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Final UG Cover 2010:Layout 1 26/1/09 16:21 Page 1 University of Exeter Undergraduate Prospectus 2010 EXETER AND CORNWALL CAMPUSES Undergraduate Prospectus 2010 www.exeter.ac.uk E84 EXETR Final UG Cover 2010:Layout 1 26/1/09 16:22 Page 2 OPEN DAY VISITOR, SEPTEMBER 2008 Open Days e University of Exeter has three campuses; Peninsula College of Medicine ere are limited places on all campus tours two in Exeter and one in Cornwall. ere and Dentistry Open Day so it is essential that you book in advance are opportunities to visit all three at the to avoid disappointment. Please see following Open Days. Saturday 25 April 2009 www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/ e PCMD Open Day will be held at the opendays for further information. Open Days in Exeter Streatham Campus. (Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, Exeter) Campus Tours Visit www.exeter.ac.uk/ Streatham and St Luke’s campuses Tuesday 23 June 2009 virtualtours for virtual Saturday 19 September 2009 e tours of our campuses in Exeter are tours of the Streatham usually led by a current student and generally Campus, St Luke’s Campus Open Days Open Days in Cornwall include the chance to visit the Library, Sports Park and Students’ Guild. Where possible and Cornwall Campus. (Cornwall Campus, visitors will have the chance to view an near Falmouth) example of the accommodation available. 2008 rankings Open Days in Exeter Friday 3 July 2009 Tours of the Streatham Campus take place Tuesday 23 June 2009 on Monday to Friday at 2pm in term time. Saturday 3 October 2009 • 4th in the National Student Saturday 19 September 2009 Tours of the St Luke’s Campus take place How to book your place Survey 2008* Take the opportunity to have a look around on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12.00 noon in Open Days and Campus Tours in our beautiful campuses, meet academic and term time. Exeter – held at both Streatham and • 5th for the best degrees** support staff, chat to current students and St Luke’s campuses. Book online at find out what you want to know about the Cornwall Campus, near Falmouth www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/opendays • 13th in The Times Open Days in Cornwall University. e Open Day is perfect for Tours of our Cornwall Campus run on Phone: +44 (0)1392 264043 finding out what life at Exeter is really like. Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm. Tours are Email: [email protected] • 14th in The Guardian Held at our Cornwall CampusFriday near 3Falmouth July 2009 Representatives from our Cornwall Campus led by current students who will give you an Saturday 3 October 2009 and PCMD will also have information stands authentic and lively introduction to student Open Days and Campus Tours in • 14th in the Sunday Times at the Open Days in Exeter. life. e tour takes in student accommodation Cornwall – held at our Cornwall on campus. Campus, near Falmouth. Book online at www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall 90 per cent of our research is Phone: +44 (0)1326 371801 internationally recognised Take a look around at Email: [email protected] www.exeter.ac.uk/virtualtours (RAE 2008) Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry Open Days Full details of our Open Days and Campus Tours Book online at www.pcmd.ac.uk can be found inside the back cover. Phone: +44 (0)1752 437333 Email: [email protected] * excluding specialist colleges **HESA 2006-7/Sunday Times 2008 OPEN DAY VISITOR, SEPTEMBER 2008 UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:05 Page 1 Contents Location, Location, Location 2 C Environment and Sustainability 96 University of Exeter 4 E Film Studies 98 Streatham Campus 9 E C Flexible Combined Honours 100 St Luke’s Campus 10 E C Geography 102 Cornwall Campus 11 C Geology 105 Living in the South West 12 E C History 107 Student Life 17 E International Relations 111 Music and Culture 23 E C Law 113 Sport 24 E Mathematical Sciences 116 Accommodation 27 E Medicine and Dentistry 119 Money Matters 30 C Mining Engineering 121 Student Support 34 C Modern Celtic Studies 123 Studying at the University of Exeter 36 E Modern Languages 125 Academic Support 41 E Philosophy 132 Study Abroad 45 E Physics 134 International Students 48 Planning your Future 52 E C Politics 137 E Psychology 140 SUBJECTS E Radiography 143 Guide to Subject Entries 60 C Renewable Energy 145 Combined Honours Degree Combinations 62 E Sociology 147 PROGRAMMES E Sport Sciences 149 E Accounting and Finance 64 E eology 152 E Animal Behaviour 66 E Programmes for International E Arab and Islamic Studies 68 Students 154 E Archaeology 71 APPLICATION PROCEDURE E C Biosciences 73 How to Apply 156 E Business, Management