University Pathways 2010-2011
ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
g INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER YOUR BEST ROUTE TO UNIVERSITY SUCCESS 2010 rankings
Study in one of the most beautiful campuses in Britain and live in the safe and student-friendly city of Exeter.
• 9th in The Times Good University Guide 2010
• 5th in the 2009 National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction
• 21 subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK including General Engineering, Sports Science, Economics, Drama, Politics, Psychology and Middle East Studies*
• 2nd in The Times for Accounting and Finance, 5th for Business Studies and 6th for Economics*
• Law School ranks 6th in the UK for overall satisfaction (2009 NSS)
• 90 per cent of research is internationally recognised (RAE 2008)
* Times Good University Guide 2010 Welcome
A welcome message from A welcome message Contents the Vice-Chancellor from INTO University of Exeter 4 International students studying at the INTO INTO University of Exeter has just completed University of Exeter Centre have a strong track another highly successful year. Nearly 300 Academic, cultural and social facilities 8 record of success. Results from our latest cohort international students progressed to the The INTO Centre 10 indicate that over 95 per cent of students passed University from our academic preparation Exeter and the South West 12 the Foundation programme and every one programmes, and another 400 students entered Choosing an INTO course 14 of the Graduate Certificate students passed. directly from our English language courses. Congratulations to all of them! We are also delighted The number of students choosing to study at Progress and outcomes 17 to announce that over 90 per cent of students the Centre continues to rise, supported by Foundation programme 18 completing academic preparation programmes who the top-ten status of the University, the good Foundation module descriptions 24 were eligible to progress onto one of the University’s reputation of our courses, the excellent student degrees have chosen to do so. support we offer, and the beautiful and secure Foundation progression grades 28 environment of the campus. Diploma programme 34 They have joined a successful and expanding University. Exeter is consistently ranked amongst When you study with us you will enjoy a wide Graduate Diploma programme 38 the Uk’s top 20 universities by the four main range of courses and an exciting choice of modules Study Abroad with English 46 league tables published by the Times, the Sunday – all designed to prepare you for your chosen English for Undergraduate Study 48 Times, the Independent and the Guardian. degree. Whatever subject you choose, you can be Our highest position is 9th. The Times Good sure of expert tuition and personal guidance. Our English for Postgraduate Study 50 University Guide 2010 ranks 21 of our subjects in aim is that you become a confident, independent Pre-Sessional English 52 the top 10 including General Engineering, Sports learner, ready for all the challenges and rewards of Student support 54 Science, Economics, Drama, Politics, Psychology a top UK university education. Insurance 55 and Middle East Studies. We are also ranked 4th We will also provide you with a rich in the UK amongst traditional universities for Accommodation 56 social experience. More than 40 different student satisfaction – and are very proud to have nationalities are currently represented at Application process 58 maintained our top ten position in this important the Centre, providing you with the ideal Application form 59 assessment for the last four years. opportunities to make friends with other Terms and conditions 63 To reinforce our position as an outstanding students from different cultures and Dates and prices 2010–2011 65 university we have embarked on an impressive backgrounds. You will also be a full member of three-year £270 million investment programme the University from the moment you register Student success 66 in new buildings, research centres, student for your course with full access to all of the residences and campus facilities. first-class study, sport and social facilities on campus. There’s so much going on and we There are many good reasons to choose the INTO encourage you to get involved! University of Exeter Centre to continue your studies. Whatever your reason – we look forward I look forward to meeting you and welcoming to welcoming you. you to our Centre.
Professor Steve Smith Penny Foster Vice-Chancellor, University of Exeter Centre Director, INTO University of Exeter 4 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
University of Exeter Learning and teaching
Excellent reputation Wide choice of subjects of the St Luke’s campus, situated 20 minutes The University of Exeter is one of the UK’s In addition to a wide variety of undergraduate by bus across the city and which specialises most popular universities with around eight Bachelor’s degrees, many of which are in Education, Medicine and Sports Science. applications for every undergraduate place. professionally recognised, the University offers The University’s third campus, which opened Tracing its history back to various educational a range of specialist Masters programmes and in 2004, is located 90 miles west of Exeter bodies created in the mid 1800s the University first-class supervision for research degrees in Cornwall. The Cornwall Campus offers a was awarded its own Charter (and degree across a broad range of academic disciplines. variety of subjects, including Law, Politics and awarding powers) in 1955. In the last 50 years, We recognise that no two people have exactly English Literature along with specialist courses Exeter has developed into a three-campus the same interests. The University’s aim is for in Conservation Biology, Renewable Energy, university with approximately 15,000 full-time students to have as much choice as possible so Climate Change, Environmental Science, students, of which around 3,000 come from over that you can shape your degree to your interests Geology and Mining Engineering. 120 countries outside the UK. and career plans. Excellent employment prospects The University is consistently ranked amongst The University’s academic departments are Amongst traditional research-led universities we the top 20 UK universities. Exeter ranks 9th arranged into Schools, some of which cover a offer an exceptionally wide range of opportunities out of 114 UK institutions in the Times Good single subject, for example Biosciences, and some for you to gain the skills employers want, giving University Guide 2010. The Times also ranks 21 of which cover several interrelated disciplines, you a head start in your career. From study of Exeter’s subjects in the top ten 10 including for example Humanities and Social Sciences. abroad opportunities, management training General Engineering, Sports Science, Economics, to business placements, one of the UK’s largest INTO University of Exeter students live and Drama, Politics, Psychology and Middle East student volunteering programmes to a world study on the Streatham Campus which is home Studies. The University is also ranked in the top wide network of study abroad opportunities and to most of the University’s academic Schools 10 for teaching, academic support, organisation careers advice from our own successful graduates, including Business, Law, Humanities and and management, and overall satisfaction.* there is a wealth of opportunity to add value to Social Sciences, Psychology, Engineering and your employment prospects. Our beautiful campus environment ensures an Biosciences. They can also access the facilities excellent study environment for international students with all the accommodation, academic, social and sports facilities within easy walking distance of each other, and only a short bus ride from the historic city centre. The University has over 4,000 study bedrooms ranging from catered halls, self-catering flats and shared houses, to self-contained family flats.
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Expert teaching and many opportunities for the exploitation of How are students assessed? The University is committed to high quality intellectual property. These include innovations Exams are likely to be just one of the ways teaching in a research-rich environment. At the for the rapid detection of malaria, cancer in which students are assessed. Continuous University of Exeter students study and learn therapeutics, next generation recording media, assessment allows you to work steadily rather with the experts – with those who write the driver assessment and training, counter-intuitive than have everything depend on an intense exam books and create the knowledge, not just those materials, and the psychology of office space. period. You will be told how much each form who read other people’s books. This means that of assessment counts towards your final result. The Postgraduate and International Centre on the our students benefit from access to the latest The ratio of exams to continuous assessment Streatham Campus offers purpose-built study and thinking, equipment and resources. depends on the subject you are studying and leisure facilities, including a 24-hour computer selection of modules. Final undergraduate degree Exeter has one of the highest National Student room, lounges, seminar room and a café. classifications are determined by grades achieved Survey rankings in the country, being in the How does the University teach? in the second and third year of study. top 5 for the last two years and in the top 10 The University thinks of students as their since the survey began. In 2009, we came 4th in What support can students expect? partners in the learning process. Students the UK* 24 of our 31 subjects are ranked in the Our supportive environment starts before should expect to be active contributors especially top 15 nationally according to the Times Good you leave home with detailed pre-arrival in seminars and tutorials; our learning and University Guide 2010. information and an induction programme for teaching style and ethos encourages active new students. We understand that studying The University of Exeter Business School has participation by students. How you learn overseas can be a big step and want to ensure topped the NSS subject rankings for overall varies according to which degree programme you are equipped to make the most of the student satisfaction among all UK business you are studying. Lectures and tutorials play academic and cultural experience. schools for four years running. an important part but many other methods, including video-conferencing, webcasting For students who feel that their work could be The University also has one of the highest and online discussion forums, enable you to improved through development of new study proportions of students receiving first and 2.1 enhance your subject knowledge. Similarly, techniques, the Student Learning Skills Service class degrees and an excellent track record for science courses have more practical or laboratory provides study skills support in: students who complete their degrees. assignments and field work may be an important • time organisation and prioritising Quality of research aspect of some courses. • assignment planning and writing In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise As well as lectures and seminars, you will need • reading strategies and note-taking (2008) all our subjects were assessed as including to spend time working on your own, studying • revision and exam techniques. world leading (4*) research and nearly 90% of and researching in the library, or carrying our research was rated as being ‘internationally Free in-sessional English language support is out practical work. You will be provided with recognised’. Sixteen of our 31 subjects are also available for students progressing to degree a reading list for each unit you take but are ranked in their respective top 10, with 27 in their courses who feel they need further tailored responsible for planning your own reading and respective top 20. What’s more - 95 per cent of support throughout their studies. private study. Support is available to help you to our staff submitted to the latest RAE - a much make the best use of your time. Our network of experienced professional staff higher proportion than most other universities. in the Student Advice Unit, Student Counselling An £80 million investment programme in science, Service, Chaplaincy, Accommodation and medicine and engineering infrastructure and International Student Support Offices are on appointments is boosting research and teaching hand to help should you need it, whatever in these areas. the problem. Research activities at the University have Full information is available at: generated three prestigious Queen’s Anniversary www.exeter.ac.uk/studenthelp Prizes, the latest for research into diabetes. Our research has also created a number of companies
* 2009 National Student Survey (NSS), based on the average of positive responses. Full service universities excludes specialist colleges.
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One of the lesser-known recipes for happiness is to live in a place where other people choose to go on holiday. [The University] has campuses in the cathedral city and also near Falmouth, in Cornwall, as well as coastline, countryside and glorious weather. Exeter has an excellent academic reputation – applications far exceed the national average.
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Academic, cultural and social facilities
The library Culture You can also use the heated indoor swimming pool at the St Luke’s Campus, which is a 20 The main University library is at the centre of Theatre, music and art are an important part minute walk away, or join one of our 50 sports the campus and holds 1.2 million volumes, and of University campus life. There are plenty of clubs which include sailing and canoeing (our over 3,000 print journal subscriptions as well as opportunities to see plays, films, musicals and location is perfect), along with archery, caving, providing online access to over 19,500 e-journals concerts ranging from pop to classical, without climbing, lacrosse and ultimate frisbee. All the and newspaper and reference works. In addition stepping off campus. University’s campuses are ideally suited for to the main library, individual departments hold The University’s Great Hall is a major venue those who enjoy an outdoors lifestyle. As well as specialist collections. for concerts while smaller bands can be seen walking and sailing, the UK’s top surfing beaches Open 24 hours a day, the library runs a at the Lemon Grove on campus, or one of the are close by. comprehensive programme of face-to-face and many venues in the city. There are plenty of Our Sports Scholarship Scheme provides online training covering information search opportunities for students who sing or play an practical and financial assistance to enable techniques, information resources in specific instrument to get involved with student music students who compete at a national level to subject areas, journal and database searches, as societies such as the Jazz, Folk, Concert Band, continue their sports while at Exeter. well as drop-in sessions and surgeries. Change Ringing, World Music and University Singers. Those seeking larger ensembles can For further information on facilities and sports clubs Computing try the University Orchestra and Stage see www.exeter.ac.uk/sport Musical society. All students have access to MyExeter – a student The Streatham Campus is also home to the portal which is home to all the IT resources you’ll Societies Northcott Theatre, Exeter’s professional need throughout your time at Exeter, which can repertory theatre, which hosts touring The University has more than 100 student-run be accessed from anywhere in the world. The companies and amateur productions by the societies catering for a wide variety of academic, University recognises that access to IT facilities University and public. The University also cultural, political, religious and social interests. as a means of staying in touch with family is has one of the most advanced student media These societies provide one of the best routes for a top priority for international students. All networks in the country. Its student TV and meeting people and for widening your interests. students have their own email address and most radio stations and weekly student newspaper study bedrooms have a phone and broadband The full list is available at www.exeterguild.org/gsa have won several awards. For art lovers, internet link. IT facilities include: the University’s sculpture walk, features 25 • computer clusters across campus with access sculptures by well-known artists, and is a great Campus facilities to the internet and email along with word- way to see the Streatham Campus. processing, database, graphics and statistics The Streatham Campus is a safe and welcoming applications Sport home away from home for new students – • 24/7 access to a number of central computer everything you need is within walking distance clusters The University invested around £10 million including: • a helpdesk service located in the University in sport in the last six years to create sports • a supermarket library that can be accessed by phone or email facilities which are amongst the best in the • book shop • a variety of short training programmes UK. All students are encouraged to use the • bank throughout the year facilities, which are designed for competitive and • printing facility • a purchase scheme offering a discount on recreational use. • launderette laptops and licensed software. There are facilities on the Streatham Campus • over ten different cafés and restaurants for all the major sports including football, • The Works job shop, advertising part-time job cricket, hockey, rugby, tennis, squash and opportunities badminton. The Sports Park also has a • multi-faith chaplaincy and prayer rooms. 90-station air-conditioned health and fitness For further information about our campus studio and runs a varied programme of classes environment and surrounds take our virtual tour throughout the year including tai chi, yoga, online at www.exeter.ac.uk/virtualtours pilates and various martial arts. Academic, cultural and social facilities 9
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The INTO Centre today
We are committed to giving you the best The INTO University of Exeter Centre is just Our staff work closely with University staff to possible student experience. The INTO a few minutes’ walk from the heart of the help you with academic registration, opening a University of Exeter Centre is a vibrant and University of Exeter Streatham campus, where bank account and registering with a doctor. We lively place where you have access to excellent you will find a bank, library, IT helpdesk, also help you to familiarise yourself with all the academic facilities and student services. The bookshop, shops a supermarket, cafés, facilities and cultural activities available, both on teaching is spread over two floors in The Old restaurants and the careers centre. campus and in the local area. Library building on the Streatham Campus, and The Centre has around 80 well-qualified To take a look at the INTO Centre Reception, please has spacious and bright classrooms. Teaching members of staff who are highly experienced in visit www.into.uk.com/exeter/the_into_centre/ also takes place in Duryard House which is working with international students. We know virtual_tour where the new student residences are currently what it is like being an international student being built. You can also expect a friendly and and will do everything we can to ensure that you welcoming atmosphere created by the dedicated make the best of your time at the INTO Centre. and experienced INTO team. The INTO Centre 11
A brand new international study centre for 2011
A long-term commitment Facilities Accommodation to students The new INTO teaching building is conveniently We aim to provide you and all of our The new purpose-built INTO Centre is due to be situated at the heart of the campus, opposite the international students with a home away from opened in 2011 as part of the Forum Project, a University library and shopping centre. home. The new INTO accommodation blocks will planned £450 million investment in modernising offer comfortable, modern furnished bedrooms Teaching spaces in the educational facility the University’s Streatham campus. This exciting with study desks, and communal spaces where are flexible to respond to a variety of learning new development, will create an inspirational students can socialise. The rooms will be requirements – a highlight of the Centre is a mix of facilities and amenities that encompass: arranged in groups, each with its own fully- multi-purpose lecture room that can be used for equipped communal kitchen and living room • an extended and re-furbished library both teaching and other events. where students can watch TV and relax. • a variety of formal and informal A new library provides a multi-function resource learning spaces Accommodation facilities will include: centre, and is a focal point for learning, study • a mixture of frontline student services and research. • single rooms with en-suite showers • a good mix of catering and retail outlets • self contained studios • a landscaped plaza The first-rate facilities include: • shared rooms • a new University of Exeter reception. • a large student reception area • lifts to all floors The new INTO Centre, located at the heart of the • administration offices • designated wheelchair-accessible rooms Streatham campus, will be a sociable, innovative • student support services situated near lifts and entrances and inspiring addition to the University of Exeter • tutorial and teaching classrooms • residential staff accommodation campus. The Centre will cater for international • multi-purpose lecture theatres • communal kitchen with cooking and food students studying pre-university courses, and for • state-of-the-art IT and two multimedia storage facilities those undertaking English language training. Pre- centres • communal living room university students will benefit from university- • learning resource centre • vending machines style teaching: a mixture of lectures, seminars, • café. • access to laundry facilities. tutorials and supported e-learning.
The state-of-the-art Centre has been designed to complement the architecture of some of the University of Exeter’s more modern buildings, including the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment. The INTO Centre is also eco-friendly and will provide an exciting environment where students can live, study and relax in a truly international atmosphere.
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Exeter and the South West Exeter’s thriving nightlife, lively cultural scene and rich history “ make it well worth a visit. This old city is young at heart thanks “ to a large student crowd and plenty of bars, clubs and cafés, especially around the revitalised harbour.
