads to the award of International Introduction to Psychology (20 credits) Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from the Introduction to World Politics and International University of Exeter. Relations (20 credits) Mathematics 1 (20 credits) Validating body See pages 39 for module descriptions. University of Exeter
TEACHING METHODS Further guidance The modules and teaching methods are varied and include lectures, seminars, group For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. work, problem solving and discussions. The film module incorporates film screenings, writing film reviews and guided visits to the University’s film museum on campus. The * All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study. law module includes running mini-trials on a range of issues, allowing you to develop the ability to present fluent, coherent arguments and present cases like professional lawyers. FOR DATES AND PRICES, In politics and international relations, you will look at case studies of conflict zones. SEE PAGE 62 About our courses and application | 35
DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH OF ENGLISH COMPULSORY OVERALL ACADEMIC STUDY GRADE (%) MODULES FOR GRADE (%) PROGRESSION AND GRADES (%) Arab and Islamic Studies Arabic and Islamic Studies MArabic Streatham 4 years 65 None 70 Archaeology Archaeology BA Archaeology and Anthropology Streatham 3 years 65 None 65 Archaeology with Forensic Science BSc Classics and Ancient History Ancient History BA Streatham 3 years 65 None 65 Classical Studies Drama Drama BA Streatham 3 years 70 in Film and Literary 70 Studies and workshop/ 70 interview English English BA Streatham 70 in Film and 3 years 70 70 Penryn Literary Studies Film Studies Film Studies BA Streatham 3 years 70 70 in Film and 70 Literary Studies History History BA Streatham 3 years 70 None 70 Penryn Law Law LLB Streatham 3 years 70 65 average across Law 1 70 and Law 2 Politics International Relations Penryn BA 3 years 65 None 70 Politics Streatham Politics and International Relations Mpol 4 years Sociology and Philosophy Criminology BSc Philosophy BA Streatham 3 years 65 None 70 Sociology BSc Theology Theology and Religion BA Streatham 3 years 65 None 65 Interdisciplinary programmes Ancient History and Archaeology 65 None 65 Art History and Classical Studies Art History and English 70 in Film and 70 Literary Studies 70 Art History and History Art History and Visual Culture None Art History and Visual Culture 65 65 and Classical Studies Art History and Visual BA Streatham 3 years Culture and Drama 70 in Film and Art History and Visual Literary Studies Culture and English 70 70 Art History and Visual None Culture and History Classical Studies and English 70 in Film and Literary Studies Classical Studies and Philosophy 65 None 65 Classical Studies and Theology 36 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH OF ENGLISH COMPULSORY OVERALL ACADEMIC STUDY GRADE (%) MODULES FOR GRADE (%) PROGRESSION AND GRADES (%) Interdisciplinary programmes (continued) English and Drama 70 in Film and Streatham English and Film Studies Literary Studies English and History Penryn History and Ancient History History and Archaeology Streatham 70 History and International Relations 70 History and Politics Penryn Liberal Arts Philosophy and History BA 3 years None Philosophy and Politics Streatham Philosophy and Sociology Philosophy and Theology 65 Politics and International Relations Penryn 65 Politics and Sociology Politics, Philosophy and Economics Foundation Mathematics 70 Streatham Sociology and Anthropology None Sociology and Criminology Applications for the Flexible Combined Honours programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
“What I really like is that on my programme, we don’t just learn, but we understand. My classmates are from China, USA and Singapore, so I’ve learned a lot about other cultures.”
Kseniia, Ukraine 2014 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter 2015 Completed International Foundation 2015 Progressed to Law at the University of Exeter
“INTO prepared me in numerous ways for university study. The academic knowledge of legal subjects helped me a great deal on the programme and INTO also helped me to settle in Exeter.” Ahmed, Pakistan 2009 Completed International Foundation 2015 Graduated with LLB (Hons) Law from the University of Exeter 2016 Now working as an independent barrister and guest lecturer at the University of Balochistan in Pakistan About our courses and application | 37
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for the International Foundation pathways are below.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, AND MANAGEMENT English for Business Independent Study in Business Introduction to Economics This module will develop your writing and speaking This module will allow you to study a chosen This module introduces, and applies to real skills to meet the demands of your studies. topic area, related to your programme of study world situations, major theoretical models Enhancing your performance in extended written and personal interests. The aim of the module and key terminology of macro and micro- assignments and extended spoken interaction, is to support the development of your planning, economic theory. Topics will include: the such as seminars and group presentations is central research, critical thinking, analysis and self- economic environment; the market mechanism to effective communication in academic English. evaluation skills. You will be encouraged to develop and market failure; market structure and You will learn to organise and support your ideas and apply skills effectively and demonstrate competition; growth; inflation; unemployment; to develop a theme, and use sources competently initiative and enterprise. Throughout your studies international trade; and macroeconomic policy. and in accordance with academic conventions. on this module, you will improve your learning Introduction to Management In addition, you will develop time management and performance as a critical, reflective and Receive an introduction to the characteristics skills, as well as managing your own learning, and independent learner. of different organisations, how businesses are reviewing and planning skills. Introduction to Accounting and Finance managed and business terminology. You will Foundation Mathematics Topics will include: accounting concepts; procedures be able to demonstrate familiarity with business Learn the foundation of mathematics, ideal for used in the preparation of financial statements; aims, strategy, planning, and different approaches degrees in accounting, business, economics, analysis of published information; and using to organisational structure. You will be introduced engineering, mathematics, psychology or science. accounting information to assist with business to the principles of modern management through Topics will include: geometry, logarithm planning. The study of finance focuses on central management theories as well as an investigation and exponential functions; differentiation and issues of how finance is raised and invested to of culture, leadership and motivation. The integration; statistics; and using Microsoft Excel. meet core business objectives. You will be able to range of themes extends to: production; quality; demonstrate an understanding of the nature of communication; social responsibility; and accounting and will have the capacity to undertake business growth and organisation change. appropriate numerical procedures in preparing and analysing statements and management reports.
BIOMEDICAL, LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES English Language for Academic Study Study Skills Introduction to Psychology All students will study English language skills This will help you work in groups, present Learn a range of fundamental issues and concepts for academic study. The module provides the ideas, manage your time, conduct research, drawn from general psychology with a particular core skills in English needed for university-level take lecture notes, organise the content of essays emphasis on their relevance to issues that arise in study and runs the length of the course. and dissertations, and evaluate your own work. everyday life. An indicative list of topics includes the following: the nature of psychology as the Foundation Mathematics Human Biology study of behaviour and mental processes, both Learn the foundation of mathematics, ideal for This module complements the Introduction normal and abnormal; theories and research degrees in accounting, business, economics, to Biological Science module, extending your methods focusing on the main perspectives – engineering, mathematics, psychology or science. knowledge of the basic physiology and cognitive, behaviourist, Freudian and biological; Topics will include: geometry, logarithm functioning of human body systems. There the role of culture; perception, memory and and exponential functions; differentiation and is no practical work but you will develop your intelligence; and ethical issues. integration; statistics; and using Microsoft Excel. ability to interpret data. This module will prepare you for degrees in bioscience, medical sciences Mathematics 1 Introduction to Biological Science and related disciplines. Build on the Foundation Mathematics module to This module will provide an overview of key concepts provide stronger background in the mathematics and subjects in biology in preparation for proceeding Introduction to Chemical Sciences required for higher study of a science-based with a degree programme in the Biological Sciences Develop your understanding of chemical principles discipline. Topics will include: algebra; vectors or Psychology. The module and processes that are relevant to everyday and matrices; further geometry, differentiation will develop your understanding of biological laboratory work. The material will start from the and integration; and more statistics. structures and processes from the cellular to fundamental principles before proceeding to more organism to system level. Topics will include: cellular complex areas. Topics will include: basic organic structure; DNA replication and cell division; genetics; and inorganic chemistry; classification of organic cellular energy generation and evolution; diversity; compounds and their reactions; energy; enthalpy, and ecology. There will be laboratory-based sessions and dynamic equilibrium; reaction kinetics; and designed to support the taught material. spectroscopy and its interpretation. There will be additional laboratory-based sessions designed to support the taught material.
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ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT; MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT English Language for Academic Study Study Skills Introduction to Management All students will study English language skills This will help you work in groups, present ideas, Receive an introduction to the characteristics for academic study. The module provides the manage your time, conduct research, take lecture of different organisations, how businesses are core skills in English needed for university-level notes, organise the content of essays and managed and business terminology. You will study and runs the length of the course. dissertations, and evaluate your own work. be able to demonstrate familiarity with business aims, strategy, planning, and different approaches Foundation Mathematics Introduction to Accounting and Finance to organisational structure. You will be introduced Learn the foundation of mathematics, ideal for Topics will include: accounting concepts; procedures to the principles of modern management through degrees in accounting, business, economics, used in the preparation of financial statements; management theories as well as an investigation engineering, mathematics, psychology or science. analysis of published information; and using of culture, leadership and motivation. The Topics will include: geometry, logarithm accounting information to assist with business range of themes extends to: production; quality; and exponential functions; differentiation and planning. The study of finance focuses on central communication; social responsibility; and integration; statistics; and using Microsoft Excel. issues of how finance is raised and invested to business growth and organisation change. meet core business objectives. You will be able to Introduction to Economics demonstrate an understanding of the nature of Mathematics 1 This module introduces, and applies to real accounting and will have the capacity to undertake Build on the Foundation Mathematics module to world situations, major theoretical models appropriate numerical procedures in preparing and provide stronger background in the mathematics and key terminology of macro and micro- analysing statements and management reports. required for higher study of a science-based economic theory. Topics will include: the discipline. Topics will include: algebra; vectors and economic environment; the market mechanism matrices; further geometry, differentiation and and market failure; market structure and integration; and more statistics. competition; growth; inflation; unemployment; international trade; and macroeconomic policy.
ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES English Language for Academic Study Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2 All students will study English language skills Build on the Foundation Mathematics module to This module introduces some of the topics in areas for academic study. The module provides the provide stronger background in the mathematics of mathematics that you will meet when studying core skills in English needed for university-level required for higher study of a science-based in higher scientific disciplines, as well as to provide study and runs the length of the course. discipline. Topics will include: algebra; vectors necessary background knowledge for studying and matrices; further geometry, differentiation mathematics at a higher level. Following on from Foundation Mathematics and integration; and more statistics. topics covered in Mathematics 1, topics will include: Learn the foundation of mathematics, ideal more trigonometry; further differentiation and for degrees in accounting, business, economics, Study Skills integration; complex numbers; and mechanics. This engineering, mathematics, psychology or This will help you work in groups, present module must be taken by students aiming to progress science. Topics will include: geometry, logarithm ideas, manage your time, conduct research, take to all programmes except Computer Science. and exponential functions; differentiation and lecture notes, organise the content of essays integration; statistics; and using Microsoft Excel. and dissertations, and evaluate your own work.
Introduction to Physical Science Introduction to Computer Science This module will provide an introduction to The basis for degrees that involve computing, the the fundamental concepts of physical science, course has been designed to be relevant to modern providing a foundation for further study of computing with an emphasis on how computers materials, structures, mechanics and electronics are used in today’s world. Topics will include: the at a level necessary to commence an Engineering history of computing; operating systems; programs degree. You will develop an understanding of the and applications; databases; communications; fundamentals of physics and the interrelationship networks; the internet; clients and servers; HTML between atomic structure and the properties of and safety; and security and encryption. Ethical matter and how to apply these concepts to the issues of the web will be considered. Practical analysis of mechanical, electrical and thermal sessions will include: file system navigation; use problems. There will be laboratory-based sessions of the command prompt; applications (emphasis on designed to support the taught material. human computer interaction); a database project; and writing web pages.