and Our Typical Offer 159 Leadership 76 Entrance Requirements 160 E Classics and Ancient History 79 E Clinical Science 81 VISITING US E Computing and Information Campus Maps 162 Technology 83 Directions 166 E Drama 85 Key Contacts 167 E Economics 87 Programme Index 168 E Engineering 90 Inside Open Days and Campus Tours back E C English 93 cover www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate E Exeter campusesC Cornwall Campus UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:05 Page 2 2 Location, Location, Location ‘‘Students at Exeter are likely to have permanent smiles on their faces: it has campuses in the cathedral city and also near Falmouth in Cornwall, as well as plenty of coastline, countryside‘‘ and glorious weather. THE GUARDIAN, MAY 2008 Truro C The beautiful surroundings of the three Exeter campuses [are] set close to coastal and moorland scenery to rival anything in Britain. Sunday Times, Sept 2008 UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:07 Page 3 E E Streatham Campus, Exeter Our main campus in Exeter offers a stunning environment with exceptional facilities and atmosphere. e campus is one of the most beautiful in the country with lakes, parkland, woodland, and gardens to enjoy throughout the year. As the hub for the Students’ Guild and Cornwall Campus, sporting facilities, the Streatham Campus C near Falmouth offers something for everyone. A unique £100 million campus that brings the heart of the University of E St Luke’s Campus, Exeter Exeter to an environment unrivalled Our historic St Luke’s Campus has been in the UK. With the very latest home to excellent teaching since 1855. in teaching facilities, a friendly It’s now home to the School of Sport and atmosphere and innovative Health Sciences and the Peninsula College programmes, our Cornwall Campus of Medicine and Dentistry and provides a offers a great student experience. vibrant, collegiate atmosphere. UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:09 Page 4 4 The University of Exeter An experience for life. Studying at Exeter is about more than getting a degree – there’s a wealth of opportunities open to you to develop personally as well as professionally. Amongst traditional research-led universities, we offer an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for you to gain the skills employers want, giving you a head start in the graduate recruitment market. From management training to business placements, one of the UK’s largest student volunteering programmes and a world-wide network of study abroad opportunities to careers advice from our own successful graduates, there is a wealth of opportunity to add value to your CV. CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:10 Page 5 PRINCESSHAY SHOPPING CORNWALL CAMPUS CENTRE, EXETER REED HALL, STREATHAM CAMPUS STREATHAM CAMPUS Exceptional locations. The Streatham Campus in Exeter is widely acknowledged as the most beautiful in the UK–many students say they simply fell in love with it when they first came to visit. A safe, student-friendly city within walking distance of both Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, Exeter is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the UK for the quality of its facilities, low crime rate, relaxed ambience and fantastic countryside. The city is a booming, vibrant place to live with major new developments in shopping, leisure and nightlife. Our campus near Falmouth in Cornwall offers a fantastic student lifestyle with brand new facilities and plenty of opportunities for sporting and other outdoor activities. With around 3,000 students now studying in the local area, Falmouth is a lively student town with a wealth of bars, pubs and restaurants. UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:11 Page 6 6 The University of Exeter A great atmosphere. A lively, friendly and welcoming campus environment where there’s always lots going on. Rated as one of the best universities in the UK for gigs, with a £1.2 million refurbishment of the nightclub as well as attracting some of the top bands in the country. We attract students who love getting involved, whether it’s in running clubs, volunteering, fundraising, sports or the arts and music. The Students’ Guild is one of the most active in the country, and plays a big part in creating the buzz and energy around the campuses. THE AUTOMATIC UG front section pages 1- 63:Layout 1 20/1/09 13:12 Page 7 High quality teaching in a research-rich environment. Exeter has one of the highest National Student Survey rankings in the country and has maintained its top 10 position for four years running. In 2008, the University came 4th in the UK amongst ‘full service’ universities, just behind Loughborough and Cambridge.