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The University’s Streatham Campus is one of The South West is one of Europe’s top holiday A good road and rail network links Exeter the most beautiful in the country. The campus’ destinations and a paradise for the outdoor with the rest of the UK. London is around two lakes, parkland, sculpture trail and gardens, enthusiast – University of Exeter students are and a half hours away by direct train, or three including a registered Botanic Garden, create a able to enjoy it all year round. When you want hours by road. National Express runs a regular unique environment in which to study. All of the to escape from the city, you’ll find sandy beaches coach service from London and Heathrow teaching buildings together with the Sports Park, and some of the most stunning countryside in international airport to Exeter coach station, the library, the shopping centre, restaurants, Britain right on your doorstep. which is a 15-minute walk from the campus. St cafés and bars are conveniently located within David’s train station is a five-minute taxi ride Exeter is just 20 minutes by train from the easy walking distance of each other so time from the campus and provides regular services to South Devon coast which has something for and money are not wasted travelling around. In London and all major UK cities. The city also has everyone, including bird watching, sailing, addition the city centre is only a five minute bus its own regional airport with scheduled flights to swimming, water-skiing, windsurfing, kite- ride or 15-minute walk away so you can enjoy Europe and around the UK. surfing and sunbathing! the advantages of a campus-based university Please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/visit without missing out on life in the city. Devon also has the two National Parks Exmoor and Dartmoor, that provide exciting challenges City of Exeter for hikers, climbers, horse riders and cyclists. In contrast, the gentler Devon landscapes of rolling A safe, student-friendly city, Exeter is hills, rivers, picturesque villages with their consistently rated as one of the best places to traditional thatched cottages, charming inns and live in the UK for the quality of its amenities, attractive market towns are perfect for exploring it’s low crime-rate and it’s proximity to miles of at a more leisurely pace. fantastic countryside nearby. For more information, please visit www.lotstodo.co.uk With a population of around 122,000, the city happily combines modern life with a sense of the past. Cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops mix easily with historic buildings, including the 13th century
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favourite haunt of Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Last weekend, I had a pleasant journey to Raleigh. Although a Roman city, Exeter is not Dartmouth, where I experienced the ancient “ trapped in the past – major investments such as a “and medieval civilizations in the castle and £235 million retail centre with over 60 new shops and restaurants, has confirmed Exeter’s place as visited a wonderful church built in 13 century the South West’s major shopping destination. and looked around the art galleries.
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Choosing an INTO course
Choosing the right course
INTO University of Exeter offers a wide Great care should be taken in choosing a course. you want to study and ensure you select the range of courses for international students, Please read the course details and entrance appropriate preparation pathway. allowing you to develop your English or requirements carefully to ensure that the course the skills you need for your future field of is appropriate for your level and future study study. Our courses prepares you to enter plans. In particular, if you hope to progress to a university at a variety of levels. university degree you should consider the subject
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Academic programmes
Foundation programme Diploma programme Graduate Diploma programme The Foundation programme prepares you for This is an advanced, one-academic-year course The Graduate Diploma programme prepares direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate of study, which is equivalent to the first students for entry to a Masters course. It is for programme at the University of Exeter. On year of an undergraduate degree. Successful students who have completed a first degree successful completion, you will be awarded the completion of the Diploma programme enables or diploma but not achieved the necessary University of Exeter Foundation Certificate, students to enter the second year of a relevant academic qualifications for entry to a UK Masters which, (subject to having acceptable grades for undergraduate degree at the University of degree; or for students who have studied a your chosen degree) guarantees entry to one of Exeter, subject to achieving specified grades different subject at undergraduate level and have the University of Exeter’s undergraduate degree for particular degrees. If you are already in the insufficient knowledge of their intended field programmes. It is also recognised by many other first year of a relevant undergraduate degree in of postgraduate study. Students who pass the UK universities. The programme is designed your home country, you may be able to use the Graduate Diploma programme at the appropriate for international students who have completed Diploma as a convenient entry method to UK level are guaranteed a place on a related secondary schooling in their own country. The higher education without having to complete a Masters degree at the University of Exeter. Foundation programme is three terms in length, Foundation programme. Subject modules are combined with academic with start dates in September and January English study and the development of essential There is a single pathway available in Business, leading to the first year of an undergraduate advanced-level study skills. Management, Accounting and Economics, which degree starting the following September. leads to a range of degrees at the University of The following Graduate Diploma pathways There are currently four pathways: Exeter Business School. are available:
• Humanities, Law and Social Science Detailed programme information: page 34 • Graduate Diploma in Management • Computer Science, Engineering and • Graduate Diploma in Finance Mathematics • Graduate Diploma in Law • Economics, Finance and Accounting • Graduate Diploma in Public Administration. • Science. Detailed programme information: page 38 Detailed programme information: page 18 16 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
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English language courses
The University of Exeter has been providing English for Undergraduate Study Pre-Sessional English English language training for international The English for Undergraduate Study course will These courses are for you if you already hold students for over 30 years. Our courses can help raise your level of English language in order to a conditional offer for an undergraduate or you improve your English for general needs, or gain entry to either the Foundation or Diploma postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter serve as preparation for further study. programmes at the Centre, or to undergraduate and need to improve your English and study skills degree courses at the University of Exeter. This before you start. Pre-Sessional courses last 10 or 5 To enter any undergraduate or postgraduate course has start dates in September, January, weeks, and start in July and August. degree course in the UK, you must satisfy April and July. specified English language requirements. The Detailed course information: page 52 most successful students are those who take the Detailed course information: page 48 time to raise their level of English beyond the standard entry requirements. Greater fluency English for Postgraduate Study in English allows you to be more intuitive and If you are academically qualified for efficient in your class and coursework. postgraduate degree study at a British university, this course will improve your English Study Abroad with English language level in preparation for a Masters or A flexible and intensive course combining English other postgraduate degree programme. This language studies with academic course modules course has start dates in September, January, from either the University of Exeter or the April and July. Students intending to study for INTO academic programmes (subject to having a Graduate Diploma at the Centre, but whose a high enough starting level of English). It offers level of English is not high enough to start students an extended period spent studying in a immediately, can also take this course. campus environment. Detailed course information: page 50 Detailed course information: page 46 Choosing an INTO course 17
INTO University of Exeter course range and progression routes
Our courses are designed to provide you with fast and assured progression routes into university. The chart below provides an overview of all of our courses and can be used to help you see which English course and academic programmes will be right for you.
Please refer to the course description pages for full details.
Pre-Sessional English Starts at IELTS 5.5 or 6.0
Postgraduate degree course English for Postgraduate Study Graduate Diploma Starts at IELTS 3.0 programme Starts at IELTS 5.5
Diploma programme Undergraduate Starts at IELTS 6.0 degree course Year 2
English for Undergraduate Study Starts at IELTS 3.0 Foundation programme Starts at IELTS 5.5
Undergraduate degree course Year 1
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Foundation programme
The Foundation prepares you for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate programme at the University of Exeter. The Foundation has four pathways in: Humanities, Law and Social Science; Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics; Economics, Finance and Management and Science. Foundation programme 19
What is the Foundation Key features KeyKey coursecourse factsfacts programme? Programme structure StartProgramme dates length Lasting one academic year (three terms), the The programme runs for three terms. September1, 2 or 3 terms and January programme is the perfect preparation for Academic content ProgrammeStart dates dates international students planning undergraduate Around 60 per cent of the programme is devoted MonSeptember, 27 Sep 2010January, – Fri April 10 Jun 2011 study at the University of Exeter. The to the academic modules from your subject areas, Tue 04 Jan 2011 – Fri 26 Aug 2011 qualification also enables you to prepare for English language entry supported by tuition in English language and Programme length study at a wide range of other UK universities. requirements study skills. OneFor 1academic term course: year (3IELTS terms 6.0 or or The programme curriculum combines academic approximately 9 months) English language skills for academic study equivalent study, intensive English language preparation, At the core of the programme is the English ClassFor 2 hoursterm course: IELTS 5.5 or study skills and cultural orientation. Language Skills module which comprises Upequivalent to 22 hours per week approximately 40 per cent of lessons. This For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or Ageequivalent requirement Why choose the Foundation module covers reading, writing, listening and 17* years and above programme? speaking and is internally assessed. You will work Tuition fees include in groups, learn to manage your time effectively, Academic• Up to 21 entry hours requirement per week The Foundation programme offers a level of conduct small research projects and write them Studentsof university need to style have learning, completed academic preparation comparable to that offered up, learn to organise the content of essays and 12 yearscomprising of schooling lectures, (or classes the at UK secondary school, and ensures that you reports, understand how to evaluate your own local(maximum equivalent class to meet size 16the students), same meet the English language entry requirements work, present your ideas to the rest of the group, standard)tutorials with and very directed good self-studygrades for university study. It also allows you to and practise note taking from lectures and English• Further language study counselling entry requirement complete an undergraduate degree in the UK written texts. September• Learning and materials, January accessentry: IELTSto the within four years of starting the programme. 5.5 internet(with a minimum and to online of 5.0 learning in all Assured university placement subskills);resources TOEFL iBT 71 (minimum 14 Students who successfully complete the What is special about the in writing); or equivalent Foundation programme are guaranteed a place at Optional extras Foundation programme? (at additional cost) the University of Exeter, (subject to meeting the Students who do not meet • One-to-one tuition • Full university status for all students. specified grades for their chosen degree). the minimum English language • GMAT examination • Quality-assured university programme. requirements can apply for English for Extensive choice of undergraduate degree preparation classes • Campus-based programme. Undergraduate Study. subjects • Class excursions, visits and • World-class facilities. The University of Exeter teaches a wide variety of TuitionINTO fee social activities • Conditional offer of a place on an undergraduate degree programmes, in popular £10,950 undergraduate degree at the University subjects such as Accounting and Finance, Arabic of Exeter. Tuition fees do not include: and Islamic studies, Business Management, • text books: an additional • Guaranteed university placement for Economics, Electronic Engineering, Engineering charge in the region of £130 successful students. and Management, Law, Mathematics, Physics, per academic course • Highest levels of personal care and support. Politics and International Relations, Psychology • an additional £250 per year fee and Biological Sciences and Sport Sciences. to cover the use of laboratory Is the Foundation programme facilities (only applicable to validated or recognised? science based courses).
It is designed in partnership with Exeter For further guidance please check academics and quality assured by the University with the INTO admissions office or of Exeter. Successful completion of the your educational agent Foundation programme leads to the award of the * Age: All students commencing University of Exeter Foundation Certificate. courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course 20 INTO University of Exeter |University Pathways 2010-2011
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A typical Foundation programme week Teaching and learning styles A typical week will have an average of 22 hours You will be encouraged to take an active part Our qualified and experienced teachers will give of timetabled study. Classes may take the in classes. Much of the work is done in small you guidance on how to become an independent form of lectures, seminars and tutorials or, in groups and some assignments will be done learner by making best use of learning resources Engineering and Science programmes, practical as a team. There is an emphasis on individual such as English language books and audio-visual laboratory sessions. guidance and tuition, so you will have the equipment, and the Computer Room, where you opportunity to meet your teacher on a one-to- can use online English teaching materials and You will have plenty of opportunities to discuss one basis to discuss a particular assignment and tests to assess your own progress. Meanwhile any points raised in lectures and seminars with how to improve it. you will be assessed in each module. your tutors. You can work in the university library and use the extensive campus network for research, including online access to the library and web.
EXAMPLE/INDICATIVE FOUNDATION TIMETABLE TERM 1 TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 09.00 – 10.00 English Writing Economics economics british history 1 ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills Mathematics English Reading and study skills english writing economics Mathematics mathematics mathematics english law mathematics physics 10.00 – 11.00 ENGLISH Writing ECONOMICS ECONOMICS BRITISH HISTORY 1 ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills Mathematics ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills ENGLISH Writing ECONOMICS Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics ENGLISH Writing LAW Mathematics PHYSICS 11.00 – 12.00 ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills ENGLISH Listening and Speaking ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills ENGLISH Listening and Speaking ECONOMICS Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics ENGLISH Writing Mathematics 12.00 – 13.00 ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills ENGLISH Listening and Speaking ENGLISH Reading and Study Skills ENGLISH Listening and Speaking ENGLISH Writing Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics 13.00 – 14.00 ECONOMICS PHYSICS SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS Mathematics Mathematics APPLICATIONS Mathematics SCHOOL AND SUBJECT VISITS 14.00 – 15.00 BRITISH HISTORY 1 BRITISH HISTORY 1 SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS ENGLISH Listening and Speaking ECONOMICS ECONOMICS APPLICATIONS LAW LAW SCHOOL AND SUBJECT VISITS Mathematics Mathematics PHYSICS 15.00 – 16.00 BRITISH HISTORY 1 BRITISH HISTORY 1 SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS ENGLISH Listening and Speaking ECONOMICS ECONOMICS APPLICATIONS ENGLISH Listening and Speaking LAW LAW SCHOOL AND SUBJECT VISITS Mathematics Mathematics PHYSICS 16.00 – 17.00 BRITISH HISTORY 1 BRITISH HISTORY 1 SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY ENGLISH Writing ECONOMICS ECONOMICS APPLICATIONS LAW LAW SCHOOL AND SUBJECT VISITS 17.00 – 18.00 BRITISH HISTORY 1 BRITISH HISTORY 1 SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY ENGLISH Writing ECONOMICS ECONOMICS APPLICATIONS Mathematics LAW LAW SCHOOL AND SUBJECT VISITS
I chose the Foundation programme because it will allow me to progress
on to an undergraduate Psychology degree. I have made many new
“ friends since I arrived in January – mainly from China, Germany and the Middle East – and we often meet up in our accommodation to do “ work together. The classes are very interesting and my teachers are wonderful and very friendly.
Ekaterina Stolyarchuk – Foundation pathway in Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation programme 21
Academic counselling Assessment Key course facts
You will receive support from your tutor on Assessment is both formal and informal, You are assessedProgramme by a combination length of both personal and academic issues, and visits designed not simply to pass or fail students, but examination1, 2 and or 3 coursework, terms which may include will be arranged to your university academic to help you build on your successes and meet essays, reports, practical exercises, group and Start dates department. We also have an international the requirements for entry to the first year of a individual research projects, portfolios, oral September, January, April liaison officer who will help with your application degree. Marks from the Foundation programme presentations, seminar discussions, class tests to the University of Exeter. do not count towards the final degree but they and problemEnglish solving language exercises. entry help the University assess your abilities in your requirements chosen field of study. For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent Final grades For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or Class % description equivalent A Distinction 70-100 Excellent: shows deep understandingFor and 3 termknowledge, course: originality IELTS 5.0 or of thought and expression equivalent B Merit 60-69 Good: shows good understanding and knowledge with some good analysis C Sound pass 50-59 Average: shows satisfactory understandingTuition and fees knowledge include with satisfactory analysis • Up to 21 hours per week of university style learning, Recommended study plan and progression route comprising lectures, classes Students who meet the programme’s academic entry requirements but who do not meet the minimum English language requirements can undertake(maximum English language class size preparation 16 students), before entering their Foundation programme. Examples of these combined programmes are set out below. Please note, these are only a guide and individualtutorials study andplans directed will be drawn self-study up on the basis of your application. • Further study counselling 2010 2011 • Learning2012 materials, access to the
May jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Jan feb Mar apr May jun jul aug sep oct nov decinternetJan andfeb to onlineMar apr learningMay jun English for IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Undergraduate year oneresources Undergraduate Foundation programme Study Optional extras English for IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Undergraduate year(at one additional cost) Undergraduate Foundation programme • One-to-one tuition Study • GMAT examination preparation classes • Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities 22 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
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Foundation programme: subject pathways Foundation core studies All Foundation students complete a core credit module in English language and study skills (40 credits). Entry to the undergraduate degrees listed will be dependent on achieving the grades required for that degree. Module combinations depend upon your intended degree programme. Students are required to achieve 120 credits for progression. Foundation pathway in Humanities, Law and Social Science Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honours degrees in areas such as: Compulsory modules • Ancient History • Politics • British History and Institutions 1 (20 credits) • Animal Behaviour • Psychology† Optional modules • Arabic and Islamic Studies • Sociology • British History and Institutions 2 (20 credits) • Archaeology • Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) • Geography • Introduction to Psychology (20 credits) • History • Introduction to English Law and the English Legal • History, Politics and Sociology System1 (20 credits) • International Relations • Introduction to English Law and the English • Law Legal System 2 (20 credits) • Middle East Studies • Mathematics 1 (20 credits)* • Philosophy
Foundation pathway in Economics, Finance and Management Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honours degrees in areas such as: Compulsory modules • Accounting and Finance • Economics with Econometrics • Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) • Accounting with Leadership • Management with Leadership • Introduction to Economics (20 credits) • Business and Accounting Optional modules • Business and Management • Introduction to Accounting and Finance (20 credits) • Business Economics • Introduction to Management (20 credits) • Economics • Mathematics 1 (20 credits) • Economics and Finance • Economics and Politics Foundation pathway in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honours degrees in areas such as: Compulsory modules • Applied Geology • Mathematics with Accounting • Mathematics 1 (20 credits) • Civil Engineering • Mathematics and Computer Science • Introduction to Physical Science (20 credits) • Electronic Engineering • Mathematics with Economics • Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) • Engineering • Mathematics with Finance Optional modules • Engineering and Management • Mathematics with Management • Mathematics 2 (20 credits)‡ • Engineering Geology and Geotechnics • Mechanical Engineering • Introduction to Management (20 credits)** • IT Management for Business • Mining Engineering • Introduction to Chemical Sciences (20 credits) • Mathematics Foundation pathway in Science Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honours degrees in areas such as: Compulsory modules • Biological and Medicinal Chemistry • Geography • Introduction to Biological Science (20 credits) • Biological Sciences • Molecular Biology • Introduction to Chemical Sciences (20 credits) • Biology and Animal Behaviour • Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) • Conservation Biology and Ecology Optional modules • Conservation Biology and Geography • Mathematics 1 (20 credits) • Evolutionary Biology • Introduction to Psychology (20 credits) • Exercise and Sport Sciences
* Mathematics 1 is only available for students intending to progress to BSc Psychology at the University of Exeter.