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HUMANITIES, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCE British History and Institutions Foundation Mathematics Introduction to Psychology This module provides an overview of the Learn the foundation of mathematics, ideal Learn a range of fundamental issues and concepts key developments in British history and for degrees in accounting, business, economics, drawn from general psychology with a particular politics, 1900–1950. Topics will include: engineering, mathematics, psychology or emphasis on their relevance to issues that arise in liberal reforms of the early 20th century; science. Topics will include: geometry, logarithm everyday life. An indicative list of topics includes the Suffragette Movement; economic and exponential functions; differentiation and the following: the nature of psychology as the depression and the General Strike; the rise integration; statistics; and using Microsoft Excel. study of behaviour and mental processes, both of the Labour Party; the beginning of the normal and abnormal; theories and research Introduction to English Law Welfare State; Britain and the European methods focusing on the main perspectives – and the English Legal System 2 Union; Thatcherism; women in Britain cognitive, behaviourist, Freudian and biological; Following on from the topics covered in Introduction since 1945; and the media. the role of culture; perception, memory and to Law and the English Legal System 1, it will cover intelligence; and ethical issues. English Language for Academic Study how the English legal system has been affected All students will study English language skills by developments in human rights law, as well as Introduction to World Politics for academic study. The module provides the the basic elements of two more core subjects – tort and International Relations core skills in English needed for university- law and land law. Topics include: the impact of the Understand world politics and international level study and runs the length of the course. incorporation of the European Convention of Human relations by looking at global events since the Rights into English law; the basic foundations of tort end of the Second World War. Topics will include: Introduction to English Law law; and the basic foundations of land law. the formation of the United Nations; the increasing and the English Legal System 1 importance of International Law; and the Cover the basic structure of English law and its legal Introduction to Film and Literary Studies changing relationship between states and other system, and the foundations of the substantive law This module provides an introduction to the study international bodies. You will also discuss and of contract and criminal law. Topics will include: the of literature and film from a range of perspectives. analyse the relationship between national politics English court system; the doctrine of precedent; This includes textual analysis of the form and style and a nation’s foreign policy, and the effects of the basic foundations of criminal law; and the basic of selected poetic, literary and filmic texts, the international bodies and ideology. foundations of contract law. development of an awareness of the contexts of production and reception, and an understanding Mathematics 1 Study Skills of critical concepts such as narrative, genre and Build on the Foundation Mathematics module to This will help you work in groups, present ideas, adaptation in literature and film. By the end of provide stronger background in the mathematics manage your time, conduct research, take this module, you will be able to discuss and required for higher study of a science-based lecture notes, organise the content of essays analyse relevant theoretical issues through discipline. Topics will include: algebra; vectors and dissertations, and evaluate your own work. seminars and essay writing. and matrices; further geometry, differentiation and integration; and more statistics.
Core module Specialist module
“INTO helped me a lot on the way to achieve my goals. The Foundation programme helped me to bridge the gap between school and university. INTO gave me valuable experience of preparing myself to adapt to a different study environment, and the tutors gave me a lot of support and guidance.”
Li Xinshuang, China 2013 Completed International Foundation 2016 Graduated with BA (Hons) Economics and Finance from the University of Exeter with First Class Honours 2016 Now studying MPhil Real Estate Finance at the University of Cambridge
“INTO’s a great starting point. When I began my degree I was already used to the University and the culture. Exeter is a great place to study my course because it is so close to nature and I can learn from the best academics.”
Sarthok, Bangladesh 2012 Completed International Foundation 2015 Graduated with BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology and Ecology from the University of Exeter with First Class Honours 2016 Now studying for a PhD in Genetics at Pennsylvania State University, US 40 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
International Year One
Prepare for direct entry to the second year of a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Exeter. Focusing on developing your academic and undergraduate research skills, as well as improving your English language abilities, the programme covers everything you need in order to progress successfully to the University.
WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME BENEFITS ACADEMIC SUPPORT YEAR ONE? • You are a student of the Throughout your programme you will • A guaranteed route to Year 2 University from day one. receive advice and feedback from your of an undergraduate degree • A quality-assured, teachers during seminars and tutorials. at the University of Exeter. university-validated programme. You will also have regular one-to-one tutorial • On successful completion of this meetings with your personal tutor where you • A tailor-made programme designed in will discuss your achievements, progress and programme you will be able to complete partnership with the University of Exeter. a degree in two or three years; the same plan for effective future study. Your tutor will amount of time as a direct entry student. • A campus-based programme with access be able to answer any questions and provide to world-class university facilities. guidance, to ensure your academic success. • A programme designed to improve your English language skills, increase your • University-style teaching with high Assessment will be through examinations knowledge of academic theory, and contact hours and small class sizes. and coursework including: written develop your understanding of • Qualified and experienced teachers. assignments, practical exercises, group and key academic subjects. individual research projects, presentations • Guaranteed progression to your and problem-solving exercises. • An opportunity to develop necessary chosen degree, subject to meeting study and research skills to prepare progression requirements. HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME? Depending on your English language for undergraduate study. • Professional help and support level the programme lasts three terms. • A programme to help you adjust to with your application to university. If you meet the programme’s academic the challenges of UK higher education. requirements, but do not meet the minimum The programme has four pathways: English language requirements, you can • Accounting and Finance undertake English language preparation before entering the International Year One • Engineering programme. Examples of these study routes • Management and Business Economics are set out in the chart below. • Psychology SCHOLARSHIPS Generous scholarships are available, find out more at: YOUR STUDY PLAN www.intostudy.com/exeter/scholarships
2017 2018 JUL START SEP START JAN START JUN END AUG END
IELTS 5.5 EUS IELTS 6.0* International Year One (3 term) SEP START Enter Year 2 of undergraduate IELTS 5.5 EUS IELTS 6.0* International Year One (3 term) degree
EUS: English for University Study
* English language requirements in subskills differ depending on pathway. See the relevant key facts for specific requirements. About our courses and application | 41
"Studying management and marketing at Exeter meant I had to do group work and assignments. These experiences have helped me to work with different people, improve my communication skills, given me the ability to solve problems and helped me become a great team player – these are all skills I use daily in my job.”
Stephanie, Indonesia
2013 2016 2011 Graduated with BA (Hons) Now working as a Brand Completed Management from the Manager for Unicharm International Year One University of Exeter with Upper Second Class Honours in Indonesia 42 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Year One Start dates September and January
Programme length Accounting and Finance 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours 20–22 hours per week • 10th in the UK for Accounting and Finance Class sizes (The Times and The Sunday Times Maximum of 16 students per Good University Guide 2016) class for English language teaching Age requirement • Top 150 in the world for Accounting and Finance 16 years and above*
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016) Academic entry requirement Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree • Prepare for a degree that offers exemptions with good grades or equivalent. from the exams of six professional bodies English language entry requirements including the ACCA and CIMA 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language CORE MODULES (120 CREDITS) requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details. English Language Skills for Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) Undergraduate Studies (30 credits) Management Concepts and Practice (15 credits) If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must Introduction to Financial Accounting (15 credits) Principles of Economics have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you Introduction to Management Accounting (Microeconomics) (15 credits) have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions (15 credits) Principles of Economics to: [email protected] (Macroeconomics) (15 credits)
See page 46 for module descriptions. Award Successful completion of International Year One TEACHING METHODS leads to the initial award of Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Exeter. This programme gives you an understanding of the business environments in which accountancy operates, introducing you to the main financial reports, from source documents to simple published Validating body financial statements. Group work exercises include scenarios such as improving cash flow to small University of Exeter businesses, whilst learning how to use statistics to help you to make sensible business decisions. Further guidance PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. DEGREE AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY OVERALL PROGRAMME OF STUDY GRADE MODULES AND ACADEMIC * All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study. (%) GRADES (%) GRADE (%) Accounting BSc 55% average FOR DATES AND PRICES, and Finance (Hons) across Introduction SEE PAGE 62 Business BA to Financial and Accounting (Hons) Streatham 2 years 70 55 Accounting and Introduction to Management Accounting About our courses and application | 43
Key facts International Year One Start dates September only
Programme length Engineering 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours 24 hours per week on average • Top 20 in the UK for Electrical and Class sizes Electronic, Mechanical and General Maximum of 16 students per Engineering (The Times and The Sunday class for English language teaching Times Good University Guide 2016) Age requirement 16 years and above**
• 1st for ‘overall satisfaction’ in General Academic entry requirement Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or Engineering (The National Student Survey 2014) first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent • 94th in the world for Engineering and English language entry requirements Technology (Times Higher Education World 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 University Rankings 2015–2016) in all subskills) or equivalent. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details. CORE MODULES (90 CREDITS) SPECIALIST MODULES (30 CREDITS) If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must English Language and Study Skills Electronics for Engineers (15 credits)* have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you for Engineering (30 credits) Engineering Mechanics (15 credits) have any questions about this test, our experienced Core Engineering (Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits) team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: [email protected] Materials and Electronics) (15 credits) Core Engineering (Project) (15 credits) Award Engineering Mathematics (30 credits) Successful completion of International Year One See page 46 for module descriptions. leads to the initial award of Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Exeter. * In Semester 2 students taking Electronics for Engineers must choose either Engineering Mechanics or Materials and Manufacturing. Validating body University of Exeter TEACHING METHODS You will have the unique opportunity to attend lecturers alongside first year university Further guidance students for some of your academic modules. You will use industry-standard, three- For further guidance please check with the INTO dimensional Computer Aided Design software, as well as have use of up-to-date Admissions Office or your education counsellor. laboratory facilities for a variety of tasks such as injection moulding and material testing. ** All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study. Recent trips included a guided tour of Bloodhound SSC, and Silverstone race track.
PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER FOR DATES AND PRICES, DEGREE AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY OVERALL SEE PAGE 62 PROGRAMME OF STUDY GRADE (%) MODULES AND ACADEMIC GRADES (%) GRADE (%) Civil Engineering MEng 3 years BEng 2 years Civil and None Environmental MEng 3 years Engineering Electronic Electronics for Engineering BEng 2 years Engineers Engineering MEng 3 years
BEng Streatham 2 years 65 50 Engineering and MEng 3 years Management BEng Engineering BSc 2 years None Mathematics (Hons) Materials MEng 3 years Engineering BEng 2 years Mechanical MEng 3 years Engineering BEng 2 years 44 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts International Year One Start dates September and January
Programme length Management and 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours Business Economics 20–22 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per • 8th in the UK for Business and Management class for English language teaching Studies (The Complete University Guide 2017) Age requirement 16 years and above*
• 12th in the UK for Business and Economics Academic entry requirement Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or (The Times and The Sunday Times Good first year of overseas university degree University Guide 2016) with good grades or equivalent
English language entry requirements • Strong professional association links, IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and including Chartered Management Institute and the no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. If you do not meet the minimum English language Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details.
If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you CORE MODULES (120 CREDITS) have any questions about this test, our experienced Accounting for Management and Economics (15 credits) team will be happy to help you. Email your questions English Language Skills for Undergraduate Studies (30 credits) to: [email protected] Fundamentals of Marketing (15 credits) Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) Award Management Concepts and Practice (15 credits) Successful completion of International Year One leads to the initial award of Certificate of Higher Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) (15 credits) Education (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Exeter. Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) (15 credits)
See page 46 for module descriptions. Validating body University of Exeter TEACHING METHODS You will take part in problem-solving activities with real business scenarios, such as looking at how Further guidance to extend the product life cycle of well-known chocolate bars. You will also have discussions with HR For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. professionals from local organisations, learning how to resolve complex Human Resources issues. * All students must be 17 by the PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER end of their first term of study. DEGREE AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY OVERALL FOR DATES AND PRICES, PROGRAMME OF STUDY GRADE MODULES AND ACADEMIC SEE PAGE 62 (%) GRADES (%) GRADE (%)
Business and BA 55 in Management (Hons) Management Concepts and Practice module Business BSc 55 average Economics (Hons) in Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) and Principles Streatham 2 years 70 55 of Economics (Macroeconomics) modules Management BA 55 in with Marketing (Hons) Management Concepts and Practice and 55 in Fundamentals of Marketing About our courses and application | 45
Key facts International Year One Start dates September only
Programme length Psychology 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours 18–22 hours per week
• Top 100 in the world for Psychology Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016) class for English language teaching
• Specialist facilities for the study of brain Age requirement activity, mood disorders, animal behaviour and 16 years and above* Academic entry requirement cognitive and social psychology Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree • Degree programmes are accredited by with good grades or equivalent.
the British Pyschological Society English language entry requirements IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and listening and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent CORE MODULES (120 CREDITS) If you do not meet the minimum English language Cognition, Emotion and Development (15 credits) requirements you should apply for English for University Introduction to Biological Psychology (15 credits) Study. Please see page 52 for course details. Introduction to Clinical Psychology (15 credits) If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you Introduction to Social Psychology (15 credits) must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) visa. If you have any questions about this test, our Introduction to Research Methods (15 credits) experienced team will be happy to help you. Email Psychological Concepts, Language and Study Skills (30 credits) your questions to: [email protected]
See page 47 for module descriptions. Award Successful completion of International Year One TEACHING METHODS leads to the initial award of Certificate of Higher You will study many of these modules alongside first year university students and will Education (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Exeter. be taught through lectures and seminars. In addition, you will participate in workshops, Validating body group work, discussions, tutorials and give presentations. You will have access to specialist University of Exeter laboratories and facilities for the measurement of eye movements and the recording and modification of brain activity, and for studies of cognitive and social psychology. Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Admissions Office or your education counsellor. * All students must be 17 by the DEGREE AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH ENGLISH COMPULSORY OVERALL end of their first term of study. PROGRAMME OF STUDY GRADE (%) MODULES AND ACADEMIC GRADES (%) GRADE (%) FOR DATES AND PRICES, Psychology BSc Streatham 2 years 70 40 in Introduction 50 (Hons) to Statistics SEE PAGE 62 40 in Introduction to Research Methods 68 in Psychological Concepts, Language and Study Skills 46 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the modules for the International Year One pathways are below.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND English Language Skills English Language and Study Skills for BUSINESS ECONOMICS for Undergraduate Studies Engineering Accounting for Management This module will improve your language proficiency This module will improve your language proficiency and Economics within the context of your studies, in order to: within the context of your studies, in order to: This module is an introduction to the complementary • develop the ability to read complex academic • develop the ability to read complex academic concepts of financial accounting and management texts and extract relevant information texts and extract relevant information accounting for non-accountants. It will cover • produce written assignments in an appropriate • produce written assignments in an appropriate the principles of interpreting published financial format following academic conventions format following academic conventions information and methods for using accounting as • develop fluency and confidence in seminar • develop fluency and confidence in seminar an important tool for decision making. discussions and the delivery of presentations discussions and the delivery of presentations English Language Skills for • enhance the ability to extract • enhance the ability to extract relevant Undergraduate Studies relevant information from lectures information from lectures This module will improve your language proficiency • produce a written assessment based • produce a written assessment based within the context of your studies, in order to: on extensive reading and some on extensive reading and some • develop the ability to read complex academic library-based research library-based research texts and extract relevant information • produce written assignments in an appropriate Introduction to Financial Accounting Core Engineering (Mechanics, format following academic conventions You will be introduced to the main financial Materials and Electronics) • develop fluency and confidence in seminar reports, from source documents through to simple This module will introduce key concepts of discussions and the delivery of presentations published financial statements. The module will structures, mechanics and electronics in order to • enhance the ability to extract also cover the scope of financial reporting in the provide a basis for further study in these areas. relevant information from lectures UK and the basics of the interpretation of Core Engineering (Project) • produce a written assessment based published accounting information. This module will provide the basis for on extensive reading and some Introduction to Management Accounting developing the transferable and personal library-based research You will be introduced to basic cost accounting skills appropriate to university study and processes and both long and short-term decision- to later professional life through topics such Fundamentals of Marketing making techniques. Using calculations you as engineering drawing, design, and health This module provides you with a consumer- will learn to evaluate the outcomes of various and safety through completing a mini-project. oriented perspective on marketing, enabling you scenarios and make reasoned recommendations. Engineering Mathematics to understand the social and psychological forces Introduction to Statistics This module will extend your mathematical skills in the planning of marketing strategies. It looks In this module you will have training on a variety of to the level necessary to complete a BEng or MEng at marketing and consumption in the context of statistical methods commonly used in research. You degree programme. It will cover topics which are globalisation and considers the ethics of marketing will learn how to use statistics to draw conclusions, fundamental to engineers in their professional practices in relation to sustainable environments. make sensible business decisions and justify your career. It will cover the application of mathematics Introduction to Statistics findings in business presentations. to engineering problems. In this module you will have training on a variety of Management Concepts and Practice Electronics for Engineers statistical methods commonly used in research. You This module is designed to: introduce management This module takes you into the world of electronic will learn how to use statistics to draw conclusions, and organisational concepts and related theories; engineering. Topics include both analogue and make sensible business decisions and justify your examine the formulation and implementation digital signals including an introduction to semi- findings in business presentations. of business strategy; and explain the main conductor devices. Study of Boolean algebra and Management Concepts and Practice management issues in marketing, human the fundamentals of logic gates leads to the design This module is designed to: introduce resources and operations. of combinational and sequential logic circuits and management and organisational concepts their applications. You are introduced to a vast field Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) and related theories; examine the formulation that covers everything from radio to spaceflight. This module explores the national economy; and implementation of business strategy; and banking, money and interest rates; the Engineering Mechanics explain the main management issues in marketing, relationship between money and goods This module will introduce you to fundamental human resources and operations. markets; fiscal and monetary policy and concepts of solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) supply-side economics. Materials and Manufacturing This module explores the national economy; Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) This module will enable you to develop banking, money and interest rates; the This introductory economics module explores the an awareness of principle engineering relationship between money and goods foundations of microeconomics looking at supply, materials, their fabrication, and their markets; fiscal and monetary policy and demand and elasticity; government intervention in technical and economic considerations. supply-side economics. the market; profit maximisation; alternative theories Laboratory sessions will allow you Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) of the firm; the theory of the distibution of income to develop practical skills. This introductory economics module explores the and markets, efficiency and the public interest. foundations of microeconomics looking at supply, demand and elasticity; government intervention in the market; profit maximisation; alternative theories of the firm; the theory of the distibution of income and markets, efficiency and the public interest.
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PSYCHOLOGY Cognition, Emotion and Development Introduction to Statistics The main concepts of cognitive and In this module you will have training on a variety developmental psychology are presented in of different statistical techniques commonly used this module. You will learn how to investigate in research conducted by psychologists through mental representations in adults and cognitive lectures, practicals and tutorials. processes in the developing child that enable Introduction to Research Methods humans to select and interpret information made You will learn the basic skills necessary to available by the senses, to categorise objects, understand and conduct research in psychology. to understand language, to remember, and to You will also get first-hand experience what extent humans are consciously aware of participating in psychological research, of these processes and representations. learn how to design experiments, to write Introduction to Biological Psychology reports and to work with literature sources. “INTO definitely helped me In this module you are introduced to the basic Psychological Concepts, during my transition year concepts of the physiological and neurobiological Language and Study Skills mechanisms underlying the generation and control from high school to university Improve your language proficiency within the of behaviour in humans and animals. Topics covered context of psychology, in order to: and achieve a good result, include the structure and functions of brains; • develop the ability to read complex academic neuronal communication and how genes, hormones texts and extract relevant information which then helped me get and neurotransmitters in various physiological • produce written assignments in processes affect behaviour, cognition, emotions, a job with PwC.” an appropriate format following motivation and development. academic conventions Priscilla, Indonesia Introduction to Clinical Psychology • develop fluency and confidence 2011 Completed International Year One Learn about major mental health and neuro- in seminar discussions and the 2013 Graduated with BA (Hons) Accounting developmental disorders, gaining valuable insights delivery of presentations. into how such problems arise, the treatments that and Finance from the University of Exeter may be offered, and how they are of benefit. You will also have additional support and tuition 2016 Now working as a Senior in areas covered by your psychology modules. Introduction to Social Psychology Associate for PwC in Indonesia Social psychology seeks to understand how people think, feel and act in relation to others and the world around them. The topics of interest to social psychologists cover almost everything humans do, from personal choices to conflict and violence in society. Because social psychology is applicable to so many domains, it is also directly relevant to everyday life – by learning about social psychology, students also learn something about themselves.
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Graduate Diploma
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees at the University of Exeter. Focusing on developing your academic and postgraduate research skills, as well as improving your English language abilities, the programme covers everything you need in order to progress successfully to the University.
WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME BENEFITS HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME? GRADUATE DIPLOMA? • You are a student of the Depending on your English language level • A guaranteed route to a postgraduate University from day one. the programme lasts three terms. If you degree at the University of Exeter. • A quality-assured, need a term of English language preparation • A programme designed to improve university-validated programme. to improve your English before starting the your English language skills, increase Graduate Diploma, you should apply for the • A tailor-made programme designed in Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma your knowledge of academic theory, partnership with the University of Exeter. and develop your understanding of key prior to progressing to the Graduate Diploma academic subjects at postgraduate level. • University-style teaching with high in September or January. contact hours and small class sizes. • An opportunity to develop the You will benefit from a combined necessary study and research skills • Qualified and experienced teachers. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies to prepare for postgraduate study. • Guaranteed progression to your (CAS) for the duration of the Pre-sessional and Graduate Diploma programme. You will • A programme to help you adjust to the chosen postgraduate degree, subject to meeting progression requirements. need to achieve the required level of English challenges of UK higher education. before you are able to progress to the • Professional help and support The programme has two pathways: Graduate Diploma programme. with your application to university. • Finance If you need more than one term’s English • Intensive English language tuition. language preparation, you can join our English • Management for University Study programme. Examples of ACADEMIC SUPPORT the programmes are in the chart below. Throughout your programme you will receive advice and feedback from your teachers SCHOLARSHIPS during seminars and tutorials. You will also Generous scholarships are available, have regular one-to-one tutorial meetings find out more at: with your personal tutor where you will www.intostudy.com/exeter/scholarships discuss your achievements, progress and plan for effective future study. Your tutor will be able to answer any questions and provide guidance, to ensure your academic success. Assessment will be through examinations and coursework including: written assignments, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
YOUR STUDY PLAN
2017 2018 JUL START SEP/OCT START JAN START JUN END AUG END
IELTS 5.0 Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma IELTS 5.5 Graduate Diploma (3 terms) (10 weeks)
IELTS 5.5 Graduate Diploma (3 terms) SEP START Progress to IELTS 5.0 Pre-sessional English postgraduate for Graduate Diploma IELTS 5.5 Graduate Diploma (3 terms) degree (10 weeks)
IELTS 5.5 Graduate Diploma (3 terms) About our courses and application | 49
Key facts Graduate Diploma Start dates Graduate Diploma September and January
Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma Finance July and October
Programme length Graduate Diploma • Top 50 in the world for Financial Analysis 3 terms or approximately 9 months* and Fund Management (Financial Times Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma 10 weeks* Masters in Finance league table 2015) Class hours • MSc Finance and Investment recognised 20 hours per week by Chartered Institute for Securities and Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class Investment as offering leadership in academic for English language teaching
education in the area of financial markets Academic requirement First degree or equivalent or Diploma (3–5 years) • The Business School is Top 10 with high grades and work experience. in the UK for all main subject areas English language entry requirement 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 (The Complete University Guide 2016) in all subskills) or equivalent
Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma: IELTS 5.0 (with at least one subskill at 5.5 LANGUAGE MODULE SUBJECT MODULES SPECIALIST MODULE and no subskill below 5.0) or equivalent (30 CREDITS) (60 CREDITS) (30 CREDITS) If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University English Language and Human Resource Fundamentals of Investments Study. Please see page 52 for course details. Communication Skills (30 credits) Management (15 credits) (30 credits) Financial Management Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is (15 credits) able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please Marketing Management see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives (15 credits) Operations Management Award (15 credits) Successful completion of Graduate Diploma leads to See page 51 for module descriptions. the award of Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (FHEQ Level 6) from the University of Exeter. TEACHING METHODS This programme will develop your knowledge and skills in managing people, operations Validating body University of Exeter and the finance of a business. The specialist investments module includes portfolio management performance, developing your skills in the art of making decisions about Further guidance investment mix and policy. You will also carry out mock exercises in equity analysis. For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER * You will benefit from a combined DEGREE PROGRAMME LENGTH OF ENGLISH OVERALL ACADEMIC Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) STUDY GRADE (%) GRADE (%) for the duration of the Pre-sessional and Graduate Diploma programme. MSc Financial Analysis and 12 months 70 70 with a minimum of 70 average in Fund Management two finance modules MSc Finance and Management 65 with a minimum of 65 average in FOR DATES AND PRICES, 9 or 12 months MSc Finance and Investment two finance modules SEE PAGE 62 MSc Financial Mathematics 12 months 65 65 MSc Marketing and 65 with a minimum of 65 average in 9 months Financial Services two finance modules 50 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Key facts Graduate Diploma Start dates Graduate Diploma September and January
Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma Management July and October
Programme length Graduate Diploma • The Business School is Top 10 in the UK 3 terms or approximately 9 months** for all main subject areas (The Complete Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma 10 weeks** University Guide 2016) Class hours • 2nd in the UK for Hospitality, Leisure and 20 hours per week Tourism (The Times and The Sunday Times Good Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class University Guide 2016) for English languaget eaching
Academic requirements • MSc Marketing accredited by First degree or equivalent or Diploma (3–5 years) The Chartered Institute of Marketing with high grades and work experience. For One Planet MBA or MPA: 3 years of work experience, post graduation at managerial level in the private or public sector or related organisations. LANGUAGE MODULE SUBJECT MODULES SPECIALIST MODULE (30 CREDITS) (60 CREDITS) (30 CREDITS) English language entry requirements 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 English Language and Human Resource Management (15 credits) Business-based dissertation in all subskills) or equivalent Communication Skills (30 Financial Management (15 credits) (30 credits) Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma: credits) Marketing Management (15 credits) or Operations Management (15 credits) IELTS 5.0 (with at least one subskill at 5.5 Public Administration-based and no subskill below 5.0) or equivalent dissertation (30 credits) If you do not meet the minimum English language See page 51 for module descriptions. requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 52 for course details.