† The Foundation Maths module is compulsory for students intending to progress to BSc Psychology at the University of Exeter.
** Introduction to Management will only be offered to students intending to progress to a degree in Engineering and Management.
‡ Students intending to progress to the a degree in Mathematics or Engineering will normally be expected to study all three Mathematics modules.
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Key course facts
Programme length 1, 2 or 3 terms
Start dates September, January, April
English language entry requirements For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Tuition fees include • Up to 21 hours per week of university style learning, comprising lectures, classes (maximum class size 16 students), tutorials and directed self-study • Further study counselling • Learning materials, access to the internet and to online learning resources
Optional extras (at additional cost) • One-to-one tuition • GMAT examination preparation classes • Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities 24 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Foundation module descriptions
All students will study English language Pathway in Economics, Finance and follow standard mathematics textbooks. Some skills for academic study. This provides the Management (EFM) handouts will be provided. You can gain further core skills in English needed for university- practice by using the textbooks in private study. Introduction to Economics level study. Coursework will be set and marked at regular The main aim of this compulsory module is to intervals throughout the course. Each Foundation pathway also has develop in the student an ability to think like compulsory academic modules. These are an economist. Major theoretical models and Introduction to Physical Science considered to be the basis for study of key terminology of macro and micro-economic This module will provide an introduction to each discipline area. If you are a business theory will be introduced and applied to real the fundamental concepts of physical science student, you will study Economics and world situations. which provide a foundation for further study Foundation Mathematics. If you want to of materials, structures, mechanics and This module embraces many themes, including: specialise in Humanities or Social Science electronics at a level necessary to commence the economic environment; the market you will need to study British History an engineering degree programme. It will mechanism and market failure; market and Institutions. Engineering, Maths also consolidate a common knowledge base structure and competition; growth; inflation; and Science students will need to study and begin the development of a learning unemployment; international trade and Mathematics to an advanced level. methodology appropriate to an engineering macroeconomic policy. Students will gain degree programme. familiarity with the use of diagrams and the Compulsory modules structuring of academic essay writing, as well You will develop an understanding of the as the experience of seminar planning and the fundamentals of physics and the inter-relationship Pathway in Humanities, Law and delivery of presentations. between atomic structure and the properties of Social Science (HLS) matter and the how to apply these concepts to Foundation Mathematics the analysis of mechanical, electrical and British History and Institutions 1 This module aims to provide a foundation in thermal problems. This module aims to enable students to mathematics for students who intend to follow understand the key developments in British a degree programme in the area of Business, There will be additional laboratory-based history, politics and sociology 1900-50 and to Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics sessions designed to support the taught material. be able to communicate their understanding, or other related disciplines. Foundation Mathematics knowledge of, and ideas about these concepts Topics will include: geometry, logarithm and This module aims to provide a foundation in orally and in writing. This module will provide exponential functions; differentiation and mathematics for students who intend to follow students with a foundation for a degree integration; statistics: and using Excel. The class a degree programme in the area of Business, programme in Social Studies/Humanities at a sessions will be part teaching input and part Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics British University. student exercises to consolidate new material. or other related disciplines. Topics will include: liberal reforms of the early Further practice can be done in private study Topics will include: geometry, logarithm and twentieth century; the Suffragette Movement; from the course textbooks. Coursework will be exponential functions; differentiation and economic depression and the General Strike; set and marked at regular intervals throughout integration; statistics: and using Excel. The class the rise of the Labour Party; the beginning of the course. sessions will be part teaching input and part the Welfare State; Britain and the European student exercises to consolidate new material. Union; Thatcherism; women in Britain since Pathways in Computer Science, Further practice can be done in private study 1945; and the media. Engineering and Mathematics (CEM) from the course textbooks. Coursework will be The class sessions will be part lecture, in which Mathematics 1 set and marked at regular intervals throughout information about central events, issues and This module aims to follow on from the the course. theoretical approaches will be introduced, Foundation Mathematics module to provide and part seminar, in which students will be stronger background in areas of mathematics encouraged to investigate and discuss particular required for higher study of a science-based issues in greater depth. Suggested reading for discipline. private study and class handouts will be provided Topics will include: algebra; trigonometry; to assist with individual learning and preparation further differentiation and integration; and for group discussions and assignments. more statistics. Class sessions will include time for students to practise material taught in the session. The material delivered will Foundation module descriptions 25
Pathway in Science (SCI) Optional modules MathematicsKey 1 course facts This module aims to follow on from the Introduction to Chemical Science Programme length Pathway in Humanities, Law and Foundation Mathematics module to provide This module will provide an overview of 1, 2 or 3 terms Social Sciences (HLS) stronger background in areas of mathematics key concepts and subjects in chemistry in required forStart higher dates study of a science-based preparation for proceeding with a degree course British History and Institutions 2 discipline.September, January, April that contains elements of the chemical sciences. This module aims to build on students’ knowledge of British Society in the Twentieth Topics willEnglish include: language algebra; trigonometry;entry The module will develop your understanding of Century as developed in History 1. In particular further differentiationrequirements and integration; and chemical principles and processes that are relevant this module aims to increase students’ more statistics.For 1 termClass course:sessions IELTS will include 6.0 or to everyday laboratory work. The material will understanding of sociological and cultural time for studentsequivalent to practise material taught start from the fundamental principles before influences on the forming of modern British in the session.For 2 The term materialcourse: IELTSdelivered 5.5 orwill proceeding to more complex areas. Society and Institutions. This module will provide follow standardequivalent mathematics textbooks. Some Topics will include: basic organic and inorganic students with an excellent foundation for degree handouts Forwill 3be term provided. course: You IELTS can 5.0gain or further equivalent chemistry; classification of organic compounds programme in Social Studies/Humanities in a practice by using the textbooks in private study. and their reactions; energy; enthalpy, and British University. CourseworkTuition will be fees set includeand marked at regular dynamic equilibria; reaction kinetics; and intervals throughout• Up to 21 thehours course. per week Introduction to Psychology spectroscopy and its interpretation. of university style learning, This module will provide a foundation in Introduction to Law and the English comprising lectures, classes There will be additional laboratory-based psychological science for students who wish Legal System 1 (maximum class size 16 students), sessions designed to support the taught material. to follow a degree programme in psychology This module will cover the basic structure tutorials and directed self-study or other disciplines at a UK university. of English law and its legal system, and the Foundation Mathematics • Further study counselling foundations of the substantive law of contract This module aims to provide a foundation in The module will cover a range of fundamental • Learning materials, access to the and criminal law. mathematics for students who intend to follow issues and concepts drawn from general internet and to online learning a degree programme in the area of Business, psychology with a particular emphasis on their Topics will include:resources the English court system; Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics relevance to issues that arise in everyday life. the doctrineOptional of precedent; extras the basic foundations or other related disciplines. of criminal(at law; additional and the basiccost) foundations of An indicative list would include the following contract law.• One-to-one tuition Topics will include: geometry, logarithm and topics: the meaning of psychology; methods • GMAT examination exponential functions; differentiation and of psychological inquiry; theories in psychology Introduction to Law and the English Legal preparation classes integration; statistics: and using Excel. The class and assumptions about human nature: System 2 • Class excursions, visits and sessions will be part teaching input and part psychoanalysis and the Freudian legacy; the This module will cover how the English legal INTO social activities student exercises to consolidate new material. biological basis of behaviour and the role system has been affected by developments in Further practice can be done in private study of culture; sensory perception: the function of human rights law, as well as the basic elements of from the course textbooks. Coursework will be memory; and child development. two further core subjects – tort law and land law. set and marked at regular intervals throughout Foundation Mathematics will also be offered Topics will include: the impact of the the course. to students of this module. incorporation of the European Convention Introduction to Biological Science of Human Rights into English law; the Foundation Mathematics This module will provide an overview of key basic foundations of tort law; and the basic This module aims to provide a foundation in concepts and subjects in biology in preparation foundations of land law. mathematics for students who intend to follow for proceeding with a degree programme in the a degree programme in the area of business, There will be a strong emphasis in these modules biological sciences. computer science, engineering and mathematics on the discussion of topical issues connected The module will develop your understanding or other related disciplines. with these subjects. of biological structures and processes from the Topics will include: geometry, logarithm and cellular to organism to system level. exponential functions; differentiation and Topics will include: cellular structure; DNA integration; statistics; using Excel. The class replication and cell division; genetics; cellular sessions will be part teaching input and part energy generation and evolution; diversity; student exercises to consolidate new material. and ecology. Further practice can be done in private study from the course textbooks. Coursework will be There will be additional laboratory-based set and marked at regular intervals throughout sessions designed to support the taught material. the course. 26 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
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Pathway in Economics, Finance and Mathematics 1 Introduction to Management Management (EFM) This module aims to follow on from the The aim of this module is to give you an Foundation Mathematics module to provide introduction to the characteristics of different Introduction to Management stronger background in areas of mathematics organisations, an appreciation of how businesses The aim of this module is to give you an required for higher study of a scientific based are managed and an understanding of business introduction to the characteristics of different discipline. terminology. By the end of the module you organisations, an appreciation of how businesses will be able to demonstrate familiarity with are managed and an understanding of business Topics will include: algebra, matrices, further business aims, objectives, strategy and planning terminology. By the end of the module you differentiation and integration; statistics. Class as well as an appreciation of the characteristics will be able to demonstrate familiarity with sessions will include time for students to practise of organisations and different approaches to business aims, objectives, strategy and planning material taught in the session. The material organisational structure. as well as an appreciation of the characteristics delivered will follow standard mathematics of organisations and different approaches to textbooks and some handouts will be provided. You will be introduced to the principles of organisational structure. You can gain further practice by using the modern management through a consideration textbooks in private study. Coursework will be of management theories and the process of You will be introduced to the principles of set and marked at regular intervals throughout management through an investigation of modern management through a consideration the course. culture, leadership and motivation. The range of management theories and the process of of themes extends to: production; quality; management through an investigation of culture, Pathway in Computer Science, communication; social responsibility; business leadership and motivation. The range of themes Engineering and Mathematics (CEM) growth and organisational change. extends to: production; quality; communication; social responsibility; business growth and Mathematics 2 Introduction to Chemical Science organisational change. This module aims to introduce some of the topics This module will provide an overview of in areas of mathematics that you will meet when key concepts and subjects in chemistry in Introduction to Accounting and Finance studying in higher scientific disciplines, as well as preparation for proceeding with a degree course The aim of this optional module is to give you an to provide necessary background knowledge for that contains elements of the chemical sciences. understanding of accounting and finance. studying mathematics at a higher level. It follows The module will develop your understanding of Topics will include: basic accounting concepts; on from topics covered in Mathematics 1. chemical principles and processes that are relevant procedures used in the preparation of financial Topics will include: more trigonometry; further to everyday laboratory work. The material will statements; analysis of published information; differentiation and integration; complex start from the fundamental principles before and using accounting information to assist with numbers; mechanics. proceeding to more complex areas. business planning and decision making. The study of finance focuses on the central issues Topics will include: basic organic and inorganic of how finance is raised and invested in pursuit chemistry; classification of organic compounds of core business objectives. and their reactions; energy; enthalpy, and dynamic equilibria; reaction kinetics; and By the end of this module, you will be able to spectroscopy and its interpretation. demonstrate an understanding of the nature and context of accounting and will have the There will be additional laboratory-based capacity to undertake appropriate numerical sessions designed to support the taught material. procedures and techniques in preparing and If you wish to progress to the School of analysing financial statements and internal Engineering to study mathematics or engineering, management reports. you would normally be expected to take all three mathematics modules.
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Pathway in Science (SCI) Key course facts
Mathematics 1 Programme length This module aims to follow on from the Foundation 1, 2 or 3 terms Mathematics module to provide stronger Start dates background in areas of mathematics required for September, January, April higher study of a scientific based discipline. English language entry Topics will include: algebra, matrices, further requirements differentiation and integration; statistics. Class For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or sessions will include time for students to practise equivalent material taught in the session. The material For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or delivered will follow standard mathematics equivalent textbooks and some handouts will be provided. For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or You can gain further practice by using the equivalent textbooks in private study. Coursework will be Tuition fees include set and marked at regular intervals throughout • Up to 21 hours per week the course. of university style learning, Introduction to Psychology comprising lectures, classes Introduction to Psychology will be offered to (maximum class size 16 students), students wishing to progress to psychology and tutorials and directed self-study science degrees. Foundation Mathematics will • Further study counselling also be offered to students who wish to progress • Learning materials, access to the to psychology degrees. internet and to online learning resources
Optional extras (at additional cost) • One-to-one tuition • GMAT examination preparation classes • Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities 28 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Foundation progression grades
The following pages provide detailed information on the modules that you need to study and There are four pathways leading to the grades you need to achieve in order to be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate undergraduate degree programmes: degree programme in October 2011. • Humanities, Law and Social Sciences (HLS) • Economics, Finance and Management (EFM) The Foundation programme at INTO University of Exeter prepares international students for direct • Computer Science, Engineering and entry to first year undergraduate programmes at the University of Exeter. On successful completion, Mathematics (CEM) you will be awarded the University of Exeter Foundation Certificate, which guarantees entry to a wide • Science (SCI). range of degree programmes at the University of Exeter (subject to achieving acceptable grades for specific degree programmes).
University of Exeter Degree AWARD Campus Length Foundation English Compulsory Modules and grades Overall Programme of Study Stream Grade % (if appropriate) Grade %
School of Biosciences Biological Sciences BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Biochemistry BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Biology and Animal Behaviour BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Conservation Biology and Ecology BSc Cornwall 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Conservation Biology and Geography BSc Cornwall 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Evolutionary Biology BSc Cornwall 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Molecular Biology BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry
Zoology BSc Cornwall 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 Biology, Introduction To Chemistry University of Exeter Business School Business Economics BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 55 in Economics 65
Economics and Politics BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 55 in Economics 65
Economics BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 55 in Economics
Economics and Finance BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 55 in Economics
Economics with Econometrics BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 55 in Economics
Accounting and Finance BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Accounting 65 and Finance
Accounting with Leadership BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Accounting 65 and Finance
Business and Accounting BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Accounting 65 and Finance
Business and Management BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Management 65
Leadership and Politics BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Management 65
Management with Leadership BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Management 65
Management with Marketing BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Management 65
Management with Tourism BA Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules, 65 in Management 65 Foundation progression grades 29
University of Exeter Degree AWARD Campus Length Foundation English Compulsory ModulesKey and course grades facts Overall Programme of Study Stream Grade % (if appropriate) Grade % Programme length School Of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical sciences 1, 2 or 3 terms Civil Engineering BEng Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In MathematStartics Mo datesdules Civil Engineering MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation MathemSeptember,atics or Mathe January,matic Aprils 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation MathematEnglishics or Mathelanguagematic sentry 2 60 60 Average In Mathematirequirementscs Modules Electronic Engineering BEng Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation MathemForatic 1s termor Mathe course:mati cIELTSs 2 60 6.0 or60 Average In Mathematequivalentics Module s Electronic Engineering MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation MathemForatic 2s termor Mathe course:mati cIELTSs 2 60 5.5 or60 Average In Mathematics Modules equivalent Engineering MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In MathematForics Mo3 termdule course:s IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Engineering BEng Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules Tuition fees include Engineering Geology and BSc Cornwall 3 years CEM 60 Mathematics 2 and Intro• Updu toct 21ion hours To Phy persi calweek 60 Geotechnics Science of university style learning, Engineering and Management MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematicscomprising Modules lectures, classes (maximum class size 16 students), Computer Science and Mathematics BSc Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematicstutorials Module ands directed self-study
Engineering and Management BEng Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathem• atFurtherics or Mathe studym counsellingatics 2 60 60 Average In Mathemat• icsLearning Module smaterials, access to the Information Technology BSc Streatham 3 years CEM 65 Foundation Mathematinternetics or Mathe and mtoat onlineics 2 60 learning 65 Management for Business Average In Mathematicsresources Modules Materials Engineering BEng Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In MathematOptionalics Modu leextrass (at additional cost) * Progression from other pathways MAY BE possible • One-to-one tuition • GMAT examination preparation classes • Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities 30 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
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University of Exeter Degree AWARD Campus Length Foundation English Compulsory Modules and grades Overall Programme of Study Stream Grade % (if appropriate) Grade %
School Of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical sciences continued Materials Engineering MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Mathematics BSc Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Mathematics MMath Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Mathematics and Physics BSc Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Mathematics with Accounting BSc Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 65 in Accounting and Finance
Mathematics with Economics BSc Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 55 in Economics
Mathematics and Engineering BSc Streatham 3 years CEM 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Mathematics with Finance BSc Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 65 in Accounting and Finance
Mathematics with Management BSc Streatham 3 years EFM 65 65 average in Maths modules to include Maths 1, 65 65 in Management
Mechanical Engineering BEng Streatham 3 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Mechanical Engineering MEng Streatham 4 years CEM* 60 Foundation Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Physics MPhys Streatham 4 years CEM 60 Introduction to Physical Science, Foundation 60 Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Physics BSc Streatham 3 years CEM 60 Introduction to Physical Science, Foundation 60 Mathematics or Mathematics 2 60 Average In Mathematics Modules
Physics with Astrophysics MPhys Streatham 4 years CEM Students Should Progress To BSc or MPhys Physics. Progression To Other Programmes May Physics with Astrophysics BSc Streatham 3 years CEM Be Possible On The Basis Of Performance In Year 1
Renewable Energy BSc Cornwall 3 years CEM 60 Mathematics 2 And 60 Introduction To Physical Science
Renewable Energy MEng Cornwall 4 years CEM 60 Mathematics 2 And 60 Introduction To Physical Science
Studying at INTO University of Exeter was a memorable experience for me. The Foundation program prepared“ me for entry to the University and gave me the
confidence to succeed in my studies.