TEACHING METHODS Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is This programme will develop your knowledge and skills in managing people, operations and the able to accept other English language qualifications. finance of a business. At the end of the programme you will use your learning to conduct research For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives and produce a dissertation with the support of a highly experienced supervisor. Examples of dissertation topics have included What makes people happier at work?, The effectiveness of Award self-service checkouts, and The future of the shop: on-line versus in-store shopping. Successful completion of Graduate Diploma leads to the award of Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (FHEQ Level 6) from the University of Exeter. PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER DEGREE PROGRAMME LENGTH OF ENGLISH OVERALL ACADEMIC Validating body STUDY GRADE (%) GRADE (%) University of Exeter Master's in Public 65 Further guidance Administration (MPA)*† 12 months For further guidance please check with the INTO One Planet MBA* 70 with 60 minimum in Admissions Office or your education counsellor. Business-based dissertation ** You will benefit from a combined MSc Human Resource Management 9 or 12 months Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) MSc International Hospitality 12 months for the duration of the Pre-sessional and Management Graduate Diploma programme. 70 MSc International Management 9 or 12 months MSc International Tourism 65 FOR DATES AND PRICES, Management SEE PAGE 62 MSc IT Management for Business 12 months MSc Marketing MSc International Supply Chain Management
* Applicants wanting to progress to the MBA/MPA are expected to have at least three years’ relevant post graduation work experience and must include a CV with their application so that their work experience can be assessed prior to receiving an offer for the Graduate Diploma.
† For progression to Master’s in Public Administration, students can complete the Graduate Diploma in Management and a specialist dissertation in Public Administration. About our courses and application | 51
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the language, subject and specialist modules for the Graduate Diploma pathways are below.
FINANCE MANAGEMENT L English Language and Communication Skills L English Language and Communication Skills Develop your English language proficiency Develop your English language proficiency and knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and and knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation along with skills of reading, pronunciation along with skills of reading, writing, writing, speaking and listening. You will also speaking and listening. You will also learn skills learn skills for academic study at a UK university. for academic study at a UK university. • Grammar and vocabulary - Work • Grammar and vocabulary - Work in a systematic way on key areas in a systematic way on key areas “I’m really pleased with of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. my progress. My writing • Reading - Develop fluency and comprehension • Reading - Develop fluency and comprehension skills through extensive reading. Learn skills through extensive reading. Learn skills improved a lot during strategies for reading critically and improve strategies for reading critically and improve the INTO programme. I’d your study skills for assignments. your study skills for assignments. • Writing - Engage in the different stages • Writing - Engage in the different stages never written an essay of the writing process; study the language of the writing process; study the language in English before. I think of academic texts and different genres of of academic texts and different genres of writing, and use source references. writing, and use source references. talking with native speakers • Speaking and listening - Practise • Speaking and listening - Practise also helped me a lot.” listening; note-taking; presentation listening; note-taking; presentation skills and seminar discussion skills. skills and seminar discussion skills. Hidetaka, Japan
SU Human Resource Management SU Human Resource Management 2013 Completed Graduate Diploma You will develop your knowledge and skills in You will develop your knowledge and skills in 2014 Graduated with MSc International managing people. This module will enable you managing people. This module will enable you to Management from the University of Exeter to understand how to negotiate with as well understand how to negotiate with as well as how 2016 Now working as a a Human Resource as how to support and reward teams and to support and reward teams and individuals for individuals for whom you are responsible. whom you are responsible. Specialist for Pasona in the US
SU Financial Management SU Financial Management You will study the techniques used in managing You will study the techniques used in managing the finance of a business, and how to monitor the finance of a business, and how to monitor and control business performance. and control business performance.
SU Marketing Management SU Marketing Management You will learn how to analyse marketing You will learn how to analyse marketing processes, investigate the purpose of processes, investigate the purpose of marketing within a business context, and marketing within a business context, apply marketing to practical situations. and apply marketing to practical situations.
SU Operations Management SU Operations Management You will develop knowledge of the role You will develop knowledge of the role and contribution of operations management and contribution of operations management and production functions in business. and production functions in business. Fundamentals of Investments Business-based dissertation “The campus is beautiful This module will equip you with a fundamental You will acquire the skills for dissertation knowledge of investment theory and provide writing. The dissertation itself brings together and INTO’s facilities are also a rigorous understanding of the concepts and all the skills and knowledge you have gained in techniques used by finance specialists. It will the taught programme. Writing the dissertation fantastic. I remember the first enable you to apply these concepts to the gives you the opportunity to apply these skills day here, the atmosphere was practical application of investment analysis. to a specific business-based problem. You will be encouraged to develop independent study skills very buzzy. The staff really and be given an opportunity to develop your cared about how we felt. They communication and presentation skills.
Public Administration-based dissertation knew that for some of us, it This is for students who wish to progress was the first time we had left to the Master’s in Public Administration. It is similar in content and appearance home and come half way round to the business-based dissertation. the world to pursue our career.”
Sun Zhishang, China 2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter 2014 Completed Graduate Diploma L Language module SU Subject module Specialist module 2016 Graduated with MSc Finance and Investment from the University of Exeter 52 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Improving your English
We understand that for many international students, English is not their first language, and you may be worried about how you will cope with studying in a different language. To help you to continue to improve your language skills, we offer a range of courses and support services – some of which you can access even before you arrive in the UK.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ONCE YOU ARE HERE INTO Get Ready for English Online support Monitoring your progress If your offer is conditional on meeting the Taking part in GOLD, our free online tutoring To help monitor your progress and ensure minimum English language requirements, module, may be recommended to continue you stay on track, you will be assessed both you will automatically be invited to enrol on to help you to improve your English. You can on arrival and throughout your studies. our INTO Get Ready for English course. study up to seven hours per week, with two Working in partnership with Cambridge It is a free, tutored online course that helps you ‘live’ classes each week. Studying online English Language Assessment, part of the practise and improve your English in preparation gives you the flexibility to choose when University of Cambridge, we have produced for studying abroad. You can take part in you want to study, and if you need any a standardised assessment for students. the whole course or choose from particular help, you can contact your online tutor. Cambridge is recognised as the world activities that will be of most benefit. leaders in the field of language assessment, • Get expert, personalised feedback providing you with an internationally from our UK-based tutors. recognised qualification. • Gain a better understanding of your current level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. • Study flexibly in your own time.
To find out more, visit: www.intostudy.com/get-ready-for-english
English for University Study Key facts Start dates Our enhanced English for University Study (EUS) course October, January, April and June provides intensive preparation for students intending to join Course length a pre-university academic programme or university degree, 1–4 terms and is perfect for students who intend to make more rapid Class hours 20 hours of taught lessons plus an additional progress in their language and academic skills. 10 learning hours
WHAT IS ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY? Age requirement 16 years and above* You will focus on increasing your ability in Teaching includes both face-to-face and core reading, writing, speaking and listening online learning. You will be taught by English language entry requirement skills, as well as developing your vocabulary. qualified English language professionals, and From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) or equivalent Through practising what you have learned throughout the course you will undertake Undergraduate students in class, you will become more fluent and regular practice tests, ensuring you develop Students intending to progress to an INTO academic confident in using English. the skills and confidence required to excel programme and aiming to increase their IELTS score by in end of term examination. one full point in a term should enter the course with a score of between IELTS 4.0 and 5.5, depending on the English for University Study classes entry requirement for their academic programme. are taught in Duryard House. Postgraduate students Students intending to progress to the Graduate Diploma or university degree with a requirement of IELTS 6.0 or FOR DATES AND PRICES, 6.5, who enter the course with a score of IELTS 5.5, will SEE PAGE 62 typically improve by half an IELTS point per term. * All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study. About our courses and application | 53
Pre-sessional English Key facts Start dates June and July The Pre-sessional English course provides short and Course length intensive preparation in academic English for students 10 or 6 weeks who are already academically qualified and are due to Class hours start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the 20 hours per week University of Exeter in September 2017. Class size Maximum of 16 students per class WHAT IS THE PRE-SESSIONAL ASSESSMENT ENGLISH COURSE? You will be assessed to determine whether Age requirement • A programme designed to improve your you have met the University’s English 17 years and above English language skills to the level requirements before progressing to your Academic entry requirement required by your chosen degree. degree programme. Methods of You must hold an offer of a place on a degree • Teaching and assessments tailored to assessment include: programme at the University of Exeter. the requirements of university study. • written texts English language requirement • Learn with students studying the same, • extended essays Only an official IELTS or other secure English language or similar subjects at university. test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English • listening tests language proficiency. • Focus on content-specific vocabulary, • presentations 10 week minimum entry requirement: grammar, style and structure. • portfolio work IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) • Attend lectures from specialists on topics 6 week minimum entry requirement: relevant to your future studies. Acceptance onto a course is at the IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) discretion of the University of Exeter. • Practise speaking English on specific Please note that there is variation in requirements depending on intended degree programme. topics related to your degree programme. PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH • Adapt to living and studying in the UK FOR GRADUATE DIPLOMA Further guidance prior to beginning your degree studies. If you are looking to improve your For further information please check with the INTO core English language skills before Admissions Office or your education counsellor. WHO SHOULD APPLY? continuing on to the Graduate Diploma, This course is suitable for you if you hold an see pages 49 and 50. FOR DATES AND PRICES, offer from the University of Exeter, and need SEE PAGE 62 to improve your English language level before starting a degree programme in September. Your course length will depend on your current language level and degree requirements. How to apply
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CHECKLIST Completed application form, signed by the student or the parent/legal guardian. Copy(ies) of available relevant academic certificate(s) in English. WHAT Copy(ies) of available English language certificate(s) in English. DOCUMENTS Full details of previous study in the UK. DO I NEED? CV and personal statement (for Graduate Diploma applicants only). Copy of your passport if available.
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Please complete all relevant sections of the application form in full. You should return your application pack to your local education counsellor or directly to the INTO Admissions Office at least one month before your intended start date. Please send to: INTO University of Exeter Admissions, One Gloucester Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AA, UK Counsellor’s name: T: +44 1273 876040 | Education counsellors: [email protected] | All other enquiries: [email protected] Counsellor’s email: You can also apply online at www.intostudy.com/exeter/apply
Section 1 Student details (You must complete this section accurately otherwise your visa application may be affected)
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Do you have or are you applying for permanent residence in the UK? Yes No
Family name Are you a US citizen or a US permanent resident? Yes No
Other names Do you have dual nationality status? Yes No
Gender M F Date of birth / / (dd/mm/yy) Current age If yes, please provide full details
What type of visa do you intend to apply for? Permanent country of residence
Student Tier 4 visa Short-term study visa No visa Student’s home address (you must complete this accurately as it may affect your visa application)
Name as written on passport
Passport number City
Nationality / citizenship Postcode Country
Student’s telephone numbers in country of residence (including international code)
Tel Mobile telephone
Student’s email address
Section 2 Parent/Spouse/Family member and Sponsor details
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Postcode Country
Family name Telephone (including international code)
Other names Email address
Relationship to student How do you intend to fund your studies?