The city of Exeter is rich in history, art and culture and with a large students population it offers a unique learning ambiance. “ My favourite pastime is to visit the Exeter Phoenix. Every week it had some event that I would attend ranging from Shakespearean plays to talks covering a variety of subjects.
Mohammad Qasim Jamal from Pakistan – Foundation pathway in Humanities, Law and social sciences now studying LLB Law at University of Exeter Foundation progression grades 31
University of Exeter Degree AWARD Campus Length Foundation English Compulsory ModulesKey and course grades facts Overall Programme of Study Stream Grade % (if appropriate) Grade % Programme length School Of Geography 1, 2 or 3 terms Applied Geology BSc Cornwall 3 years CEM 60 Mathematics 2 And 60 Introduction To PhyStartsical dates Science Geography BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None September, January, April 65 Geography BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 65 None 65 English language entry Geography BSc Cornwall 3 years SCI 65 None requirements 65 Geography BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or65 Geography with Earth Systems Science BSc Cornwall 3 years SCI 65 None equivalent 65
Geography with Environmental BSc Cornwall 3 years CEM or SCI 65 None For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or65 Management equivalent Mining Engineering BEng Cornwall 3 years CEM 60 Mathematics 2 And For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or60 Introduction To Phyequivalentsical Science School Of Humanities and Social Sciences Ancient History and Archaeology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None Tuition fees include 65 • Up to 21 hours per week Archaeology BA Streatham 3 years HLS* 65 None 60 of university style learning, Classical Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65 comprising lectures, classes Classical Studies and Philosophy BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None (maximum class size 16 students),65 Classical Studies and Theology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None tutorials and directed self-study65 Classics BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None • Further study counselling 65
Historical, Political and Sociological BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None • Learning materials, access to65 the Studies internet and to online learning History BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None resources 65
History BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None Optional extras 65 History and Ancient History BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None (at additional cost) 65 History and Arabic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None • One-to-one tuition 65
History and Archaeology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None • GMAT examination 65 preparation classes Modern Celtic Studies and Humanities BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None 65 • Class excursions, visits and History and Geography BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None 65 INTO social activities History and Law BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None 65
History and Middle East Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
History and Politics BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
History and Politics BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None 65
History and Society BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
International Relations BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Islamic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Latin and Arabic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Middle East Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Philosophy BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Philosophy and Arabic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Philosophy and History BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Philosophy and Political Economy BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
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University of Exeter Degree AWARD Campus Length Foundation English Compulsory Modules and grades Overall Programme of Study Stream Grade % (if appropriate) Grade %
School Of Humanities and Social Sciences continued Philosophy and Politics BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Philosophy and Sociology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Philosophy and Theology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Politics BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Politics and Arabic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Politics and Geography BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Politics and Law BA Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Politics and Sociology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Sociology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 60
Sociology and Arabic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 60
Sociology and Middle East Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Theology BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Theology and Arabic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Theology and Islamic Studies BA Streatham 3 years HLS 65 None 65
Law LLB Streatham 3 years HLS 65 Obtain 65 in each of the Law modules 65
Law LLB Cornwall 3 years HLS 65 Obtain 64 in each of the Law modules 64 School Of PSYCHOLOGY Animal Behaviour BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 65 Foundation Mathematics 55 65
Psychology BA Streatham 3 years SCI/HLS 65 Foundation Mathematics 55 65
Psychology BSc Streatham 3 years SCI/HLS 65 Foundation Mathematics 55 65
Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc Streatham 3 years SCI/HLS 65 Foundation Mathematics 55 65 Science and St Lukes School Of Sport And Health Science Human Biosciences BSc Streatham 3 years SCI 60 Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To 60 and St Biology, Introduction To Chemistry Lukes
Exercise and Sport Sciences BSc St Lukes 3 years HLS or SCI 60 HLS: Foundation Mathematics, Introduction 60 To Psychology SCI: Foundation Mathematics, Introduction To Biology, Introduction To Chemistry, Introduction To Psychology
FLEXIBLE COMBINED HONOURS Flexible Combined Honours BA Streatham 3 years HLS/EFM/ Progression by individual agreement only CEM/SCI
Flexible Combined Honours BA Cornwall 3 years HLS/EFM/ Progression by individual agreement only CEM/SCI
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Key course facts
Programme length 1, 2 or 3 terms
Start dates September, January, April
English language entry requirements For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Tuition fees include • Up to 21 hours per week of university style learning, comprising lectures, classes (maximum class size 16 students), tutorials and directed self-study • Further study counselling • Learning materials, access to the internet and to online learning resources
Optional extras (at additional cost) • One-to-one tuition • GMAT examination preparation classes • Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities
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The Diploma prepares you for direct entry to the second What is the Diploma year of an undergraduate programme at university. The programme? Diploma has a single pathway in Business Management, The Diploma programme is a full-time academic Accounting and Economics. programme, which is equivalent to studying the first year of an undergraduate degree. A single Diploma pathway in Business Management, Accounting and Economics is available.
Successful completion of the Diploma programme (subject to meeting specified progression grades in academic and English language modules) enables you to enter the second year of a relevant undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter’s Business School.
The Diploma programme offers you the opportunity to:
• improve your language skills in preparation for undergraduate study • increase your knowledge of academic theory to enable advanced entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree • develop the necessary study and research skills for undergraduate study.
Why choose to study the Diploma programme?
The Diploma in Business Management, Accounting and Economics is suitable for international students who have completed A-Levels, or a recognised Foundation programme, or who are already in the first year of a relevant overseas degree but do not meet the English language requirements for direct entry to the University of Exeter’s Business School.
The January start date of the Diploma programme will also appeal to students who are unable to apply for the usual September start date.
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What is special about the English language skills for academic study Key course facts Diploma programme? This part of the programme provides essential ProgrammeStart dates length preparation for university study. The focus is The Diploma programme provides all 1,September 2 or 3 terms and January on developing your skills in academic reading, students with: writing, listening and speaking within the StartProgramme dates dates • full university status context of business studies. You will develop September,Mon 27 Sep J2010anuary, – FriApril 10 Jun 2011 • a quality-assured university programme the ability to study independently and think Tue 04 Jan 2011 – Fri 26 Aug 2011 English language entry • a campus-based programme with access to critically, while undertaking a small-scale requirementsProgramme length world-class facilities research project in your chosen subject area. ForOne 1 academic term course: year IELTS(3 terms 6.0 oror • a conditional offer of a place on the second The course enables students to reach the entry equivalentapproximately 9 months) year of a relevant degree at the University requirement for the second year of a degree. For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or Class hours of Exeter equivalent The intensive English language support and Up to 22 hours per week • flexible entry dates flexible start dates enable international students For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or • a highly supportive study environment to equivalentAge requirement to complete a University degree in the same enable swift progression 17* years and above time it takes students qualified for direct entry. Tuition fees include • the highest levels of personal care and This helps ensure that you avoid delays or • AcademicUp to 21 entryhours requirementper week support. unnecessary extensions to your studies. Satisfactoryof university completion style learning, of ‘A’ Is the Diploma programme levels,comprising a recognized lectures, Foundation classes Direct, assured university entrance validated or recognised? programme,(maximum first class yearsize 16of overseasstudents), Students who successfully complete the Diploma The INTO University of Exeter Diploma universitytutorials programme and directed or self-study equivalent programme are guaranteed entry to the second • Further study counselling programme is designed in partnership with English language entry year of five University of Exeter Business School • Learning materials, access to the University of Exeter academic staff and quality requirement degrees (subject to meeting the specified course internet and to online learning assured by the University of Exeter. Successful September and January entry: requirements detailed in the below table). resources completion of the programme leads to the award IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in of a Certificate of Higher Education in line with DEGREE English ACADEMIC Optionalwriting).); extrasTOEFL iBT 80 (minimum the UK’s Framework for Higher Education and Programme GRADE % REQUIREMENTS % (at17 in additional writing); or cost) equivalent Qualifications (FHEQ). The Diploma is therefore Accounting and 65 55 in each module • One-to-one tuition Students who do not meet a first step towards obtaining a recognised Finance • GMAT examination Business and the minimum English language undergraduate qualification. 65 55 in each module preparation classes Accounting requirements can apply for English • Class excursions, visits and Business and 65 50 in each module for Undergraduate Study. INTO social activities Key features Management Business Studies 65 50 in each module Tuition fee Intensive academic preparation Business Economics 65 50 in each module £10,950 The Diploma programme modules mirror those Tuition fees do not include: of the University’s first year. Academic content • text books: an additional Around 80 per cent of the programme is devoted The programme ensures entry to the second year charge in the region of £130 to the four academic modules of accounting, of one of the following degrees at the University per academic course economics, management and statistics. You will of Exeter Business School: For further guidance please check also receive tuition in English and study skills with the INTO admissions office or • BA Accounting and Finance within the context of your academic discipline. your educational agent • BA Business and Accounting Flexible start dates • BA Business and Management The Diploma is a three-term programme, with • BA Business Economics start dates in September and January. • BA Business Studies Academic counselling You are given all the support you need to * Age: All students commencing Students receive guidance on personal and ensure success on this academically challenging courses on a published academic issues, including the next steps in their programme including small working groups, September start date must be 17 studies and career. We also have an international personal attention, English language and study years old by 31 December of that liaison officer who will help with your application skills support. calendar year. For all other start to the University. dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course 36 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
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A typical Diploma programme week
A typical week comprises up to 22 hours of You will have plenty of opportunity to discuss any timetabled university-style study including points raised in lectures and seminars with your lectures, directed self-study, debating and role tutors. You can work in the university library and playing. Lessons may take the form of seminars, use the network of over a thousand computer workshops and tutorials. terminals for research, and access to the library and web, around the clock.
EXAMPLE DIPLOMA TIMETABLE 1 TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 09.00 – 10.00 ECONOMICS ENGLISH MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ENGLISH Lecture Speaking and Listening Skills B Seminar B Seminar A Writing and Listening Skills A Room 131 ECONOMICS ECONOMICS ENGLISH Seminar A Seminar B Writing and Listening Skills B Room 134 10.00 – 11.00 ECONOMICS ENGLISH MANAGEMENT ENGLISH Lecture Speaking and Listening Skills B Drop-in B Room 20 Writing and Listening Skills A ENGLISH Writing and Listening Skills B 11.00 – 12.00 ACCOUNTING ENGLISH ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING Lecture Speaking and Listening Skills C Seminar A Seminar B
ECONOMICS Seminar B 12.00 – 13.00 ACCOUNTING ENGLISH ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS Lecture Speaking and Listening Skills C Seminar A Study Clinic B
ECONOMICS ACCOUNTING Seminar B Study Clinic A 13.00 – 14.00 MANAGEMENT ECONOMICS Drop-in A Room 20 Study Clinic A ACCOUNTING Study Clinic B 14.00 – 15.00 MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ECONOMICS ENGLISH Lecture Seminar B Seminar A Writing and Listening Skills C
ENGLISH Speaking and Listening Skills A 15.00 – 16.00 MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ECONOMICS ENGLISH Lecture Seminar B Seminar A Writing and Listening Skills C
ENGLISH Speaking and Listening Skills A 16.00 – 17.00 ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Seminar B Seminar A Seminar A 17.00 – 18.00 ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT Seminar B Seminar A
Note: The cohort is divided into two groups for academic subjects and THREE groups for English totalling 22 hours – 18 hours of academic subjects and 4 hours of English language. So a typical student might be studying: English C Group; Economics B Group; Accounting B Group and Management B group
Assessment
Assessment is both formal and informal, Final grades designed not simply to pass or fail students but, Class % description to help you build on your successes and meet the A Distinction 70-100 Excellent: shows deep understanding and knowledge, originality requirements for entry to the second year of a of thought and expression B Good pass 60-69 Good: shows good understanding and knowledge with some good analysis degree. Marks from the Diploma programme do C Sound pass 50-59 Average: shows satisfactory understanding and knowledge with satisfactory analysis not count towards the final degree, but help the D Minimum pass 40-49 Weak but acceptable, limited understanding of material or topic, inadequate University assess your abilities in your chosen preparation and expression field of study.
You are assessed through a combination of examination and coursework which may include essays, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, portfolios, oral presentations, seminar discussion, class tests and problem solving exercises. Diploma programme 37
Recommended study plan and progression route Key course facts Students who meet the programme’s academic entry requirements but who do not meet the minimum English language requirements can undertake English language preparation before entering their Diploma programme. Examples of these combined programmes are set out below. Please note, these are only a guide and individualProgramme study plans lengthwill be drawn up on the basis of your application. 1, 2 or 3 terms
2010 2011 Start 2012dates May jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Jan feb Mar apr May jun jul aug sep oct nov decSeptember,Jan febJanuary,Mar Aprilapr May jun English for IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) Undergraduate year two Undergraduate Diploma programme English language entry Study requirements English for IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) Undergraduate year Fortwo 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or Undergraduate Diploma programme equivalent Study For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or DIPLOMA programme: subject pathway equivalent Diploma students can join the second year of a degree at the University of Exeter only if they have attained the required grades Diploma in Business Management, Accounting and Economics Tuition fees include Students are required to receive 120 credits for progression. Leading to second year undergraduate entry to the following• Updegrees to 21 at hoursthe University per week of E xeter The following modules are taught on the Diploma programme: Business School of university style learning, • Management Concepts and Practice (15 credits) • BA Accounting and Finance comprising lectures, classes • Principles of Economics (30 credits) • BA Business and Accounting (maximum class size 16 students), • Accounting 1 (15 credits) • BA Business and Management tutorials and directed self-study • Accounting 2 (15 credits) • BA Business Economics • Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) • BA Business Studies • Further study counselling • English Language Skills for Academic Study (30 credits) • Learning materials, access to the internet and to online learning Subject descriptions resources
These are the modules that are taught on the The module also introduces management IntroductionOptional to Statistics extras (15 credits) (at additional cost) Diploma programme: you are required to study accounting and shows how accounting An introduction to some basic statistical • One-to-one tuition a total of 120 credits for progression. information can be provided to support an concepts and methods of data analysis that are • GMAT examination organisation’s management in decision-making commonly applied in business and economics. Management Concepts and Practice preparation classes and control. The overall aim is therefore to (15 credits) English Language• Class excursions, Skills for visits Academic and Study give an introduction to accounting from a user This module is designed to (i) introduce (30 credits)INTO social activities perspective. management and organisational concepts and The English Language Skills for Academic Study related theories; (ii) examine the formulation Accounting 2 (15 credits) module aims to improve students’ language and implementation of business strategy; and This module aims to provide students with a proficiency within the context of business (iii) explain the main management issues in broad understanding of financial reporting in studies, in order to: marketing, human resources and operations. the UK, a thorough grounding in double-entry • develop the ability to read complex academic bookkeeping and the preparation of a range of Principles of Economics (30 credits) texts and extract relevant information financial statements. The first part of the module This module provides an essential, useable body • produce written assignments in an appropriate focuses on the technicalities of double-entry of economic theory, which will provide both format following academic conventions bookkeeping and the preparation of financial the basis for further study and equip you with a • develop fluency and confidence in seminar statements from the trial balance, while the real understanding of the role of economics in discussions and the delivery of presentations second part addresses financial accounting, business, public and private decision making. • enhance the ability to extract relevant financial reporting and the interpretation of information from lectures. Accounting 1 (15 credits) company financial statements. The overall aim is This module aims to provide students with a therefore to give an introduction to accounting The module will include a written assessment broad understanding of the fundamentals of from a ‘preparer’ perspective. based on extensive reading and some library- recording transactions, the content of financial based research, with an oral presentation of In addition, the module also aims to equip reports, the scope of financial reporting in the results. students with an understanding of sources the UK and the basics of the interpretation of of finance and working capital management published accounting information. techniques. 38 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Graduate Diploma programme
The Graduate Diploma programme prepares students What is the Graduate Diploma programme? for entry to a postgraduate taught or research degree at the University of Exeter. It has four pathways in The Graduate Diploma prepares you for postgraduate study at university, while also Management, Finance, Law and Public Administration. serving as a stand-alone university qualification.