Contact address Self Family Employer* Sponsor*
*Name of employer/sponsor:
City
Section 3 INTO course selection
Academic programmes
International Foundation programme Graduate Diploma programme Accounting and Finance, and Management Finance Management Please specify start date Please specify start date Mar 2017 (6 months) Mar 2018 (6 months) Sep 2017 (3 term) Jan 2018 (3 term) Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma Economics, Finance and Management Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences Finance Management Humanities, Law and Social Science Please specify start date
Mathematics with Finance, Economics and Management Oct 2017 Jun 2018 Please specify start date English language courses
Jul 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (3 term) English for University Study
Oct 2017 (4 term) Jan 2018 (3 term) Oct 2017 Jan 2018 Apr 2018 Jun 2018 International Year One programme Start date / / End date / / (dd/mm/yy) Accounting and Finance Engineering Please specify number of terms of English Management and Business Economics Psychology Pre-sessional English Please specify start date Jun 2017 (10 weeks) Jul 2017 (6 weeks) Sep 2017 (3 term) Jan 2018 (3 term)*
* This intake is not available for the Engineering or Psychology pathways.
Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Must be completed for visa purposes) Please provide the name of the degree programme you intend to study at University:
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Section 4 Student’s education history Please give full details of your current or most recent school, college or university. For visa purposes we must have a full history of your academic background. Please ensure any gaps in your education are fully Language of instruction explained either on the application form or enclosed with your supporting documentation. All official Institution city/town institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results must be submitted in English. See page 54 for details of documentation you must submit as part of your application. Postcode Country
I confirm that I have included full details of all of my academic studies and do not have any plans to Email address study further prior to enrolling on my programme with INTO. I understand that failure Have you ever studied in the UK? Yes No to provide full information on my academic studies may result in a visa refusal and/or dismissal from the Centre. If yes, please provide full details of study durations. Please also include a copy of your previous visa (must be completed for visa purposes). Institution name From / / to / / (dd/mm/yy) Dates of study / / to / / (dd/mm/yy) Have you ever been refused a visa for the UK? Yes No Date you received (or will receive) your certificate / / (dd/mm/yy) Have you ever been refused a visa application to any country? Yes No Highest educational qualification name If yes, please provide full details
Section 5 Current English language proficiency Please tick and enter details of your most recent English language test. Have you arranged to take any other English language Note: students will be assessed upon arrival and study plans WILL be altered if there is any discrepancy. Please test(s) before starting your INTO course? Yes No provide a copy of your certificate. Name of exam IELTS for UKVI Trinity College London Other (please specify) Date due to be taken / / (dd/mm/yy)
Section 6 Welfare
Do you have any conditions, medical or otherwise, Travel and medical insurance The full cost of Uniplan Insurance will be added to the invoice unless proof of alternative adequate cover that may impact your time in the UK? Yes No is included with the application. Completion and signing of this form gives INTO permission to administer first aid by trained staff first aiders if required. Do you require Uniplan Insurance to be provided? Yes No Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes No Uniplan Insurance cover commences one week before your programme start date and finishes one Have you been convicted of a relevant criminal offence? Yes No week after your programme end date. If you require a longer period of cover please complete the start and end dates below: If you have answered yes to any of the above, please provide full details with your application on a separate sheet. Start date / / (dd/mm/yy) End date / / (dd/mm/yy)
Section 7 Accommodation options
Do you require accommodation? Yes No Do you require homestay during the holiday periods? Yes No Please indicate the building and room type you would prefer by ticking 3 boxes below to indicate your 1st, Do you envisage that you will have any specific requirements in student 2nd and 3rd choice of accommodation. accommodation as a result of a disability/medical condition? Yes No Please note that INTO aims to provide the highest preference requested but, if this is not available, INTO reserves the right to provide or suggest alternative accommodation. Dietary requirements Please give details of special dietary requirements e.g. halal, vegetarian, no pork, any food allergies. 1st preference: 2nd preference: 3rd preference:
Halls of residence – Shared studio
Halls of residence – Studio
Halls of residence – Superior en suite
Homestay – Standard
Section 8 Airport pickup Flight details including arrival date and flight number should be emailed to [email protected] Do you require an airport pickup? as soon as possible. All under 18 students must either book an INTO airport pickup or provide evidence of alternative arrangements. London Gatwick (£255) London Heathrow (£235) Bristol International (£125) Exeter (£30)
Section 9 Declaration
I declare that the information I have supplied on and with this form is complete and correct All applications submitted will be processed by INTO University Partnerships. By submitting this application, you explicitly agree to the collection, processing and transfer of your personal data (including sensitive I have read and understood and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions available at: personal data) to certain third parties outside of the European Economic Area as set out in the INTO Privacy www.intostudy.com/exeter/terms Policy available at: www.intostudy.com/en-gb/legal-and-privacy-policy I agree to abide by the Cancellation and Refund Policy I agree to pay all tuition and accommodation and sundry expense fees as they become due Signed Date / / (dd/mm/yy) I understand that the giving of false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellation of my enrolment (Parent/guardian) For students under 18
I agree that copies of my academic progress and performance reports can be Or supplied to parents, sponsors or education counsellors without further notification Yes No I agree that my records and achievements may be used Signed Date / / (dd/mm/yy) for promotional purposes, without further notification Yes No (Student)
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1. Application of the Terms and Conditions g. The prices stated in this brochure are valid for confirmed 7. Leaving a Course early a. These terms together with those terms contained in the bookings (with payment) received by INTO on or after a. If a Student wishes to withdraw from their Course, they offer letter (together the “Terms and Conditions”) set out 01 January 2017. Tuition fees change on 01 September must notify the INTO Centre in writing as described above the contractual terms which apply between INTO University each year. Accommodation fees change on the in the section ‘Cancellation charges’. Withdrawal from the of Exeter LLP (“INTO Centre”) and students (“Students”) in Saturday before the start date of the new academic Course by the Student will incur cancellation charges set relation to the English language courses and/or academic year. However, any increased fees are published in out in clause 6 being payable by the Student. The balance programmes and any other INTO courses (the “Course”). January so as to ensure that Students have adequate of any monies owed to the Student will be refunded after b. As such, Students should ensure they read the Terms and notice of any proposed increases prior to September. deducting the Cancellation charges. Please contact INTO for further details or visit the Conditions very carefully before signing and submitting 8. Contracts made by distance communication website. their application for admission to the INTO Centre. a. If INTO has made its offer for a place on the Course c. For the purposes of the Terms and Conditions, any 4. Overdue fees and the offer has been accepted by the Student solely reference to INTO includes the following entities i.e. INTO a. Interest will be charged on any outstanding fees at the by means of distance communication (i.e. if up to the University Partnerships, IUP 2 LLP, INTO Centre. rate of 2.5% above the base rate of Barclays Bank per point when the contract is concluded there has been no 2. Application to the Course and Confirmation of month or part thereof from the due date (either six weeks face-to-face contact between the Student and INTO or Acceptance prior to course commencement or date of receipt of visa) INTO’s representative) then the contract between us is a until payment. a. To apply for a place on a Course, Students should “Distance Contract”. complete their application and submit it to the INTO b. INTO reserves the right to withhold any academic b. Students are entitled to cancel a Distance Contract Admissions Office. certificates, if fees in respect of tuition are still owed by at any time up to the earlier of: the Student at the end of their Course. b. INTO may accept or reject applications in its absolute i. 14 days from the date when the Distance Contract is discretion. If INTO accepts the application, INTO will issue c. Fees remain payable if a ‘notice of withdrawal’ has not been concluded; or a written offer of a place on a Course to the Student given in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. ii. the date on which the Student starts the Course. (including any conditions to be met by the Student upon 5. Changes to Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies c. In order to cancel the Distance Contract, the Student must which the offer of a place is based) (the “Offer Letter”) (“CAS”) inform INTO in writing at the INTO Admissions Office, together with an acceptance form for the Student to a. INTO will issue a CAS, no more than six months before the One Gloucester Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AA confirm their acceptance of the offer of the place. Student’s first Course start date provided that: within the time periods set out in paragraph (b) above. c. In order to accept the offer, the Student must: i. the Student’s offer is unconditional; and The Student is requested to use the model cancellation form when notifying INTO. For more information and to i. satisfy all of the conditions, if stipulated as part of ii. the Student has paid their deposit or full fees as set out download the form visit: www.intostudy.com/en-gb/ the Offer Letter; in the Offer Letter. terms/cancellation-policy. ii. complete and return to INTO the acceptance form b. Before issuing the CAS, INTO will confirm with the Student d. If any payment has been made by the Student to INTO confirming acceptance of the offer of the place that the details to be included in the CAS are correct. Once under these Terms and Conditions prior to the date of indicated in the Offer Letter; the student has confirmed that the details are correct, cancellation then a full refund will be provided by INTO iii. pay a deposit as set out in the Offer Letter which will INTO will submit the details to the Home Office. using the same payment type as soon as possible but, be used towards the tuition fees due for the Course. c. If the Student requests any changes to the information The amount of the deposit required will be shown in the in any event, within 30 days of receipt of the Student’s on the CAS (other than an update to the ‘Fees paid to date’ notification of cancellation. Offer Letter; and information after making further payments) after INTO has iv. pay the Uniplan Insurance premium (details of which submitted the details to the Home Office and a new CAS is 9. Cancellation or deferral because are set out in this brochure) and submit the completed required, the Student will be charged for each request at the of Visa refusal/Visa delays Uniplan form to INTO or provide proof of an acceptable then prevailing rate. At the time of going to print the cost is a. Students are advised that they are responsible for alternative insurance cover. £21 but is subject to review by the Home Office. reviewing the current UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) visa d. After completion of the actions listed in paragraph 2c 6. Cancellation charges requirements and ensuring that all relevant documentation above, the contract between the Student and INTO is submitted complies with the requirements stipulated a. Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8 below, if the Student formed. However, if the offer is ‘conditional’, the contract by UKVI. INTO will offer advice regarding queries raised wishes to cancel their place on the Course prior to the shall not come into force unless and until the Student by Students in relation to UKVI requirements. However, Course commencing, then, unless such cancellation is due meets the conditions of the Offer Letter and completes the sole responsibility of submitting UKVI compliant to visa refusals, and/or academic and/or English Language the actions listed in paragraph 2c above. documentation rests with the Student. conditions on the Student’s Offer Letter not being met, 3. Course fees and payment the following charges apply: b. Students are entitled (provided such refusal / delay is not the result of any fraudulent activity) to cancel or defer a Course a. A breakdown of the total fees payable in respect of the Academic programmes, English for University due to refusal or non-receipt of a necessary visa providing Course is set out in the pro forma invoice included in Study, and Pre-sessional English Courses that the Student informs the INTO Admissions Office in the Offer Letter. The balance of the invoice including Tuition fee cancellation charges: writing and sends evidence to INTO of the visa refusal or that tuition fees payable for the Course, enrolment fee and Four weeks or more before commencement: the Student advises INTO that they have not yet received the any insurance fees (if applicable) payable must be paid cancellation fee of £500 relevant visa from the Embassy as early as possible and in any to INTO at least six weeks prior to the start date of the Less than four weeks before commencement: event no later than two weeks after the Student’s proposed Course (which is stated in the Offer Letter). Details of cancellation fee of £1000 Course start date (or one week for English for University indicative course dates are included in this brochure. Study and Pre-sessional English courses). Once all fees have been paid in full, the fees are fixed Cancellation after course commencement: cancellation fee of one term’s full fees (excluding Pre-sessional, for the duration of your course. c. Cancellation charges (except for Uniplan Insurance where full fees apply) cancellation fees which will apply as outlined above in b. Students are advised that there be may be other Accommodation fee cancellation charges: paragraph 6d) will not be incurred in the circumstances incidental costs associated with the relevant Course described in paragraph (a) above provided that the Student which are payable by the Students. An example of an Four weeks or more before commencement: complies with the notice requirements set out and any incidental cost is the cost of travel where Students cancellation fee of £500 deposit and/or tuition fees already paid will be refunded may have to travel from the INTO Centre to another Less than four weeks before commencement: accordingly. Failure to provide the relevant information in destination such as a laboratory as part of their Course. cancellation fee of £1000 the timescales set out in paragraph (a) will result in normal Incidental costs will vary depending on the Course Cancellation after commencement: cancellation cancellation charges applying as set out in paragraph 6. enrolled for by the Student and are not included as part fee will be the entire balance of the accommodation of the pro forma invoice. fee owed by the Student d. If the visa refusal states that the visa has been refused due to any type of fraudulent activity by (or with c. All fees set out in the invoice must be paid in full in pounds b. Cancellations must be made in writing to the INTO the approval of) the Student then, notwithstanding sterling by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer, credit Admissions Office, One Gloucester Place, Brighton, BN1 paragraph 9c, the Student shall be liable for full deposit card or debit card. 4AA. Cancellations will become valid on the day the written notice is received by INTO. which will become non-refundable and the total of all d. If bank, credit or debit card charges are incurred by c. Cancellation charges will be deducted from the deposit and/ claims, damages, losses (including consequential and INTO on such payments, where these charges have indirect losses) and expenses incurred as a result of such been incurred through no fault of INTO, these will be or tuition fees paid by the Student or, if no deposit and/or tuition fees have been paid by the Student, INTO will invoice fraud and the need to comply with any associated internal re-invoiced to the Student’s account so that INTO or external investigation. receives the payment in full. the Student for the cancellation charges. Payment shall be due within 30 days of the date of such invoice. e. All deposits (payable for tuition, accommodation and insurance) required to be paid are non-refundable unless d. Cancellation of a Course results in the cancellation the Student is unable to meet visa entry requirements of any Uniplan Insurance policy. (in which case the Student will be required to provide an We will refund your premium less: official visa rejection letter to INTO – further details of i. a charge for the period you have been insured, unless which are set out in section 9 below) or meet conditions of you have travelled, or a claim or an incident likely to offer (details of which are set out in section 10 below). give rise to a claim has occurred, in which case no f. Any variation to standard payment terms will only be refund will be due; and made by prior agreement in writing by the Centre Director ii. a £25 administration charge. of the INTO Centre. Terms and conditions | 59
10. Cancellation because conditions of offer are not met e. Students who do not meet the attainment criteria for 17. Arrivals a. If INTO’s offer to the Student is conditional upon the progression from an English language programme, or a. Students must arrive in the UK on the Saturday or Sunday Student meeting the requirements set out in the Offer who are identified at being at serious risk of not meeting before the Course start date and register and enrol at the Letter. INTO reserves the right to withdraw its offer to the the attainment criteria for progression from an English Centre on the published start date. Student if the requirements of the Offer Letter are not met. language programme, to their intended Course of study b. Late arrivals – INTO expects all Students to arrive and b. If a Student does not meet the requirements set out in (including Extended courses) will be offered advice on start their Course on the scheduled start date. However, the Offer Letter (Academic or English language), provided alternative study plans which may include further study on INTO recognises that Students are sometimes delayed for that the Student informs INTO in writing and sends the English language Course. In some cases, an alternative unavoidable reasons (these would include, for example, evidence that the requirements have not been met as study plan may involve additional time and expenditure cancellation of, or delays to, flights or other transport). In early as possible but at least four weeks before the Course with regard to tuition and accommodation fees. exceptional cases, the INTO Centre will allow Students start date, no cancellation charges will be payable by the 13. English language admissions criteria to arrive up to two weeks after the published start date Student to INTO. This information must arrive at the INTO a. Offers are made to Students for both English language for academic Courses and up to one week late on English Admissions Office in the UK no later than four weeks and academic Courses on the basis of the certification language Courses. Unavoidable late arrivals must be before the Course start date or the day after the Student’s provided by the Students that they meet the admissions approved in advance by the Head of Admissions of INTO exam results are published (if this falls after the four week criteria. If, however, the results from the tests and as soon as the Student becomes aware that he or she will cut off point). If INTO receives the relevant information assessment procedures on arrival provide clear evidence not arrive in time for the scheduled start date. (including evidence of the date of publication of the results that a Student’s actual level of proficiency in the relevant c. Students on Pre-sessional courses MAY NOT arrive late. if this falls after the four week cut off point) within the discipline is lower than claimed and lower than that d. If, due to late arrival, a new CAS has to be issued, there will timelines outlined above, any deposits/fees already paid required for their designated Course or for visa entry be a charge for the issuing of the new CAS (as set out in (minus the Uniplan Insurance cancellation fees as outlined purposes, then the Student will be formally advised of the paragraph 5c above). above in paragraph 6d) will be refunded by INTO to the results and of their options. e. No discount or refund of fees will be given for late arrivals. Student. Failure to do this will result in normal cancellation b. Where 13a applies: charges applying (as set out in clause 6 above). 18. Accommodation i. if the English Language level is below the level for visa a. At the time of application to the Course, Students are 11. Deferrals entry purposes then the Student will have to return invited to select their preferred accommodation. INTO a. A Student may defer the start of a Course if the Student home; or where 13bi does not apply; aims to provide the accommodation as requested but, if has been prevented by external events from starting the ii. an alternative study plan which may involve additional this is not available, INTO reserves the right to provide an Course, up to a maximum of two occasions. An external time and expenditure with regard to tuition and further alternative type of accommodation. This will be charged event includes (without limitation) serious illness or injury accommodation fees may be required. This will be at the published rate for such accommodation as set out of the Student or of a close member of the Student’s family. determined at the discretion of INTO. on the fees page within this brochure. b. Students must ensure that any request to defer is 14. Behaviour, welfare and attendance b. Accommodation is allocated as per the instructions on accompanied by a full explanation of the reasons for the a. By signing the application form, the Student consents to the application form and upon receipt of the signed copy request, is presented in writing and normally reaches INTO requesting and receiving any relevant information of the student’s acceptance form and payment of the the INTO Admissions Office in the UK at least six weeks from any University school, service or centre concerning appropriate accommodation deposit (as evidenced by the before the Course start date. If INTO receives the request the Student’s behaviour, welfare and attendance, and to Student’s invoice). Under 18s are required to stay in INTO after this date, normal cancellation charges may apply allow the efficient operation of the Centre. accommodation or with DBS checked homestay hosts (see the ‘Cancellation charges’ section above). The unless full details have been provided of alternative living request should also include details of the Student’s b. If the Student has welfare and/or pastoral problems or arrangements with a named adult over the age of 21. preferred new start date for the Course. concerns, the Student should in the first instance refer to the INTO Student Handbook or contact the Head of c. Students will be sent a copy of the accommodation terms c. All deferrals are subject to the availability of the Student Services or the Student Services team. and conditions with their offer letter and are required to requested chosen new Course start date at the time INTO agree to them when returning the acceptance form. receives the Student’s request to defer. c. By signing the application form the Student agrees to adhere to the INTO Centre Code of Conduct (published d. The accommodation deposit is described in the Offer d. Any deferral requests in excess of the two occasions in the INTO Student Handbook) and all other University Letter. Accommodation is guaranteed once the deposit referred to above will be considered by the INTO regulations, where applicable. Serious breaches of INTO has been paid, the student has returned a ticked and signed Admissions Office on a case-by-case basis and and/or University regulations, where applicable, may Acceptance Form, and the Student has received confirmation acceptance of a deferral request will be at the INTO result in expulsion from INTO and the University with that the type of room they have requested is available. Admissions Office’s sole discretion. no refund of fees. e. INTO accommodation is only available to Students who e. On the basis that a new CAS will need to be issued if are registered on fulltime INTO Courses. a request to defer is successful, the Student will be 15. Class times and sizes charged the fee in respect of the new CAS (as described in a. For all Courses, classes will normally be held Monday to f. Accommodation is not available to family members of paragraph 6c above). Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 However, Students (unless they are also registered on full-time Courses at INTO). f. Student accommodation will need to be re-booked and is there may be instances where classes could be held subject to availability. outside of these time due to unforeseen circumstances in g. If a Student is eligible to resit an examination (“a resit”) the date of such resit may be outside the term dates g. If the reason for deferral is due to visa refusal, the which event INTO will provide Students with reasonable of the programme. If that is the case any decision to provisions set out under section 9 above shall apply. and adequate notice of any changes to classes. b. Lessons will take place in the form of classes, seminars, indeed resit that examination shall also constitute 12. Academic criteria and attendance workshops and lectures. Academic subject class sizes an undertaking by the Student to meet the relevant a. Students are accepted onto the Course on the strict will vary depending on the learning format (e.g. lecture, charges for extending accommodation to cover this understanding that progression through the Course and seminar, lab practicals, off site field trips). period should they (or their parents and/or guardian if the student is under 18) wish so to extend. successful completion of the Course are conditional upon c. Although, examinations will normally be held during satisfactory attendance and successful attainment of class hours as detailed in 15a, there may be instances h. INTO advises Students to insure their personal specified progression grades. where examinations may be required to take place in belongings. INTO shall have no liability for any loss, theft b. Students are accepted onto the Course on the strict the evening, on weekends and public holidays, and at and/or damage to Students’ personal belongings. INTO understanding that they attend all classes. By signing venues outside of the main centre. In the event that can provide details of insurance policies on request. the application form, the Student accepts that if they fail examinations take place outside normal class hours, INTO i. Where a Course spans a holiday period accommodation to attend classes without good reason, or without the will provide the Students with reasonable and adequate fees will still be charged for those periods. permission of a member of INTO staff for the Course or a notice so as to minimise the impact of any changes. j. All Students will be required to pay a damage and sundry member of the Centre Senior Management Team, they may 16. Holidays expenses deposit of £500 which will be invoiced at be deemed to have withdrawn or be required to leave the the time of booking their course and shall be payable a. No regular classes will take place at INTO Course. In the case of students studying on a Tier 4 visa, the at least six weeks prior to the start date of the Course. on recognised UK public holidays Centre may also report the situation to the Home Office. Such deposit is refundable at the end of the Course c. During the Course induction all Students will be made aware b. No refunds will be made for classes minus any costs not already paid in Centre for any of the criteria for successful completion of the Course. not taking place on these dates. damages, exceptional cleaning or other charges which The assessment of student performance may take into c. On occasion examinations may be held on these dates. Term have been incurred either to the residential/homestay consideration coursework, internal centre examination dates relevant to individual Courses are published in this accommodation or the premises and/or facilities which results, attendance, effort in class and homework. brochure and no classes will take place outside these dates. are discovered during occupancy or once an inspection d. Students who do not meet the academic and/or any other has taken place after the Student’s departure. The INTO attainment criteria for successful completion may not Centre will repay any monies owing within 60 days of the be allowed to proceed with their intended study plan. In Student’s final Course end date. such cases, Students will be offered advice on suitable alternative study options. 60 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