Why choose the Graduate Diploma programme?
This programme is suitable for you if you need:
• an introduction to the study of a subject, and preparation to study it at postgraduate level • to increase or update your subject knowledge • to upgrade qualifications if your first degree does not allow direct entry to Masters programmes • to improve your English language and study skills within the context of your chosen subject.
What is special about the Graduate Diploma programme?
The Graduate Diploma offers excellent preparation for study at postgraduate level. We work hard to ensure that you reach the standard necessary to progress to your chosen course by giving you the tuition and individual attention that you need. We do this through:
• a substantial amount of class time in small groups • active learning in your subject areas • detailed feedback on performance • guidance on appropriate study methods through personal tutorials and by other means • one-to-one English language tutorials to help with assignments in all subject modules • careful individual support for subject-related assessments • full university status for all students • a quality-assured university programme • a campus-based programme and highly supportive study environment • world-class facilities • unbeatable levels of personal support. Graduate Diploma programme 39
Is the Graduate Diploma Those taking the Management or Finance Key course facts programme recognised? pathway who already meet the direct English ProgrammeStart dates length language requirements for their chosen Masters It is designed in partnership with Exeter 1,September 2 or 3 terms and January programme may replace the English Language academic staff and quality assured by the and Communication Skills module with selected StartProgramme dates dates University of Exeter. Successful completion modules from the University of Exeter Business September,Mon 27 Sep J2010anuary, – FriApril 10 Jun 2011 of the Graduate Diploma programme leads School. However most students in this position Tue 04 Jan 2011 – Fri 26 Aug 2011 to the award of a Graduate Diploma from the English language entry choose to continue with their English studies, University of Exeter. This gives access to the requirementsProgramme length as they recognise the advantages of further Masters in Public Administration and a range ForOne 1 academic term course: year IELTS(3 terms 6.0 oror improved language skills. of management, finance and law Masters equivalentapproximately 9 months) For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or programmes at the University of Exeter. It is Study skills Class hours equivalent also recognised by other UK universities. An essential preparation for postgraduate Up to 22 hours per week university life, study skills will help you to For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent work in groups, present ideas, manage your Academic entry requirement Key features Please see page 40 of the brochure time, take notes, conduct research and prepare Tuition fees include The Graduate Diploma programme offers: a dissertation. English• Up to language21 hours perentry week • a choice of study routes requirementof university style learning, Assured university placement • access to Masters programmes at the comprising lectures, classes If you complete the Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma with University of Exeter and other universities (maximum class size 16 students), programme at the appropriate level you English language • expert support with applications tutorials and directed self-study are guaranteed a place on a Masters course IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of • key language and study skills. • Further study counselling 5.0 in all subskills).); TOEFL iBT in management, finance, law or public • Learning materials, access to the 71 (minimum 14 in writing); or Academic English language tuition administration at the University of Exeter. internet and to online learning equivalent The English Language and Communication Progression is subject to satisfactory resources Skills module has been designed to help performance and, in the case of the Masters Students who do not meet Optional extras students prepare for the demands of in Public Administration (MPA) and the MBA, the minimum English language (at additional cost) postgraduate level study in the English appropriate prior work experience. requirements can apply for English • One-to-one tuition language. The class work in this module is for Postgraduate Study. • GMAT examination supported by one-to-one tutorials. Tuitionpreparation fee classes £10,950• Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities Tuition fees do not include: • text books: an additional charge in the region of £130 per academic course
For further guidance please check with the INTO admissions office or your educational agent
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME: SAMPLE TIMETABLE Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 09.00 Core Language Course Human Resource Management Core Language Course Core Language Course 10.00 Core Language Course Core Language Course Core Language Course 11.00 Communication Skills: Communication Skills: Reading Group Writing Group A Group B 12.00 Communication Skills: Tutorials Communication Skills: Reading Group B Group 2 (week 5 onwards) Writing Group A Group B 13.00 – 14.00 Lunch Break 14.00 Study Skills Communication Skills: Financial Management Communication Skills: Group B Speaking and listening Room 5 Reading Group A Group A
Speaking and listening Group B 15.00 Study Skills Communication Skills: Communication Skills: Group B Speaking and listening Reading Group A Group A
Speaking and listening Group B 16.00 Tutorials Study Skills Group 1 Group A Group 2 (weeks 1-4) 17.00 Study Skills Group A
Please note that the timetable includes six hours there are no classes indicated on the timetable of management and 14 hours of English which to use the computer room and resources centre equals 20 hours per week of classroom contact in the Centre, or the University Library. Some time, in addition to 3.5 hours, over the term, of facilities stay open late, others 24 hours a day. academic tutorials. You may also request to have For more detailed information about module a personal tutorial once a week. descriptions including expected total number of class Students are expected to study for at least 40 contact and individual self-study hours, assessment hours per week, and there will be a large amount methods, examination details, and reading lists, of reading and work for assignments to do please go to www.into.uk.com/exeter outside class. You will be expected, on average, to do at least the same number of hours of individual self-study as there are class contact hours. You can take advantage of times where
Minimum entry requirements Academic entry requirements Minimum academic entry requirements: • Applicants are normally expected to have a first degree or equivalent. We will consider a 3–5 year diploma with good grades. However, each application will be considered on its own merit. • Applicants for the MBA or MPA require at least 3 years’ work experience at managerial level in the private or public sector or related organisations.
English language entry requirements For Graduate Diploma with English language IELTS 5.5 with a minimum 5.0 in all subskills Graduate Diploma programme 41
Recommended study plan and progression route Key course facts Students who meet the programme’s academic entry requirements but who do not meet the minimum English language requirements can undertake English language preparation before Programme length entering their Graduate Diploma programme. Examples of these combined programmes are set out below. Please note, these are only a guide and individual study plans will be drawn up on the basis of your application. 1, 2 or 3 terms
2010 2011 Start 2012dates May jun jul aug sep oct nov dec Jan feb Mar apr May jun jul aug sep oct nov decSeptember,Jan febJanuary,Mar Aprilapr May jun English for IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Masters degree Postgraduate Graduate Diploma programme English language entry Study requirements English for IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Masters degree For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or Postgraduate Graduate Diploma programme equivalent Study For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Tuition fees include • Up to 21 hours per week of university style learning, comprising lectures, classes (maximum class size 16 students), tutorials and directed self-study • Further study counselling • Learning materials, access to the internet and to online learning resources
Optional extras (at additional cost) • One-to-one tuition • GMAT examination preparation classes • Class excursions, visits and INTO social activities 42 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
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The University Schools of study and the appropriate study pathways
The University of Exeter Business School School of Humanities and Social Sciences School of Law The excellent facilities, high standards of Located within the School of Humanities and The School of Law has a world-wide reputation teaching and thriving postgraduate community Social Sciences, the Department of Politics offers for excellence, attracting academics, visiting all contribute to the School’s worldwide excellent teaching and research facilities to its lecturers and students from across the globe. The reputation for research and teaching in finance, postgraduate students. Successful completion of student body is truly international: over the past accounting, economics and management. In the the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, five years, 55 different nationalities have been 2009 National Student Survey, the School was (subject to sufficient prior work experience) leads represented on the School’s undergraduate and ranked No. 1 for Accounting and Finance and to the Masters in Public Administration, which postgraduate programmes. All teaching members Management Studies. investigates the changing realities of policy of the School of Law engage in original research making and public management in national, and scholarship, so students will be taught by The School aims to produce graduates who will comparative and international global settings. academics who are experts in their field. make a real difference to the organisations for which they work. The Graduate Diploma The Masters in Public Administration draws on The Graduate Diploma in Law is a pathway to one in Management leads to either the MSc the research of teaching staff who have published of four specialist LLM programmes and is suitable International Management or, subject to extensively in key areas of public management for students who may or may not have studied sufficient prior work experience, the MBA. and policy, and who have also been policy Law before. Course content helps you to develop Both programmes have a number of specialist advisers to a wide range of governmental and the specific skills needed to research, understand pathways including marketing, tourism and private bodies in the UK, North America, Japan and comment on case law, and the confidence entrepreneurship. The Graduate Diploma in and Europe. to contribute actively in seminar discussions- Finance is a pathway to one of three Masters both of which are key components of many LLM programmes in corporate finance or investment. programmes. In addition, you may take this programme to improve your English and subject knowledge prior to undertaking a PhD in Law. Graduate Diploma programme 43
Graduate Diploma subject pathways Key course facts Graduate Diploma students study a total of 120 credits. Those who attain the required grades are guaranteed a place on Masters programmes in management, finance, law or public administration at the University of Exeter. Programme length 1, 2 or 3 terms Graduate Diploma pathway in Management The Graduate Diploma in Management is a programme designed for students who have completed a first degree or diploma in business or anotherStart subject. dates The Graduate Diploma is a pre-master’s programme and offers an opportunity to enhance subject knowledge in modern business management and finance. Students whoSeptember, pass at the appropriate January, Aprillevel are guaranteed a place on the University of Exeter’s Masters programmes listed below including the MBA (with three years’ relevant managerial experience and IELTS 7.0) at the University of Exeter. Language modules Subject modules Research EnglishLeading language to entry • English Language and Communication Skills • Human Resource Management • Business-based dissertation requirements• MSc International Management at (30 credits) (15 credits) (30 credits) For 1 theterm University course: of IELTS Exeter; 6.0 the or Exeter • Study Skills • Financial Management (15 credits) MBA* or postgraduate business equivalent • Operations Management (15 credits) management studies at other UK • Marketing Management (15 credits) For 2 universitiesterm course: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent For *3 Atermpplicants course: for the IELTS Exeter 5.0MBA or must have a minimum of three years’ work equivalentexperience and an IELTS score of 7.0 Tuition fees include Graduate Diploma pathway in Finance • Up to 21 hours per week The Graduate Diploma in Finance is a programme designed for students who have completed a first degree or diploma in finance or another subject and who need to enhance their of university style learning, knowledge of modern business management and finance in order to gain entry to one of the three finance programmes offered by the University of Exeter. Students who pass at the appropriate level are guaranteed a place on one of the University of Exeter’s Masters programmes in finance listed below. comprising lectures, classes Language modules Subject modules Specialist module (maximumLeading to class size 16 students), • English Language and Communication Skills • Human Resource Management • Fundamentals of Investments tutorials• MSc F inanceand directed and Investment self-study (30 credits) (15 credits) (30 credits) • Further• MSc F studyinance counsellingand Management • Study Skills • Financial Management (15 credits) • Learning• MSc Marketing materials, and access Financial to Services the • Operations Management (15 credits) at the University of Exeter, or internet and to online learning • Marketing Management (15 credits) postgraduate studies in finance at resourcesother UK universities
Graduate Diploma pathway in Law (available in September only) Optional extras The Graduate Diploma in Law is a programme designed for students who have completed a first degree or diploma in law or another subject (atand additionalwho need to enhancecost) their knowledge of law to gain entry to LLM programmes at the University of Exeter. Students who pass at the appropriate level are guaranteed a place on one of the• One-to-oneUniversity of E xeter’stuition Masters programmes in law listed below. • GMAT examination Language modules Subject modules Research preparationLeading to classes • English Language and Communication Skills • Introduction to English Law (30 credits) • Law-based dissertation (30 credits) • Class• LLM excursions, International visits Business and Law (30 credits) • Introduction to International Trade and INTO• LLM social European activities Law • Study Skills Business Law* (15 credits) • LLM International Comparative • Introduction to EU Law* (15 credits) Public Law • Introduction to Human Rights* (15 credits) • LLM International Human Rights Law
* Please note that students choose two of these three options, subject to their availability
Graduate Diploma pathway in public administration The Graduate Diploma in Public Administration is a pre-master’s programme designed for students who have completed a first degree or equivalent have at least three years managerial experience in public sector or related organisations, and who need to enhance their knowledge of public administration to gain entry to the Masters in Public Administration at the University of Exeter. Students who pass at the appropriate level are guaranteed a place on the University of Exeter’s Masters programme listed below. Language modules Subject modules Research Leading to • English Language and Communication Skills • Human Resource Management* • Public Administration-based • Masters Public Administration (MPA) (30 credits) (15 credits) dissertation (30 credits) at the University of Exeter • Study Skills • Operations Management* (15 credits) • Financial Management* (15 credits) Applicants must have at least three years’ • Public Sector Management* (15 credits) work experience at managerial level in the • British Government and Institutions* public sector or related organisations (15 credits)
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Subject descriptions
Listed below are the modules and research • Speaking and Listening Pathway in Management elements you must take for each pathway. Listening and note-taking; presentation Business-based dissertation (30 credits) skills; seminar discussion skills; language English Language and Communication This module will prepare you for assignment for arranging appointments, visits, and Skills (30 credits) and dissertation writing. The dissertation itself fact-finding for dissertation writing; and This module will offer you the chance to develop brings together all the skills and knowledge you practice exercises in accuracy, fluency your English knowledge and skills. You will have gained in the taught programme. Writing and intelligibility. increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary the dissertation gives you the opportunity to and pronunciation along with skills of reading, apply these skills to a specific business based writing, speaking and listening. This module Pathways in Management and problem. You will be encouraged to develop will also provide you with essential skills for Finance independent study skills and be given an undertaking academic study in your chosen opportunity to develop your communication Human Resource Management (15 credits) subject at a UK university. and presentation skills. The main purpose of this module is to develop • Grammar and vocabulary your knowledge and skill in managing people. It Using a course book, you will work in a will enable you to understand how to negotiate Pathway in Finance systematic way on key areas of vocabulary, with as well as how to support and reward teams Specialist Module – Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation; a scheme of work and individuals for which you are responsible. Investments (30 credits) is drawn up based on an analysis of your needs Financial Management (15 credits) This module will equip you with a fundamental and with reference to checklist of linguistic The main purpose of this module is to study knowledge of investment theory, providing a items appropriate to the level. the techniques used in managing the finance rigorous understanding of the concepts and • Reading of a business, and how to monitor and control techniques used by finance specialists. It will Reading fluency; comprehension skills and business performance. enable you to apply these concepts to the strategies; linguistic knowledge; text structure practical application of investment analysis. Operations Management (15 credits) and purpose; extensive reading of a variety of The aim of this module is to develop text types; reading critically; and study skills knowledge of the role and contribution of Pathway in Law for reading. operations management and production Introduction to English Law (30 credits) • Writing functions in business. This module aims to introduce you to the main Writing process (eg generating ideas; planning Marketing Management (15 credits) themes of Masters degree level study of law in and organisation; revision skills etc); the This module will introduce you to marketing UK universities, and to enable you to follow language of academic texts (grammar and management. You will create how to analyse the an LLM programme at Exeter University. This sentence structure, academic style and marketing processes, investigate the purpose of module also aims to provide a foundation in vocabulary); different genres of writing (eg marketing within a business context, and apply English Law and the English Legal System which description, argument); and using source marketing to practical situations. is the basis of all degrees in England and Wales. references in academic writing. Graduate Diploma programme 45
Introduction to International Trade and Pathway in Public Administration British GovernmentKey course and Institutionsfacts † Business Law* (15 credits) (15 credits) Human Resource Management† (15 credits) Programme length You will gain a foundation in International Trade The main purpose of this module is to develop This module1, 2 providesor 3 terms an introduction to British and Business Law that enables you to undertake your knowledge and skills in managing politics, and an examination of UK public policy. Start dates advanced study at Masters level. This module people. It is designed to enable participants to The lectures introduce the main institutions and September, January, April will cover the sources of WTO Law, in particular understand how to negotiate as well as how to processes of government with both contemporary GATT, with reference to contentious issues, like support and reward teams and individuals for emphasis Englishand historical language awareness. entry international agricultural trade, and selected which they are responsible. requirements †Please note that you choose four of these five aspects of transnational commercial law. For 1 term course: IELTS 6.0 or Financial Management† (15 credits) options, subjectequivalent to availability Introduction to EU Law* (15 credits) The main purpose of this module is to study Public administration-basedFor 2 term course: IELTS dissertation 5.5 or This module is intended to provide a foundation the techniques used in managing the finance (30 credits)equivalent in EU Law enabling you to undertake advanced of a business and the Public Sector, and The moduleFor 3will term prepare course: you IELTSfor assignment 5.0 or and study at Masters level. You will cover the sources how to monitor and control performance of equivalent dissertation writing. The dissertation itself brings of EU Law, the institutional structure of the EU, the organisation. together allTuition the skills fees and include knowledge you have the fundamental concepts of EU Law, and legal Operations Management† (15 credits) gained in • theUp taught to 21 programme, hours per week and it gives you aspects of the single market. The main purpose of this module is to develop the opportunityof university to apply stylethem learning, skills to a specific Introduction to Human Rights* (15 credits) knowledge of the role and contribution of public administrationcomprising problem. lectures, You classes will also be This module enables you to undertake advanced operations management and production function encouraged to(maximum develop independentclass size 16 students),study skills study of Human Rights at Masters level. It will in both public and private organisations; to and be giventutorials an opportunity and directed to develop self-study your focus on the concept and definition of human broaden your knowledge and understanding of communication• Further and studypresentation counselling skills. rights as set forth in the European Convention process and operations systems in both service • Learning materials, access to the on Human Rights. You will deal extensively with provision and manufacturing; and to identify internet and to online learning the case law of the European Court of Human the role of management in operations including resources Rights as well as, where relevant, UK domestic total quality management, process and project Optional extras case law. Where necessary, a comparative planning, control and productivity. (at additional cost) approach with other systems (national, regional, • One-to-one tuition Public Sector Management† (15 credits) international) will be adopted. • GMAT examination The aim of this module is to explore the way in preparation classes * Please note that you may choose two of these which managing the public sector differs from • Class excursions, visits and three options, subject to availability that in the private sector and the reasons for INTO social activities this. The module also seeks to examine the major Law-based dissertation (30 credits) issues confronting public sector managers and The aim of this module is to pursue, under the way in which the trends for modernisation the guidance of an academic supervisor, an impact upon the sector. individual programme of research on a topic of your choice. You will apply appropriate research methodologies and draw on appropriate materials.