k. Breakages – Students are responsible for payment of any have made alternative arrangements for the collection of be supplied to parents, sponsors or agents without damage caused by them to property owned or occupied their child from the UK entry airport. A similar compulsory notification, by completing the student record section by the University (where applicable) or the INTO Centre. delivery of students under 18 to their departure airport applies. of the application form. Students in residential accommodation may be required 22. Travel to the INTO Centre b. Students agree that if INTO has serious concerns about their to sign an inventory on arrival and departure. The INTO a. INTO expects Students to assist INTO with its Green welfare, INTO can contact their parents or family members Centre reserves the right to recover costs for damage or Travel Plan, as maybe reasonably required. without notification. Consent is hereby given by the Student exceptional cleaning from Students. Any damage which to the above until formally withdrawn in writing. b. Students may not bring cars to campus unless otherwise requires repairs and/or exceptional cleaning which occurs c. Students and, if the Student is under 18, the Student’s whilst the Student is living in the property or is required agreed in advance by INTO. Please contact INTO for further details of our Green Travel Plan. parents/guardians/ sponsors hereby consent that the following the Student’s departure will be charged to Student’s records and achievements, images and sound the Student separately at the going rate. Any damage 23. Record keeping duties under TIER 4 may be used for promotional purposes, by completing the discovered during the student’s stay will be invoiced at Immigration rules (PBS) student record section of the application form. that time and payment will be due immediately. Charges a. INTO is required to comply with regulations of the UKVI d. INTO is obliged to report visa status, attendance for damage discovered after departure will be deducted enforced from time to time. Students undertake to records (including all cancellations of or withdrawals from the deposit payable by the Student as set out in comply with any reasonable requests as determined by from Courses) and UK contact details to relevant UK paragraph 18j above. If the amount due is in excess of the UKVI regulations. The requests may include but are not government bodies and will do so in accordance with its deposit paid by the Student, INTO will invoice the Student limited to providing a copy of Students’ passport, identity legal obligations under relevant legislation (including for the excess amount. The Student shall pay any such card for foreign nationals or United Kingdom immigration under the Data Protection Act 1998). amounts to INTO within 30 days of the date of the invoice. status document, Students’ UK contact details and class e. INTO may disclose information about the Student 19. Accommodation fees attendance records. for the purposes of (without limitation): a. All accommodation fees for the entire duration of the b. Under the TIER 4 Immigration rules (PBS) the sponsor i. the administration of justice; accommodation booked must be paid in full in pounds sterling licence holder will report to the Home Office in the ii. the exercise of any functions of either by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer, credit or debit card at following circumstances: House of Parliament; least six weeks prior to the start date of the Course. i. if the Student fails to enrol on the iii. the exercise of any functions conferred on any person b. If bank, credit or debit card charges are incurred by INTO on Course within the enrolment period; by or under any enactment; such payments, where these charges have been incurred ii. if the sponsor licence holder stops being the Student’s iv. the exercise of any functions of the Crown, a Minister of through no fault of INTO, these will be re-invoiced to the immigration sponsor for any other reason, for the Crown or a government department; and/or Student’s account so that INTO receives the payment in full. example, if the Student is withdrawn or moves into an v. the exercise of any other functions of a public nature 20. Accommodation changes or cancellation immigration category that does not need an approved education provider; exercised in the public interest by any person i.e. when a Student has arrived and moved necessary for legitimate purposes and justified by the iii. if there are any significant changes in the Student’s into their Accommodation Data Protection Act. a. Residential/homestay accommodation – In all cases circumstances, for example, if the length of a course of study becomes shorter; or f. INTO will process personal information provided to it by except visa refusals, Students who wish to cancel Students in accordance with the Data Protection Act iv. if INTO has any suspicions that the Student is their accommodation booking will be subject to 1998 and any other applicable data protection legislation. breaking any conditions attached to their permission. the cancellation fees as set out in the copy of the For further information about how INTO handles and accommodation terms and conditions they will have c. Students should pay attention to the specific uses personal data please see INTO’s Privacy Policy which received with their Offer Letter. requirements of their Tier 4 student visa. Where it is can be viewed at www.intostudy. com/en-gb/legal-and- b. Students are bound by the terms and conditions of their noted on their visa, students should register with the privacy-policy. police and should provide proof of same to the Centre accommodation contract. g. INTO will only use the personal information provided Student Support team. c. Full accommodation charges will apply during any notice to it by Students in order to provide and administer the period as outlined in the accommodation contract. d. Students are ultimately responsible for reviewing and course (including counselling students). Please note d. No change to the type of accommodation arrangements ensuring that their visa application complies with current that personal data may be shared between INTO, the will be made without the written permission of the UKVI visa requirements. university partner and external third parties based Head of Student Services or the Centre Director. 24. Medical treatment and accident insurance overseas where applicable, as necessary in order to This permission will only be given in exceptional a. Acceptance by the Student (or by his/her parent or legal provide and administer the course (which includes the circumstances. If a Student makes a change to his/her guardian if the Student is under 18), of a place to study provision of accommodation). Any personal data shared accommodation arrangements or leaves accommodation at the INTO Centre indicates that the Student (or parent/ is in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and provided by INTO without the prior written consent of legal guardian if the Student is under 18): with any other applicable data protection legislation. the Centre Director, the Student shall remain liable for the i. gives permission for the administration of first aid and Students acknowledge and agree that by providing their full accommodation payments invoiced or reserved at the appropriate non-prescription medication to the Student personal details, INTO may also pass their personal data time of confirmation. if required; and to external agencies or other selected third parties for the purposes of seeking participation in student surveys, e. A Student under the age of 18 may only move to agreed ii. if the Student is under 18, for INTO to recommend that undertaking academic audits or ensuring compliance with alternative private accommodation where the Student’s the Student seeks medical, dental or optical treatment INTO’s regulatory responsibilities. parent or guardian have certified to INTO that this is the when required. case and that the provision of accommodation by INTO b. All Students must maintain a valid and comprehensive 27. Liability is no longer required. For the avoidance of doubt the medical and accident insurance policy for the duration a. Subject to the following, INTO (including its staff and/ Student shall remain liable for the full accommodation of their stay. Students unable to provide evidence of or representatives) shall have no liability to the Student payments invoiced or reserved at the time of confirmation adequate cover at the time of their application are for any loss, damage, costs or expenses arising under or in respect of the vacated property. required to take up the Uniplan Insurance cover as a in connection with these Terms and Conditions except f. Residential accommodation may not be available over the condition of enrolment. where such loss or damage is directly caused by INTO (or two week Christmas period to Students who are under its staff or representatives). 25. Students who are under 18 18 years old. The INTO Centre can assist with alternative b. Where such loss or damage is directly caused by INTO (or a. INTO strongly recommends that parents appoint a UK arrangements which may incur an additional charge. its staff or representatives), INTO’s liability shall, subject based guardian, who must be at least 21 years of age, for 21. Airport pickups to the following, be limited to 150% of all fees paid or Students under 18 years of age. a. Airport pickups may be booked as specified earlier in this payable by the Student to INTO. b. If parents are making their own arrangements for either brochure. The airport pickup will be for the passenger c. Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms guardianship services or a friend or family member in the named on the application form only or for named and Conditions, nothing shall exclude or restrict INTO’s UK to act as guardian to the Student, then evidence of Students if Students agree in advance (and notify INTO) liability for death or personal injury resulting from its these guardianship arrangements and contact details that they wish to share an airport pickup. negligence or fraudulent misrepresentation or in any thereof must be supplied at time of confirmation. b. Additional family members or chaperones accompanying other circumstances where liability may not be so limited c. Parents of Students under 18 must sign a consent form the named passenger will be charged additional fees. under any applicable law. authorising nominated INTO staff to act (on behalf of the d. INTO shall have no liability for failure or delay to supply the c. The first 30 minutes of waiting time is included in the fee parent) in the case of an emergency. They must also complete Course and/or any service contemplated by these Terms and as specified in this brochure. Additional fees may apply for a medical information form. The forms will be included with Conditions caused by unforeseen factors or circumstances waiting periods longer than 30 minutes. the INTO offer documents and must be completed and which are outside of INTO’s reasonable control. In the case d. Fees will only be refunded for ‘missed pickups’ if returned to INTO at the confirmation stage. Confirmation of unforeseen circumstances, beyond the reasonable the Student informs INTO, by telephoning the INTO documents will not be issued unless these forms are control of INTO, INTO will contact the Student to advise a emergency telephone number (as detailed in your returned. Failure to return these forms could result in a new commencement or re-commencement date regarding confirmation pack), that their pickup will not be required or Certificate of Acceptance for Studies not being issued. that they will be delayed before they leave the departure the Course or alternatively will agree an alternate course of d. In the case of Students under 18, any reference in these action with the Student. airport, or if they have arrived at their destination airport Terms and Conditions to liability of Students shall also and the transfer is a no show, they telephone the INTO infer liability on the parents or guardian of the Student emergency telephone number (as detailed in your and such liability is joint and several. confirmation pack), to alert the INTO Centre that their transfer is a no show before they leave the arrival airport. 26. Use of Student information by INTO e. Airport pickups are compulsory for students under 18, a. 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28. Disclaimer 35. Other fees 36. University placement and progression a. Every effort is made to ensure that content published a. Accommodation – the fee for accommodation is set out a. Students who successfully complete the INTO in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. in the Offer Letter, but students should also be aware Foundation, International Year One or Graduate Diploma However, due to circumstances beyond INTO’s control of other instances which are likely to impact the cost and achieve a pass but who do not meet the criteria for there may be instances where information contained in of accommodation: progression onto further study at the University of Exeter this brochure may have changed since date of publication. i. Where a Course spans a holiday period accommodation may, at INTO’s sole discretion, receive a refund of all tuition The most up to date source of information is the INTO fees will still be charged for those periods; fees paid if, having complied with INTO staff advice with Study website which can be accessed at ii. If a Student is eligible to resit an examination (“a resit”) regard to their university application, they have not been www.intostudy.com. In the event that there are material the date of such resit may be outside the term dates of offered a place at a UK university on a course appropriate changes to the information contained in this brochure the programme. If that is the case any decision to resit to Students will be registered with the University of Exeter or to the information on the INTO Study website, these that examination shall also constitute an undertaking and will therefore be required to abide by the rules and changes will be highlighted in future correspondence. by the Student to meet the relevant charges for regulations of the University of Exeter. INTO therefore strongly recommends that immediately extending accommodation to cover this period should b. Students who successfully complete the INTO prior to making any application to INTO or accepting any they (or their parents and/or guardians if under 18) wish Foundation, International Year One or Graduate Diploma offer from INTO, Students should refer to the most up-to- so to extend. and who meet the individual entry requirements of date version of the Course descriptions and specifications Further information regarding accommodation the University of Exeter for their chosen degree will be and the regulations on the INTO website. is contained in paragraphs 18 –21. permitted to progress onto their course provided they b. Due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond have received a conditional offer and met the terms of b. Insurance – where applicable, the fee for insurance is set INTO’s control, INTO may have to make variations to the that offer and any other University entry requirements. out in the Offer Letter. Further information regarding contents and methods of delivery of the Courses and insurance is contained in paragraph 24. 37. Behaviour, welfare and attendance services, to discontinue, Courses and services, and to a. By signing the application form the Student agrees to combine and merge Courses, if such action is reasonably c. One to one tuition – Any Students who require one to one adhere to the INTO Procedure for Monitoring Student considered to be necessary by INTO. tuition must agree such tuition with the INTO Centre in advance. English language tuition will be charged at £75 Attendance. The expectation of INTO University of c. Applicants to INTO Courses will be notified as soon per hour and will be invoiced in advance. One to one tuition Exeter is that students will attend all their classes. The as practicable of any material changes likely to have for other subjects may be available and charges may student should refer to the guidelines included in their a bearing on their application, such as cancellation of, vary. For such tuition, the student should speak to the Programme Handbook. or major modification to Courses offered, changes to Academic Director in the INTO Centre in the first instance. b. Students will be registered with the University of Exeter accommodation provision or fees and charges to be levied and will therefore be required to abide by the rules and by the university partner where applicable. d. Textbooks – Textbooks and/or appropriate Course materials will be supplied to Students on enrolment regulations of the University of Exeter. d. INTO, in marketing its Courses, aims to comply with for International Foundation, International Year One, the British Code of Advertising Practice issued by the 38. Complaints handling policy Graduate Diploma and English for University Study or Advertising Standards Authority. a. The complaints handling policy can be found at Pre-sessional English Courses. Students will be invoiced http://www.intostudy.com/en-gb/terms. Students are e. Applications to universities for undergraduate or for the textbooks and/or appropriate Course materials advised to familiarise themselves with the details of postgraduate courses are governed solely by the immediately following receipt by INTO of the Student’s the complaints handling policy as there are separate applicable terms and conditions of that university, acceptance of the offer of a place on the Course and such procedures for the handling of academic and non- and not by these Terms and Conditions. invoice is payable at least six weeks before the start date academic complaints. 29. Equal opportunities of the Course. The approximate cost of textbooks and/or b. Students are encouraged to utilise the complaints a. INTO operates an equal opportunities admissions policy. appropriate Course materials will be £210 per academic course (3 term), £290 per academic course (4 term) and handling policy as found at www.intostudy.com in order It aims to ensure that no applicant will receive less to highlight any areas of concern to the INTO Centre. favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, marital £80 per term for the English for University Study and for c. In the event of any complaints remaining unresolved, the status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual Pre-sessional English 10-week course, and £40 for Pre- relevant alternative dispute resolution provider used orientation, or political or religious belief. sessional English 6-week course. by the INTO Centre is The Office of the Independent b. INTO welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities. e. Laboratory fees – Students who are enrolled on science- based academic Courses (International Foundation Adjudicator found at the following web address: http:// 30. Entire agreement pathways in Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences; www.oiahe.org.uk/about-us/using-the-scheme.aspx. a. These Terms and Conditions and those set out in the Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Offer Letter will be relied upon by INTO in the provision of Sciences; and International Year One in Engineering) shall English language Courses and/or academic Courses and be charged an additional fee of £400 per academic year any other INTO Course to the Student. to cover the use of laboratory facilities. This fee will be b. Should the Student be relying on terms which are not invoiced to the Student immediately following receipt by contained in these Terms and Conditions, the Student INTO of the Student’s acceptance of the offer of a place on should request that the said terms be put in writing so as the Course and such invoice is payable at least six weeks to avoid any problems about the Student’s expectations before the start date of the Course. from INTO in the provision of English language Courses f. Airport pickups – Airport pickups are compulsory for and/or academic Courses or any other INTO Courses. students under 18, unless parents provide INTO with 31. Changes to these Terms and Conditions evidence that they have made alternative arrangements a. INTO reserves the right to vary these Terms and for the collection of their child from the UK entry airport. Conditions. INTO will at all times, where possible, provide A similar compulsory delivery of students under 18 to the Student with reasonable notice of any changes to the their departure airport applies. Airport transfer fees are Terms and Conditions. set out in the Offer Letter and must be paid for at least 6 weeks prior to the course start date. Further information b. Where material changes to these Terms and Conditions regarding airport pickups is contained in paragraph 21. are to be implemented (prior to or after the contract being concluded with the Student) INTO will obtain the student’s g. Incidental costs - Students are advised that there be may express consent to the said changes by indicating the be other incidental costs associated with the relevant material changes to the Student in the Offer Letter (or any Course which are payable by the Students. An example time prior thereto) or via separate correspondence in the of an incidental cost is the cost of travel where Students event that the Offer Letter has been signed. may have to travel from the INTO Centre to another destination such as a laboratory as part of their Course. 32. Transfer of these Terms and Conditions Incidental costs will vary depending on the Course a. INTO may transfer its rights and obligations under these enrolled for by the Student and are not included as part of Terms and Conditions to another organisation within the pro forma invoice. the INTO group of companies. In doing so, INTO will ensure that the Student’s rights under these Terms and Conditions are not prejudiced. 33. Severance a. Each of the paragraphs of these Terms and Conditions operates separately. If a court finds that any provision of these Terms and Conditions are illegal, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect. 34. Governing law and jurisdiction a. Relevant United Kingdom law will apply to these Terms and Conditions and the relevant courts of the United Kingdom will have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to these Terms and Conditions. 62 | INTO University of Exeter 2017–2018
Term dates and prices
ACADEMIC PATHWAY PROGRAMMES 2017 2018 March start July start September start October start January start March start (6 months) (4 term) (3 term) (4 term) (3 term) (6 months) International Foundation Accounting and Finance, and Management £15,995 - - - - £16,495 Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences Economics, Finance and Management; Mathematics with Economics, Finance and Management - £23,095 £18,495 £23,245 £18,495 - Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences Humanities, Law and Social Science International Year One Accounting and Finance £18,495 Engineering - - - £18,495 - - Management and Business Economics £18,495 Psychology - Graduate Diploma Finance - - £18,495 - £18,495 - Management Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma (including Graduate Diploma) Finance - £23,095 - £23,245 - - Management
TERM DATES March start (6 months) September start (3 term) October start (4 term) January start Mon 27 Mar 2017–Fri 21 Apr 2017 Mon 18 Sep 2017–Fri 15 Dec 2017 Mon 02 Oct 2017–Fri 15 Dec 2017 (Graduate Diploma, 3 term) Mon 01 May 2017–Fri 16 Jun 2017 Mon 15 Jan 2018–Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mon 26 Jun 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017 Mon 16 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Mon 16 Apr 2018–Fri 15 Jun 2018 Mon 23 Apr 2018–Fri 15 Jun 2018 Mon 25 Jun 2018–Fri 31 Aug 2018 Mon 18 Jun 2018–Fri 31 Aug 2018 July start (4 term) September start (International Mon 03 Jul 2017 to Fri 08 Sep 2017 Year One in Psychology, 3 term) January start (3 term) March start (6 months) Mon 18 Sep 2017–Fri 15 Dec 2017 Mon 18 Sep 2017–Fri 15 Dec 2017 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mon 26 Mar 2018–Fri 20 Apr 2018 Mon 15 Jan 2018–Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Thu 29 Mar 2018 Mon 16 Apr 2018–Fri 15 Jun 2018 Mon 30 Apr 2018–Fri 15 Jun 2018 Mon 16 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Mon 16 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Mon 25 Jun 2018–Fri 31 Aug 2018 Mon 25 Jun 2018–Fri 31 Aug 2018
ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH OTHER FEES Dates Tuition price Course term dates Tuition price Airport pickup Price October start Per term £ 4,750 June start (10 weeks) June start London Gatwick £255 Mon 02 Oct 2017–Fri 15 Dec 2017 Mon 26 Jun 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017 10 weeks £4,750 London Heathrow £235 January start Bristol International Airport £125 July start (6 weeks) July start Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 23 Mar 2018 Mon 24 Jul 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017 6 weeks £2,885 Exeter International Airport £30 April start Course-related fees Price Tue 03 Apr 2018–Fri 15 Jun 2018 STUDY ABROAD WITH ENGLISH Enrolment fee* £150 June start For further information including dates and prices, please visit: Lab fees (science-based courses) £400 Mon 25 Jun 2018–Fri 07 Sep 2018 www.intostudy.com/exeter/courses Textbooks (3 term academic programme) £210 Textbooks (4 term academic programme) £290 ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR 2017–2018 Textbooks (English for University Study, per term) £80 Tuition Accommodation Books and fees Meals Insurance Total Textbooks (10-week Pre-sessional English) £80 International Foundation £15,995– £21,381– Textbooks (6-week Pre-sessional English) £40 £3,910–£4,600 £360 £920 £196 (6 months) £16,495 £22,571 GOLD Online English Tutoring Free International Foundation Social programme (optional) Price (3 term) £27,192– Social programme activity Free–£30 International Year One £18,495 £6,460–£7,600 £360–£760 £1,520 £357 £28,732 (3 term) * Per academic programme, charged upon confirmation. Graduate Diploma (3 term) Please see clause 35 of the Terms and Conditions on page 61 for further detailsof course-related fees. Pre-sessional English for £34,124– Graduate Diploma (including £23,245 £8,160–£9,600 £440 £1,920 £357 £35,562 Graduate Diploma) (4 term) English for University Study £7,262– £4,750 £1,870–£2,200 £80 £440 £122 (1 term) £7,592
If you are applying for a visa to enter the UK for a period of more than six months from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) you will be required to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge of £150 per person, per year. The surcharge provides access to the National Health System (NHS) in line with UK citizens but does not cover all eventualities or provide coverage for other associated medical expenses that are included in an insurance policy. Full travel, health and medical insurance is mandatory for all INTO University of Exeter students. Dates and Prices | 63
Accommodation prices and insurance
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION UNIPLAN INSURANCE Start dates Shared studio Superior en suite Large superior en suite Studio Homestay Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive insurance policy prepared Mar start (6 months) £3,910 £4,140 £4,255 £4,600 £4,140 especially for international students in the UK to cover loss of personal possessions as well as travel, health and medical claims. Jul start (4 term) £8,330 £ 8,820 £ 9,065 £ 9,800 £8,820 Full travel, health and medical insurance is mandatory for all Oct start (4 term) £8,160 £8,640 £8,880 £9,600 £8,640 INTO University of Exeter students, and Uniplan Insurance will automatically be added to your course fees unless you show that Sep start (3 term) £6,460 £6,840 £7,030 £7,600 £6,840 suitable alternative cover has been provided. Jan start (3 term) £5,780 £6,120 £6,290 £6,800 £6,120 INTO is an appointed representative of Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA visiting its website at: www.fca.org.uk/register Start dates Shared studio Superior en suite Large superior en suite Studio Homestay Period of cover Cost Sep start (3 term) £6,460 £6,840 £7,030 £7,600 £6,840 Standard Jan start (3 term) £5,780 £6,120 £6,290 £6,800 £6,120 Up to 1 month £66.40 Up to 6 weeks £77.51 PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH FOR GRADUATE DIPLOMA (INCLUDING GRADUATE DIPLOMA) Up to 2 months £88.61 Start dates Shared studio Superior en suite Large superior en suite Studio Homestay Up to 3 months £121.98 Jul start (4 term) £8,330 £ 8,820 £ 9,065 £ 9,800 £8,820 Up to 4 months £144.24 Oct start (4 term) £8,160 £8,640 £8,880 £9,600 £8,640 Up to 5 months £173.14 Up to 6 months £195.35 ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY † Up to 12 months £356.95 Start dates Shared studio Superior en suite Large superior en suite Studio Homestay Up to 13 months £384.41 All start dates £1,870 £1,980 £2,035 £2,200 £1,980 Up to 18 months £465.82 (per term) Up to 24 months £528.29
† The prices are for one term only. Vacation weeks in between terms are extra and will be charged at the weekly accommodation price. COVER PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH Item Maximum sum insured Start dates Shared studio Superior en suite Large superior en suite Studio Homestay Standard 10 weeks £1,700 £1,800 £1,850 £2,000 £1,800 6 weeks £1,020 £1,080 £1,110 £1,200 £1,080 All medical emergencies £2,000,000 expenses (including ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES repatriation) PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Emergency dental treatment £500 ACCOMMODATION NOTES 2017 2018 The prices for both residential and homestay accommodation cover Funeral costs in the UK £5,000 tuition periods only. If your course or study plan spans a vacation period, New Year holiday New Year holiday the accommodation must be paid for during the vacation period as well. Mon 02 Jan 2017 Mon 01 Jan 2018 Family travel cost to the UK in £3,000 Homestay accommodation is only available during vacations by special Good Friday Good Friday event of death request and is not guaranteed. A supplement may be payable over the Fri 14 Apr 2017 Fri 30 Mar 2018 Personal total disablement £25,000 two-week Christmas period. If you wish to leave your belongings with Easter bank holiday Easter bank holiday Luggage £1,000 the host family during a vacation period, the full weekly amount will Mon 17 Apr 2017 Mon 02 Apr 2018 Passport, tickets £500 be payable. Please see the Terms and Conditions available at: and passes www.intostudy.com/exeter/terms for information regarding the May Day holiday May Day holiday availability of residential accommodation over the Christmas period Mon 01 May 2017 Mon 07 May 2018 Personal money £100 for under 18 students. Spring bank holiday Spring bank holiday Single article limit £200 Mon 29 May 2017 Mon 28 May 2018 Valuables total £300 WEEKLY ACCOMMODATION PRICES Summer bank holiday Summer bank holiday Personal liability £1,000,000 Mon 28 Aug 2017 Mon 27 Aug 2018 Price Overseas legal expenses and £10,000 Christmas Day Christmas Day Residential accommodation assistance Mon 25 Dec 2017 Tue 25 Dec 2018 Course fees Up to £14,000 Shared studio £170 per week Boxing Day Boxing Day Superior en suite £180 per week Tue 26 Dec 2017 Wed 26 Dec 2018 Cancellation or curtailment £3,000 charges Large superior en suite £185 per week Excess £50 Studio £200 per week Homestay PRINCIPAL EXCLUSIONS Standard £180 per week General The first £50 of each and every claim per incident made by each insured Supplements (for Homestay) person except for claims under personal liability, personal accident and £250 for the two-week Christmas period, subject to availability. legal expenses where no excess applies. This policy is not available to Other supplement prices on request. anyone aged 66 or over. Notes Cancellation or curtailment charges and course fees Prices are valid for all bookings confirmed and paid for after 01 January Any circumstances known prior to booking the trip that could 2017, until further notice. Please note that accommodation availability reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim. and prices are subject to change. Emergency medical and other expenses Treatment or surgery which in the opinion of the medical practitioner in attendance can wait until your return home. Medication, which prior to departure is known to be required. Baggage and personal money, passport and documents Valuables left unattended at any time unless in a safety deposit box or in your locked accommodation. Personal money or your passport if left unattended at any time unless in a safe, a safety deposit box or in your locked accommodation. 2017–2018 Want to find out more? www.intostudy.com/ If you would like to find out more about any of our courses or services, please visit exeter our website. You can also contact us via email or phone, or visit one of our education counsellors in your home country. www.facebook.com/ intouniversityofexeter
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