One of the most important reasons I chose Exeter is the environment.
The classes are arranged so that you have to work hard. We make “ considerable progress through practising English, presentations and “ assignments. Although Exeter is a small city it is so convenient and you can buy almost anything you need.
Hongliang Wei (Gavin) from China, Graduate DIPLOMA in Management 46 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Study Abroad with English
Study Abroad with English offers a long-term course Course description
that combines English language study with the chance You will study full-time English for one or to study undergraduate modules. The course can be more terms, depending on your proficiency, in order to reach the level needed to follow customised for different levels of English and specific your selected academic modules. Once you academic interests. have reached the required level you will study undergraduate modules (up to three, one of which will be English).
For university modules, you will need to reach the equivalent of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing subsection.
Course breakdown:
Part 1 Full-time intensive study of English language and study skills at INTO University of Exeter to the level required for studying university modules. You can join the course at different entry points, depending on your language level and individual itinerary.
Part 2 Studying individually selected undergraduate academic modules at the University of Exeter alongside UK and international students. You can select academic modules from a wide variety of subjects in consultation with your personal tutor and the University’s International Office. You can choose from a maximum of three subjects including English.
Choices available will depend on what you have studied previously, your academic level, standard of English and the availability of places. Please note that University modules are offered subject to availability.
Each module requires at least two hours’ contact time per week and extensive reading, independent research and preparation. Modules run in accordance with the University’s or the Centre’s academic calendar, and may require additional weeks of accommodation. You are advised to check details in the University prospectus or with your INTO advisor. You will continue your study of English throughout your time at the University. Study Abroad with English 47
Course aims Core language and study skills KeyKey coursecourse factsfacts
• The opportunity to study academic subjects The development of ability in English and StartProgramme dates length at university level, improve your English and study skills is a key part of the course and Part1, 2 or1 (English3 terms language) study in a university environment includes the following: Mon 27 Sep 2010 Start dates • a highly flexible, personalised course offering Tue 04 Jan 2011 • improvement of general language proficiency September, January, April practical experience of UK university teaching Mon 04 Apr 2011 in speaking, listening, reading and writing Mon 04 Jul 2011 and study methods English language entry • language development with a focus on • experience of the demands, challenges Partrequirements 2 (academic study) grammar and vocabulary and expectations of specialist academic MonFor 104 term Oct course:2010 – FriIELTS 14 J6.0an 2011 or • academic reading and critical analysis of text study within the UK higher education Monequivalent 17 Jan 2011 – Fri 17 Jun 2011 • summarising and interpreting system and culture. MonFor 203 term Oct course:2011 – FriIELTS 13 J5.5an 2012 or • preparing and writing assignments equivalent • report writing CourseFor 3 term length course: IELTS 5.0 or Tuition fees include: • giving oral presentations 6equivalent – 18 months • listening and note-taking • Part 1 (English language): up to 21 class AcademicTuition fees entry include requirement • research and use of library and online resources. hours per week (maximum average class Y• ouUp must to 21have hours studied per atweek university size 16 students) or collegeof university for at styleleast onelearning, year. You • Part 2 (academic study): maximum of two Assessment shouldcomprising provide lectures,a transcript classes outlining subjects, hours dependent on subjects selected your(maximum previous studiesclass size and 16 a statementstudents), Students are assessed by a combination of explaining your future plans and subjects • university-style learning, comprising tutorials and directed self-study examination and coursework, which might of interest together with evidence of lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab practicals • Further study counselling include essays, summary writing, listening tests, your current standard of English. and directed self-study • Learning materials, access to the oral presentations, and language tests. Exams • tutorial support Englishinternet language and to entryonline learning take place at the end of each term. • welfare guidance requirementsresources • further study counselling TheOptional following extras indicates the minimum • access to university resources and Course outcomes English(at additional language cost)entry requirements to learning environment enable• One-to-one the commencement tuition of academic • Progression onto further study at the • access to learning materials on the internet. modules• GMAT in examination September or January: University of Exeter providing you meet preparation classes the entry requirements. Entry point IELTS or equivalent • Class excursions, visits and • Achievement of academic credit towards January 4.5 INTO social activities your undergraduate degree programme April 5.0 July 5.5 in your home country (subject to home September 6.0 university approval). • Achieving the level of English proficiency Progression to academic modules will required for modern international be dependent on achieving the required communication and employment. English level by the start of the period • Personal development through living and of study. studying abroad while improving your English. Age requirement 17 years and above
Tuition fees £3,500 per term
Tuition fees do not include: • text books: an additional charge in the region of £130 per academic course • excursions, visits and INTO social events.
For further guidance please check with the INTO admissions office or your educational agent 48 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
English for Undergraduate Study
The English for Undergraduate Language Development Study course focuses on the The emphasis of this module is on increasing both your general and academic vocabulary, English skills you need to study as well as improving your accuracy in spoken effectively on an undergraduate English. The overall aim is to ensure that you can degree programme. communicate and clearly express your thoughts both in writing and speaking.
Academic Speaking and Listening Skills This module will help you develop speaking and Course description thinking, time management, and as your level listening skills through topic-based discussions, increases, research projects, research methods English for Undergraduate Study is a year-round seminars, lectures, reports and interviews. and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. course of intensive academic English language The focus of the module is on fluency and Through studying a range of modules, you will study which prepares international students, appropriateness for academic purposes and develop a greater command of written and whose first language is not English, for academic is designed to familiarise you with university spoken English, as well as the academic study study at undergraduate level at a UK university teaching and learning styles. In seminars, you will skills that are critical for successful study at or for entry onto a Foundation or Diploma be encouraged to participate in group discussions undergraduate level. programme. The course incorporates English by evaluating information on a particular topic language skills, academic study skills and, at The course comprises 20 hours of taught lessons and actively contributing your thoughts and higher levels, specific undergraduate research per week plus one hour of directed self-study opinions. You will practise your listening skills skills – all that is needed for successful university available to all students, which will be supervised by taking notes from a variety of authentic study at undergraduate level. by a tutor who will be able to give guidance and spoken texts, including talks, lectures, reports advice on aspects of independent learning. In and radio interviews. At higher levels, part of The course will help you adjust to the demands, order to make good progress, you are expected the assessment is to give an oral presentation challenges and expectations of UK higher to do approximately 20 additional hours of on an academic subject. The overall aim of this education. English for Undergraduate Study self-study outside class. This self-study may module is to give you experience in identifying enables you to practise your developing include homework and assignments set by the key points of a particular subject and being language skills in a vibrant UK university tutors or coursework which will be submitted for able to convey your opinion by interacting and environment, where you can take advantage of assessment as well as online learning. responding appropriately to others. the University’s additional learning facilities and mix with a wide variety of British and other At the lower levels, the course will focus on Academic Writing international students. developing core English language skills including This module helps develop your academic writing confidence in speaking, listening, reading and skills in order that you can communicate through You can enrol on the English for Undergraduate writing with a particular emphasis on grammar, writing both accurately and fluently. You will Study course at the beginning of each term and vocabulary development, pronunciation and study sentence structure, appropriate vocabulary choose to study either just one term or a full spoken fluency – preparing you to focus more and academic writing conventions. By looking academic year, depending upon your current on the academic skills once you reach an at different text types, you will learn how to language level and proposed study plan. With intermediate level. construct a clear and logical argument within a multiple entry points and different durations of piece of written work through organisation of study, the course has the flexibility to cater for Students study academic English at all levels your ideas, adopting a suitable writing style and students with different language levels. At the of the English for Undergraduate Study and taking into account the needs of the reader. An end of each term, your skills and language will be English for Postgraduate Study courses. important part of academic writing is process assessed to give a clear indication of your progress. Students may be mixed at lower levels; however, writing; therefore, as part of this module, you every attempt will be made to separate will produce written drafts with feedback from undergraduates from postgraduates at higher Course content your tutor and, as your level increases, work on levels in order that they can benefit from input your writing in individual tutorials with a writing The English for Undergraduate Study course and material appropriate to their destination. tutor. As part of this module, you will also learn will enable you to develop your knowledge, The following description outlines course content about the importance of avoiding plagiarism and ability and confidence in a variety of skills that for different skills and modules. Depending on will be taught strategies for incorporating other are essential for undergraduate study. These your level, you will spend more hours per week people’s ideas while using your own words. include team work, problem solving, critical on certain modules. English for Undergraduate Study 49
Academic Reading and Study Skills Assessment Key course facts The focus of this module is to develop essential Assessment on the course is based on the skills ProgrammeStart dates length reading skills and strategies needed for studying and language that you have studied on the 1,Mon 2 or 27 3 Sep terms 2010 at university level. Through studying the different modules during your course. Some Tue 04 Jan 2011 organisation and structure of texts from both Start dates assessment will be coursework submitted during Mon 04 Apr 2011 general and academic sources, you will develop September, January, April the term. The remainder will consist of end of Mon 04 Jul 2011 the skills of note-taking, paraphrasing and term tests, all of which will give a clear indication English language entry summarising. You will also learn how to interpret of your progress. Depending on the level at which requirementsCourse length and describe data from non-textual information you have studied during the term, methods of ForMinimum 1 term one course: term IELTS 6.0 or such as graphs and tables. At all levels, you will equivalent assessment may include written assignments, The length of the course will depend be encouraged to react to texts by giving opinion For 2 term course: IELTS 5.5 or interviews, oral presentations, and research on your English language level at and, as your reading skills improve, you will equivalent projects, in addition to reading, writing and entry and your intended academic develop critical reading skills appropriate to For 3 term course: IELTS 5.0 or listening tests under exam conditions. programme. You must achieve the studying at undergraduate level. equivalent equivalent of IELTS 5.5 for entry to Project the Foundation starting in September Course outcomes Tuition fees include At the higher levels, you will be asked to work on • or UpJanuary. to 21 Direct hours entryper week to the a project which will prepare you for university- Successful entry to a UK university Universityof university requires style an learning, equivalent of style teaching and learning methods, including As part of the course, you will receive IELTScomprising 6.0-7.0 lectures, classes (maximum class size 16 students), the importance of independent study. Forming independent advice and guidance to support you English language entry tutorials and directed self-study part of the overall assessment for the module, in your university selection and with the process requirement • Further study counselling you will undertake an extended research project of applying for an undergraduate programme at A minimum of IELTS 3.0 (with 3.0 in • Learning materials, access to the making use of both primary and secondary a UK university. We also have an international writing) or equivalent. resources. Through directed self-study and liaison officer who will help with your application internet and to online learning Students with below IELTS 3.0 (with tutorial classes, you will work with your teachers to the University. resources 3.0 in writing) should contact INTO to identify those key areas that need to be Optional extras Students wishing to enter the University of Admissions for details of beginner developed in order to improve the quality of your (at additional cost) Exeter will need to achieve a minimum of 60/70, level courses project. You will also be required to deliver a • One-to-one tuition IELTS 6.0/7.0 equivalent, depending on which presentation on your research project. • AgeGMAT requirement examination undergraduate programme you wish to study, in 17 preparationyears and above classes the assessment test taken at the end of the course. • Class excursions, visits and Sample timetable Tuition fees Assuming you have met the academic entry INTO social activities £3,650 per term The table below provides an example of what requirements for your chosen undergraduate your weekly timetable may look like. Please degree programme, success on the English for Tuition fees include: note that you will be provided with your real Undergraduate Study course offers: • up to 21 contact hours per timetable during the comprehensive orientation week of university-style learning • direct entry onto an undergraduate degree programme at the start of your course. comprising lectures, classes programme at the University of Exeter (without (maximum class size 16 students), the need for an external IELTS exam*) tutorials and directed self-study • assured progression onto the Foundation or • welfare guidance Diploma programme (without the need for an • further study counselling external IELTS exam). • access to the internet and to online resources. DAY/ 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13:00 14.00 15.00 16.00 TIME Tuition fees do not include: MON Language Development Academic Writing Independent Study Independent • text books - an additional Study charge in the region of £130 TUE Reading and Study Skills Independent Study Speaking and Listening Independent Study per academic course WED Language Development Academic Writing Speaking and Listening Independent • one-to-one tuition Study • excursions, visits and THU Reading and Study Skills Independent Study Speaking and Listening Independent INTO social events. Study FRI Independent Study Academic Writing Directed Independent For further guidance please check Self-study Study with the INTO admissions office or your educational agent * Students completing their course more than six months before the start of their degree programme may need to submit alternative evidence of their English language level. 50 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
English for Postgraduate Study
The English for Postgraduate Language Development Study course helps raise your The emphasis of this module is upon developing your understanding of grammar, increasing English level for entry to a both your general and academic vocabulary, postgraduate course in the UK. as well as improving your accuracy in spoken English. The overall aim is to ensure that you can communicate and clearly express your thoughts both in writing and speaking.
Academic Speaking and Listening Skills Course description qualitative data analysis. Through studying a range This module will help you develop speaking and of modules, you will develop a greater command English for Postgraduate Study is a year-round listening skills through topic-based discussions, of written and spoken English, as well as the course of intensive academic English language seminars, lectures, reports and interviews. academic study skills that are critical for successful study which prepares international students, The focus of the module is on fluency and study at postgraduate level. whose first language is not English, for academic appropriateness for academic purposes and study at postgraduate level at a UK university The course comprises 20 hours of taught lessons is designed to familiarise you with university or for entry onto the Graduate Diploma. The per week plus one hour of directed self-study teaching and learning styles. In seminars, you course incorporates English language skills, available to all students, which will be supervised will be encouraged to participate in group academic study skills and, at higher levels, specific by a tutor who will be able to give guidance and discussions by evaluating information on a postgraduate research skills – all that is needed for advice on aspects of independent learning. In particular topic and actively contributing your successful university study at postgraduate level. order to make good progress, you are expected thoughts and opinions. You will practise your to do approximately 20 additional hours of listening skills by taking notes from a variety of The course will help you adjust to the demands, self-study outside class. This self-study may spoken texts including talks, lectures, reports challenges and expectations of UK higher include homework and assignments set by and radio interviews. At higher levels, part of education. English for Postgraduate Study tutors or coursework which will be submitted for the assessment is to give an oral presentation enables you to practise your developing assessment as well as online learning. on an academic subject. The overall aim of this language skills in a vibrant UK university module is to give you experience in identifying environment, where you can take advantage of At the lower levels, the course will focus the key points of a particular subject and being the University’s additional learning facilities on developing core English language skills able to convey your opinion by interacting and and mix with a wide variety of British and other including confidence in speaking, listening, responding appropriately to others. international students. reading and writing with a particular emphasis on grammar, vocabulary development, Academic Writing You can enrol on the English for Postgraduate pronunciation and spoken fluency – preparing This module helps develop your academic writing Study course at the beginning of each term and you to focus more on the academic skills once skills in order that you can communicate through choose to study either just one term or a full you reach an intermediate level. writing both accurately and fluently. You will academic year, depending upon your current study sentence structure, appropriate vocabulary language level and proposed study plan. With Students study academic English at all levels of and academic writing conventions. By looking multiple entry points and different durations of the English for Undergraduate Study and English at different text types, you will learn how to study, the course has the flexibility to cater for for Postgraduate Study courses. Students may construct a clear and logical argument within students with different language levels. At the be mixed at lower levels; however, every attempt a piece of written work through appropriate end of each term, your skills and language will be will be made to separate undergraduates from organisation of your ideas, adopting a suitable assessed to give a clear indication of your progress. postgraduates at higher levels in order that they writing style and taking into account the needs can benefit from input and material appropriate to of the reader. An important part of academic their destination. Course content writing is process writing; therefore, as part of The following description outlines course content this module, you will produce written drafts The English for Postgraduate Study course will for different skills and modules. Depending on with feedback from your tutor and, as your level enable you to develop your knowledge, ability and your level, you will spend more hours per week increases, work on your writing in individual confidence in a variety of skills that are essential on certain modules. tutorials with a writing tutor. As part of this for postgraduate study. These include team module, you will also learn about the importance work, problem-solving, critical thinking, time of avoiding plagiarism and will be taught management, and as your level increases, research strategies for incorporating others’ ideas while projects, research methods and quantitative and using your own words.
Studying at the Centre has helped me to improve not only my English but also 51
learn about UK university life. Whenever I had a problem, which could be my “accommodation, my classes or something personal, the tutors always helped me “ to solve it quickly. I am very glad about my decision to come and study at Exeter.
Cemalilye Ergin from Cyprus – English for Postgraduate Study, now studying MSc Minerals Engineering at the University of Exeter, Cornwall campus
Academic Reading and Study Skills Assessment Key course facts The focus of this module is to develop essential Assessment on the course is based on the skills Start dates reading skills and strategies needed for studying and language that you have studied on the Mon 27 Sep 2010 at university level. Through studying the different modules during your course. Some Tue 04 Jan 2011 organisation and structure of texts from both assessment will be coursework submitted during Mon 04 Apr 2011 general and academic sources, you will develop the term; the remainder of the assessment will Mon 04 Jul 2011 the skills of note-taking, paraphrasing and consist of end of term tests, all of which will give summarising. You will also learn how to interpret you a clear indication of your progress. Depending Course length and describe data from non-textual information on the level at which you have studied during the Minimum one term such as graphs and tables. At all levels, you will term, methods of assessment may include written be encouraged to react to texts by giving your The length of the course will depend assignments, interviews, oral presentations, and on your English language level at opinion and, as your reading skills improve, you research projects, in addition to reading, writing entry and your intended academic will develop critical reading skills appropriate to and listening tests under exam conditions. programme. You must achieve the studying at postgraduate level. equivalent of IELTS 5.5 for entry Project to the Graduate Diploma starting Course outcomes At the higher levels, you will be asked to work on in September or January. Direct a project which will prepare you for university- Successful entry to UK University entry to the University required an style teaching and learning methods, including As part of the course, you will receive equivalent of IELTS 6.0-7.0 the importance of independent study. Forming independent advice and guidance to support you English language entry part of the overall assessment for the module, in your university selection and with the process requirement you will undertake an extended research project of applying for a postgraduate programme at a A minimum of IELTS 3.0 (with 3.0 in making use of both primary and secondary UK University. We also have an international writing) or equivalent. resources. Through directed self-study and liaison officer who will help with your application Students with below IELTS 3.0 (with tutorial classes, you will work with your teachers to the University. 3.0 in writing) should contact INTO to identify those key areas that need to be Students wishing to progress onto the University Admissions for details of beginner developed in order to improve the quality of your of Exeter will need to achieve a minimum of 60/70, level courses project. You will also be required to deliver a IELTS 6.0/7.0 equivalent, depending on which presentation on your research project. Age requirement postgraduate programme you wish to study, in the 17 years and above assessment test taken at the end of the course. Sample timetable Tuition fees Assuming you have met the academic entry £3,650 per term The table below provides an example of what requirements for your chosen postgraduate your weekly timetable may look like. Please degree programme, success on the English for Tuition fees include: note that you will be provided with your real Postgraduate Study course offers: • up to 21 contact hours per timetable during the comprehensive orientation week of university-style learning • direct entry to a postgraduate degree programme at the start of your course. comprising lectures, classes programme at the University of Exeter (without (maximum class size 16 students), the need for an external IELTS exam*) tutorials and directed self-study • assured progression onto the Graduate • welfare guidance Diploma (without the need for an external • further study counselling IELTS exam). • access to the internet and to online resources. DAY/ 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13:00 14.00 15.00 16.00 TIME Tuition fees do not include: MON Reading and Study Skills Academic Writing Independent Study Independent • text books - an additional (including Project) Study charge in the region of £130 TUE Reading and Study Skills Independent Study Speaking and Listening Independent (including Project) Study per academic course WED Language Development Academic Writing Speaking and Listening Independent • one to one tuition Study • excursions, visits and THU Reading and Study Skills Independent Study Speaking and Listening Independent INTO social events. (including Project) Study FRI Independent Study Academic Writing Directed Independent For further guidance please check Self-study Study with the INTO admissions office or your educational agent * Students completing their course more than six months before the start of their degree programme may need to submit alternative evidence of their English language level. 52 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Pre-Sessional English
Pre-Sessional English 53 The courses are designed to improve all aspects of our “ English abilities. The teachers are very devoted to helping “students. During the courses, I can not only learn English skills but make friends from different areas of the world.
HUANG CHI-YI (STEVEN) from TAIWAN, PRE-SESSIONAL english
Pre-Sessional English is a short course To enrol on the Pre-Sessional course you must have Key course facts designed to help you improve your English a valid IELTS or TOEFL test result, and a conditional Course dates language skills before you start on an offer of a place at the University. Satisfactory 2010 undergraduate or postgraduate degree completion of the Pre-Sessional course will allow Mon 05 Jul 2010 to Fri 10 Sep 2010 course at the University of Exeter. you to progress to your university course without Mon 09 Aug 2010 to Fri 10 Sep 2010 needing to retake the IELTS or TOEFL test. Course length Course description 10 or 5 week minimum Assessment This 20-hours-per-week course is suitable for English language entry you if you are academically-qualified, holding Students are assessed through a combination of requirement an offer from the University of Exeter, and need examination and coursework, which might include Applicants must provide an official to improve your English language level before essays, summary writing, listening tests, oral IELTS (or TOEFL) test score. starting an undergraduate or postgraduate presentations and language tests. Exams take place degree course at the University of Exeter. at the end of the course. Please see the table below for specific entry requirements. Pre-Sessional courses run for five or ten weeks Age requirement starting in July and August. These courses are Successful completion 17 years and above designed to: Students who already have a conditional offer Tuition fees • improve your English language proficiency in of a place at the University and who successfully £3300 (10 week) or £1650 (5 week) the core skills of listening, speaking, reading complete the Pre-Sessional course by meeting and writing, within a university context the criteria given will progress to their chosen For further guidance please check • teach you how to give presentations on undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme. with the INTO admissions office or different areas of cultural and academic interest your educational agent. • focus on subject-related work in your chosen Course outcomes area of study including a written project • help you to study independently using our • Enhanced level of accuracy and fluency in use extensive online materials of academic English. • provide contextual study skills, that acclimatise • Progression to an undergraduate or you to the culture of a UK university. postgraduate degree programme at the University of Exeter providing you meet the progression requirements.
English language requirements for entry to the University of Exeter
The table below outlines the length of Pre-Sessional English course required to meet the University of Exeter’s minimum English language requirements for direct entry in October 2010.
Minimum English language level for entry
Current English For programmes requiring For programmes requiring For programmes requiring For programmes requiring language level IELTS 7.0 with a minimum IELTS 6.5 with a minimum IELTS 6.5 with a minimum IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in all subskills of 6.0 in all subskills of 6.0 in writing and 5.0 of 6.0 in writing and 5.0 in all other subskills in all other subskills IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in No compulsory No compulsory No compulsory No compulsory all subskills or TOEFL IBT 100 with Pre-Sessional English course Pre-Sessional English course Pre-Sessional English course Pre-Sessional English course 17+ in writing and 20+ in reading and listening IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in 5 weeks Pre-Sessional English No compulsory No compulsory No compulsory all subskills or TOEFL IBT 88 with course required or retest Pre-Sessional English course Pre-Sessional English course Pre-Sessional English course 17+ in writing and 20+ in reading and listening IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in 10 weeks Pre-Sessional 10 weeks Pre-Sessional No compulsory No compulsory writing and no less than 5.0 in any English course required English course required Pre-Sessional English course Pre-Sessional English course other subskill or retest or retest IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in 10 weeks Pre-Sessional 5 weeks Pre-Sessional English 5 weeks Pre-Sessional English No compulsory all subskills or TOEFL IBT 80 with English course required course required or retest course required or retest Pre-Sessional English course 17+ in writing and 20+ in reading or retest and listening IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Retest required 10 weeks Pre-Sessional 5 weeks Pre-Sessional English 5 weeks Pre-Sessional writing and no less than 5.0 in any English course required course required or retest strongly recommended other subskill or retest IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Retest required Retest required 10 weeks Pre-Sessional 10 weeks Pre-Sessional writing and no less than 5.0 in any English course required required or retest other subskill or TOEFL IBT 71- 79 or retest with 17+ in writing 54 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Student support
For truly successful study, you not only need a high-quality study programme, but also a support network that ensures you enjoy all aspects of student life. INTO care begins while you are still in your home country and continues throughout your studies at the Centre.
INTO University of Exeter has a network of Prior to your arrival This compulsory service also applies when you are supportive representatives around the world departing from the UK. You will need to provide Pre-departure guide to help you make the right decision. Once you student services with your full flight details in Once you have accepted our offer, you will arrive in Exeter you will be cared for by the INTO advance of your arrival or departure date. receive a pre-departure guide containing student services team, and when you enrol on practical information which will assist you in When should I arrive? your degree programme, the University’s network preparing for travelling to the UK, arriving in You must arrange to arrive in Exeter on the of student support services and personal tutors Exeter and enrolling on your course of study weekend before the first day of your course. will continue to support you until graduation. at the Centre. The guide also includes our You should inform INTO of your date of arrival emergency telephone number and information and travel arrangements at least two weeks in Supporting your application to help you adapt to living and studying in advance so we can advise the residential tutors in another culture. You can also visit our website, University accommodation, or your host family, of Your first point of contact with INTO where you will find information about how to when to expect you. University of Exeter is likely to be with one book your airport transfer and confirm your of INTO’s representatives in your home Our student services team arrival details. country. Our representatives recognise the Based at the Centre, the student services team importance of the choices you are making and Meet our students are dedicated to supporting you throughout are well informed about our programmes and If you would like to gain a first hand student your studies and offer a range of services for the University. They will gladly answer any perspective on what it is like to study at international students. When you first arrive at questions and assist you with your application. the INTO Centre, or learn more about the the Centre, they will help you settle in to student University campus, or student life in Exeter, life at Exeter, and will remain your first point of INTO customer relations team please visit our website – where you can read contact for non-academic issues, ranging from Once you have applied to INTO University our students’ blogs and view videos and photos registering with the doctor and opening a bank of Exeter, our team of experienced customer of their student experience. account to renewing your visa. No matter how relations advisers will ensure that your large or small your problem may be, there is application is processed swiftly and that you Your arrival always someone available to help. receive the documents, you need to obtain your student visa for entry to the UK. Travelling to Exeter Orientation programme When travelling to the UK, you can either choose On arrival, a comprehensive orientation For further information on our application to travel via London or pick up a connecting programme is provided to introduce you to processes, please see page 58 of this brochure. flight at one of the international airports that studying at the INTO Centre and living in Exeter. have direct links with Exeter, such as Paris or The programme includes a formal academic Meet us in your country Amsterdam. These may be preferable routes as induction where you will be registered for your INTO has a network of regional offices you will avoid the extra journey from London. programme, take an English language placement throughout the world. Our regional managers test, receive your timetable and, for academic provide additional support and advice, and We offer anairport pick-up service from programmes, select your modules. You will regularly attend overseas education exhibitions Heathrow, Gatwick, Bristol and Exeter to your also be given a tour of the University campus and events. Representatives from INTO accommodation at a small additional charge. including the library, the Students’ Guild and University of Exeter also regularly travel If you want to make use of this service you will the sports centre, as well as an introduction to overseas, providing you with more opportunity need to provide student services with your full the city centre and its amenities and transport to discuss your study plans face-to-face with flight details, at least two weeks before your network. During orientation there are also daily staff from the institution. arrival date. organised social activities to help you settle into To find out when someone will be visiting your Students who are under 18 life at the Centre and meet other students. country, please visit our website. If you are under 18 the airport pick-up service is compulsory, unless your parents can provide evidence to our admissions office that a suitable arrangement has been made for your collection. Student support 55
Insurance
Uniplan Insurance for international students To complete the INTO range of student protection and support services, Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive insurance policy prepared especially for international students in the UK that covers loss of personal possessions as well as travel, health and medical claims.
Full travel, health and medical insurance is Ongoing support A copy of our policy regarding students under 18 mandatory for all INTO University of Exeter is available on our website (www.into.uk.com). 24-hour support students, therefore Uniplan Insurance will An information leaflet on the care of students INTO University of Exeter is dedicated to automatically be added to your course fees unless under 18 will be sent to parents once a student ensuring that you feel totally safe and supported proof of suitable alternative cover is provided. has applied. at all times. Upon arrival, all students are issued INTO is an appointed representative of Endsleigh with an emergency telephone number which can Language advisers Insurance Ltd, which is authorised and regulated be used to ask for assistance from INTO staff at At the Centre, our language advisers speak a range by the Financial Services Authority. This can any time, day or night. Within the University of languages including Chinese, Russian, Thai, checked on the FSA register by visiting its residences, there are also residential tutors Korean, Japanese and Arabic, and are available to website at www.fsa.gov.uk who are responsible for the pastoral care of assist students and parents who may not be able students and who provide an additional source to communicate effectively in English. Premiums of 24-hour support. Social activity programme Period of cover Cost Student attendance monitoring In our experience involvement in non-academic Up to 2 weeks £47.60 Good attendance is key to success. INTO activities alongside your studies will help you Up to 3 weeks £60.64 University of Exeter expects all students to adjust to life in the UK and develop a network Up to 1 month £65.02 attend all academic sessions. Student attendance of friends that makes your stay more enjoyable. Up to 6 weeks £75.90 is monitored carefully and where attendance is The University campus offers a wide variety Up to 8 weeks £86.77 not satisfactory, our student progress team will of opportunities for socialising, experiencing Up to 10 weeks £104.19 provide additional support to ensure that you the arts and taking part in sports. INTO also Up to 3 months £119.45 can succeed in your studies. The Centre has an organises a regular programme of activities Up to 4 months £141.25 additional obligation to report to the UK Border designed to help you make the most of your time Up to 5 months £169.54 Agency (UKBA) any changes that may affect in the UK. The programme includes visits to Up to 6 months £191.29 the terms of an international student’s visa, places of interest in Exeter and the South West up to 12 months £312.33 including an international student’s absence of England, as well as trips to the theatre, cinema Medical expenses from the programme. and museums. Maximum sum insured Students under the age of 18 Visa and immigration support A All medical emergencies Before INTO accepts a student under 18, parents Once students arrive at the Centre, student (including repatriation) £2,000,000 must sign a consent form authorising INTO services, in conjunction with the University’s B Emergency dental treatment £500 staff to act in loco parentis (on behalf of the International Student Advisor, will provide C Funeral costs in the UK £5,000 parent) in the case of an emergency. Parents are information, support and guidance on renewing Permanent total disablement £30,000 also required to complete a medical information your student visa. Visa workshops will be held form. Relevant forms will be sent to parents and throughout the year and individual support can Luggage cover the student with the confirmation documents. be provided should you require any specific advice. i) Luggage £1,000 No student will be accepted at the INTO Centre ii) Passport, ticket and passes £500 For further information please visit offices.exeter. unless these forms have been completed, signed iii) Currency £100 ac.uk/international/information/immigration/ and returned before the start of the course. iv) Single article limit £200 index.shtml v) Valuables total £300 INTO recommends that parents appoint a UK-based guardian for international students Support for students with disabilities Personal liability £1,000,000 under 18. A confidential service is available for students Overseas legal expenses offering advice and information on a wide If parents are making their own arrangements and assistance £10,000 range of disabilities including dyslexia, sensory for either Guardianship services or a friend or impairments, mobility and medical conditions. Course fees up to £14,000 family member in the UK to act as guardian, evidence of these arrangements must be For further details, please contact the INTO student Cancellation or supplied to INTO before the course starts. services Team at [email protected]. curtailment charges £3,000 56 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Accommodation
I think that most students would prefer to live in student accommodation.
Every student has their own bedroom, a kitchen shared with other “ students and a big and comfortable common room where everybody can “ watch TV or meet with their friends. Sometimes we organise international dinners where people from different countries cook their national dishes and everybody gather together to try all the dishes.
Alena Markova, Russia, General English Summer School Header text 57
Accommodation choices Choose from either: New INTO accommodation in 2011 for 2010-2011 Ensuite Residential facilities In an ensuite room you will have your own At INTO University of Exeter you can choose The new INTO accommodation block will shower, washbasin and toilet. Kitchen and dining to stay either in one of the University’s modern provide students with modern furnished areas are shared. residences or in carefully selected homestay rooms and comfortable communal spaces. accommodation, in or near to the city of Exeter. Enhanced Rooms will be grouped together, around fully- The University residential accommodation is These are standard university rooms in which equipped communal kitchens and living rooms offered on a self-catering basis, allowing you you have your own washbasin, while showers, where students can watch TV, relax and socialise. to cook what you want, when you want. It toilets, kitchen and dining areas are shared. Accommodation facilities will include: offers an integrated environment where you • standard single rooms with ensuite will quickly become part of a vibrant and Homestay accommodation shower room stimulating student community. • premium (larger) single rooms, with INTO University of Exeter has a network ensuite shower room For students who would rather live as part of of carefully selected homestay hosts who • lifts to all floors a family, homestay provides a unique welcome international students into their • designated wheelchair-accessible rooms opportunity to experience British family life homes. You live as part of the family, with situated near lifts and entrances and culture first hand. your own single study bedroom, sharing • residential staff accommodation mealtimes (breakfast and evening meal) and • communal kitchen with cooking and all the other facilities in the home that you Campus accommodation food storage facilities need. Homestay accommodation gives you • communal living room The University residential accommodation is on first-hand experience of British family life and • restaurant or near the Streatham Campus, and is close to all culture and is an excellent way to develop your • vending machines the University facilities. You will have a centrally conversational English. • access to laundry facilities. heated, fully furnished single room with a study desk. Accommodation fees include utilities (eg gas and electricity costs) and internet access.
A choice of accommodation benefits
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HOMESTAY • Single study bedroom • Single study bedroom • Private bathroom or shared bathroom • Shared family bathroom • Self-catering • Two meals every day • Access to laundry facilities • Laundry once per week • On campus or close by • In or near Exeter city • Internet and telephone access • A ‘home away from home’ • Assistance from INTO residential tutors • Bedding is provided
For accommodation prices please go to page 65 58 INTO University of Exeter | Pathways into university 2009-10 Application process
Step 1 Once payment has been received you will be issued with Course fees documentation to support the UK student visa application: Course fees include: Send the completed application package, including supporting • tuition fees documents, to your INTO representative, or to: • confirmation of enrolment letter • Certificate of Acceptance to Study (CAS) • handouts INTO University of Exeter Admissions • Uniplan Insurance policy document (where applicable) • 24 hour emergency phone number. 4th Floor • an invoice 100 Queens Road Course fees do not include: • statement Brighton BN1 3YB • Uniplan Insurance • English language level letter (if applicable). United Kingdom • accommodation fees • airport pick-up Fax +44 (0)1273 328595 or +44 (0)1273 329746 • text books Email: [email protected] Step 4 • external examination fees You should obtain your visa, pay the fee balance by the You can also apply online at • INTO social programme (unless specified). www.into.uk.com/exeter deadline and give your flight details to INTO University of Exeter Admissions. Accommodation fees For academic programmes (e.g. Foundation, Diploma University residence fees include: If you pay full fees for a total of at least three terms of study and Graduate Diploma) and English language courses, the • single study bedrooms on an academic preparation programme or on an English for application package must include: • shared cooking facilities Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study course, by the due • completed application form, signed by the student applicant • full student support from INTO University of Exeter date of four weeks before the first course start date, you will or the legal guardian residential tutors. receive a reduction of £500 to the total amount due. This will • copy(ies) of relevant academic certificate(s) and English be shown in your invoice. For full details please see the terms language certificates together with transcript(s) in English, or University residence fees do not include the and conditions page in this brochure. a certified English translation.* following, all of which are available on campus: • daily travel costs to and from INTO University of Exeter * translated copies may be certified by the following • meals authorities: Step 5 • laundry. - official Records Department of the issuing institution Once INTO University of Exeter Admissions has received full Each room will have one quilt, one quilt cover, one fitted sheet - Justice of the Peace or Public Notary payment, you will receive confirmation of accommodation on the mattress, and one pillow with pillow case. Students will - authorised INTO University of Exeter education agent details, airport pick-up arrangements (if applicable) and a pre- have the opportunity to purchase starter kitchen packs during the or representative departure guide. - British Overseas Diplomatic Mission application process and these will be available on arrival in Exeter. Please note that the deposit for your tuition fees and - British Council. Homestay accommodation fees include: accommodation fees will reserve your academic place and • two meals, seven days per week The INTO Admissions office will only process complete accommodation place until four weeks before the start date. applications. • a reasonable amount of weekly laundry. If you do not pay full fees by this time, we reserve the right (The above may change due to changes in immigration law) to cancel your academic place and accommodation place. Homestay accommodation fees do not include: • daily travel costs to and from INTO University of Exeter If you are confirming less than four weeks before the start • internet access date then you will need to pay full fees to confirm your Step 2 • telephone calls academic place and your accommodation place. If the application is successful, you will receive: Payment of deposit, tuition and accommodation fees Accommodation bookings normally start on the Saturday • an offer of a place indicating the course of study offered INTO recommends that the payment of all fees is made in immediately before the start of the course and finish on the • if applicable, confirmation of accommodation requested pounds sterling via Telegraphic Transfer (TT) and marked Saturday immediately after the end of the course. • an acceptance form with the student’s reference number, (as shown on the offer Social programme and excursions • confirmed course dates letter and confirmation of enrolment document,) and name as Full day excursions normally cost £25-£30 each. Other social • ‘Under 18 years old’ information pack (if applicable). shown on their passport. programme activities are charged at variable rates. INTO University of Exeter’s bank account details are: Step 3 Uniplan Insurance for international students Bank name: natWest Bank To complete the INTO range of student protection and To confirm your place at INTO University of Exeter you should Address: University of Exeter Branch, Stocker Road, support services, Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive then sign and return the acceptance form together with: Exeter EX4 4RH insurance policy prepared especially for international students • the tuition deposit of £1,000 (to be deducted from the Account name: INTO University of Exeter LLP in the UK. balance of fees) or full tuition fees (if lower than £1,000) Sort code: 600806 Full medical and travel insurance is mandatory for all INTO • an accommodation deposit of £1000 (to be deducted University of Exeter students, and Uniplan Insurance will Account number: 57137439 from the balance of accommodation fees) or the full automatically be added to your course fees unless proof of accommodation fees (if lower than £1000), if applicable SWIFT code: nWBK GB2L suitable alternative cover is provided. • EITHER the Uniplan insurance fee (you must already IBAN number: gb16 NWBK 6008 0657137439 Please supply details of travel arrangements so Uniplan cover have completed and sent the online application form Any bank charges incurred will be charged to the applicant’s can be arranged to include travel to the UK. If you do not as described in your offer letter), OR evidence of an account. Credit card payments will be accepted upon request. know your flight details at the time of paying your insurance alternative accident and medical insurance policy. premium, INTO will arrange cover to start one week before Please read application, confirmation of acceptance and the start of your course and end one week after the end of payment, tuition fees and accommodation and fees in the your course. terms and conditions on pages 63 and 64. ✁ g INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Application form 1 of 4 59
Application form 1 of 4
Please complete all relevant sections of this form in BLOCK Capitals and in BLACK INK Representative’s stamp and return it to your local representative or direct to the INTO Admissions office at least one month before your intended start date.
Please send to INTO University of Exeter Admissions, 4th Floor, 100 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3YB, UK Fax +44 (0)1273 328595 or +44 (0)1273 329746 E-mail: [email protected] You can also apply online at www.into.uk.com/exeter
Section 1 Section 2 Student details Parent/guardian or sponsor details (You must complete this section accurately otherwise your visa application may be affected) Information we need to send financial documentation and reports
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)
Family name Family name
Previous family name Other names
First given name Relationship to student
Second given name Home contact address
Preferred name
Name as written on passport Postcode
Passport number Country
Passport place of issue Telephone (inc. intl. code)
Passport issue date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Fax
Passport expiry date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Mobile (inc. intl. code)
Gender M F Email address
Current age Section 3 Date of birth / / (dd/mm/yy) —— —— —— INTO course selection
Country of birth English language courses Student’s nationality (must be completed, necessary for visa application) Study Abroad with English
Sep 2010 Jan 2011 Apr 2011 Jul 2011 Permanent country of residence Start date —— /—— /—— End date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Home address (you must complete this accurately as it may affect your visa application) Please specify number of terms (1 term minimum)
Desired subject area for study
English for Undergraduate Study Postcode Sep 2010 Jan 2011 Apr 2011 Jul 2011 Country Start date / / End date / / (dd/mm/yy) Telephone and fax numbers in country of residence (including international code) —— —— —— —— —— —— Please specify number of terms (1 term minimum) Tel Fax
Mobile telephone (inc. intl. code) English for Postgraduate Study
Email address Sep 2010 Jan 2011 Apr 2011 Jul 2011
Correspondence email (if different from above) Start date —— /—— /—— End date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
Correspondence address (if different from above) Please specify number of terms (1 term minimum)
Pre-Sessional English Postcode 05 Jul 2010 (10 weeks) 09 Aug 2010 (5 weeks) Country 04 Jul 2011 (10 weeks) 08 Aug 2011 (5 weeks) What type of visa do you intend to apply for?
Adult student visa Student visitor visa No visa ✁ g 60 Application form 2 of 4 INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Application form 2 of 4
Academic programmes Section 5 Foundation Student’s work experience (to be completed by students applying for Graduate Diploma only) Foundation pathway in Humanities, Law and Social Science Please give basic details of your current or most recent work experience. Where work Foundation pathway in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics experience constitutes a major part of the application, ensure an up-to-date resumé (CV) is Foundation pathway in Economics, Finance and Management attached in English.
Foundation pathway in Science Employer name Sep 2010 Jan 2011 Sep 2011 Dates of employment —— /—— /—— to —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Diploma Job title Business Management, Accounting and Economics Main responsibilities Sep 2010 Jan 2011 Sep 2011
Graduate Diploma
Management Finance Law Public Administration Employer address
Sep 2010 Jan 2011 Sep 2011
Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme Postcode (Needs to be completed for visa purposes) Country Do you intend to study an undergraduate or postgraduate Yes No programme after completing your INTO course(s)? Telephone (inc. intl. code)
Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme Fax
Email address
If you have applied to the University of Exeter please provide your reference number Section 6 Current English language proficiency Other applications Please tick and enter details of your most recent English language test. Note: Students will Have you applied to another INTO Centre(s)? Yes No also be assessed upon arrival and study plans WILL be altered if there is any discrepancy.
If yes, which Centre(s) (please list in order of preference) IELTS overall score/grade Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
1 2 IELTS writing score for above test
3 4 IELTS TRF Number
If yes, which course(s) TOEFL overall score/grade Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
TOEFL writing score/grade Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
TOEFL registration number Section 4 Student’s education history INTO overall score/grade Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
Please give details of your current or most recent school, college or university. Please ensure INTO writing score/grade Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) official institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results are attached in English. Other score/grade Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Institution name Have you arranged to take any other English language Yes No test(s) before starting your INTO course?
Dates of study —— /—— /—— to —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Name of exam Date you received (or will receive) your certificate / / (dd/mm/yy) —— —— —— Date due to be taken Date—— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Highest educational qualification name If you want to study on an English course, please give details of where and how long you have studied English: Language of instruction
Institution address How would you describe your current level of English?
None Basic Elementary Lower intermediate Postcode Upper intermediate Advanced
Country Section 7 Telephone (inc. int. code) Sponsorship Fax How do you intend to fund your studies? Email address Self Family Employer* Sponsor*
*Name of employer/sponsor: ✁ g INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Application form 3 of 4 61
Application form 3 of 4
Section 8 Telephone (inc. intl. code) Student goals Email address
Please select which one or more of the following best describes your reason for wishing to I confirm that the guardian is over 21 years of age. study English at INTO University of Exeter.
I have applied for an Foundation, Diploma, Graduate Diploma, and need to meet the English Dietary requirements language entry requirement. Please give details of special dietary requirements e.g.: halal, vegetarian, no pork,
I need to improve my IELTS score any food allergies.
I plan to study a degree at the University of Exeter
I plan to attend another university in the UK Medical information
I want to experience life in a UK university Do you have any medical conditions? Yes No
I need to improve my English for my current job or future employment Please give details of any medical conditions, disabilities or allergies that require attention
I want to experience British culture or notification and any prescribed medicine taken on a regular basis
I am studying English for my own personal development
Other reason
If ‘Other’ please specify: Completion and signing of this form gives INTO permission to administer first aid by trained staff first aiders if required.
Section 9 Do you consider yourself to have a disability? If yes please specify Accommodation and welfare A. No disability Application for accommodation B. You have a social/communication impairment such as Asperger’s Accommodation will be reserved and confirmed when full payment of tuition and syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder accommodation fees has been received. Please note it is a condition that a minimum of one C. You are blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses full term’s notice (university residence) or four weeks’ notice (homestay) is required if you wish to leave or change your accommodation. During the academic year University residence D. You are deaf or have a serious hearing impairment accommodation is available only if you enrol on a fixed start-of-term start date and for E. You have a long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, multiples of one term, excluding holidays. diabetes, chronic heart disease or epilepsy Please select one option and complete as appropriate F. You have a mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or University residence anxiety disorder
Tick below which option you require G. You have a specific learning disability such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
Ensuite H. You have physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches Enhanced I. You have a disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above Do you envisage that you will have any specific requirements in student accommodation as a
result of a disability/medical condition? Yes No J. You have two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions
If yes please state: Please provide further details of the nature of your disability and the support you may
Wheelchair accessible Ground floor room require should you attend the University. (Please note that some support mechanisms may
Flashing fire alarm Vibrating pillow take considerable time to organise. For example books in Braille or changes to buildings. It is therefore important that you provide as much as possible.) Other please specify
Homestay INTO University of Exeter will ensure that all personal data disclosed will only be used to Do you require homestay during the holiday periods? Yes No plan appropriate support for you. It may be necessary for INTO University of Exeter to disclose
I do not require any accommodation appropriate and relevant details to some University departments to facilitate this process. I consent to information relating to my personal details, nature of disability and Students who are under 18 academic and support requirements being forwarded as outlined above. INTO recommends that parents appoint a UK-based guardian for international students under 18. INTO can supply a list of Guardianship providers on request. Relevant criminal offences
If parents are making their own arrangements for either Guardianship services, or if a friend Please tick here if you have been convicted of a relevant criminal offence or family member in the UK is to act as guardian to the student, please provide the following and supply details on a separate sheet. details below: Travel and medical Insurance Name of guardian The full cost of Uniplan insurance will be added to the invoice unless proof of alternative Relationship to student adequate cover is attached.
Please state when you would like the insurance to start Address of guardian
Start date of insurance —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
End date of insurance (dd/mm/yy) Postcode —— /—— /—— I have my own insurance and enclose a copy Country ✁ g 62 Application form 4 of 4 INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Application form 4 of 4
Airport pick-up Section 12 Payment details Students MUST arrive on the Saturday or Sunday prior to the start of the course. Flight details including arrival date and flight number should be sent to the INTO Admissions office Once you have accepted an offer of place, you must send us a deposit of £1,000 and an as soon as possible in order that airport arrangements can be made. If you are under 18 accommodation deposit of £1,000 (if you have requested INTO accommodation). you must either book an INTO airport pick-up or provide evidence of your arrangements. If You will also be required to pay in advance the Uniplan insurance fee unless you have provided an airport pick-up is required, this will be invoiced as an extra at confirmation stage and full proof of alternative cover. payment must be received for an airport pick-up to be confirmed. Payment can be made either by sterling bankers draft, VISA, Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Do you require an airport pick-up Yes No Electron, Delta or by direct bank transfer. Our bank details are as follows:
London Heathrow (£205) London Gatwick (£225) Bank name: Natwest Bank Address: University of Exeter Branch, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4RH Bristol International (£100) Exeter (£20) Account name: INTO University of Exeter LLP Sort code: 60-08-06 Section 10 Account number: 57137439 SWIFT code: NWBK GB2L How did you hear of INTO University of Exeter IBAN number: GB16 NWBK 6008 0657137439 British Council Education exhibition Website*
Friend or relative Education agent Other* Section 13 *Please state which website or other source Declaration
To be signed by the student and parent, sponsor or legal guardian
If education agent, British Council or exhibition, which agent/organisation/event? I have read and understood this brochure and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions on pages 63 and 64
I agree to abide by the Cancellation and Refund Policy
Section 11 I agree to pay all tuition and accommodation fees incurred by the student as they become due Form of indemnity I agree that my records and achievements may be used for promotional purposes, without i) Background further notification This indemnity is to be signed by the Student, and also by his/her Parent or Legal Guardian if the Student is under eighteen years of age. Until this indemnity has been signed and returned to INTO, the Student may not take part in an excursion organised by INTO.
ii) Indemnity Signed Date / / (dd/mm/yy) In consideration of the Principal and/or Head Teacher and/or Director and/or any —— —— —— employee of INTO (which expression for the purposes of this indemnity means INTO (Parent/guardian) University of Exeter LLP and any relevant associated or connected organisation) agreeing to make arrangements for and to authorise INTO personnel to take me/my son/ daughter/ward from time to time on expeditions outside the usual premises of INTO I hereby fully and effectively indemnify the said Principal and/or Head Teacher and/or Signed Date / / (dd/mm/yy) Director and/or any employee (as the case may be) of INTO against: —— —— —— (Student) a) any and all claims, losses, damages or costs incurred directly or indirectly which they or any of them may be or become liable to pay in consequence of any injury or damage to or illness of me/my said son/daughter/ward occurring during or as a result Section 14 of any of the said expeditions Application check list b) any and all claims, losses, damages or costs paid to or payable to or claimed by any I confirm that I have: third party which may be made against them or any of them in consequence of any act or default of me/my said son/daughter/ward during or as a result of any of the completed the application form in full and checked for accuracy Yes said expeditions enclosed proof of an alternative insurance policy, if appropriate Yes c) any and all other costs, claims, losses and expenses incurred directly or indirectly enclosed full transcripts of all my relevant qualifications Yes by them or any of them on behalf of me/my said son/daughter/ward during or as a (including English language level) translated into English result of any such expedition, Please list here all the transcripts you are enclosing: provided that this indemnity does not extend to any claims, damages, costs or expenses (Must be completed for visa purposes) in respect of and to the extent to which INTO and member(s) of the staff or any of them are indemnified and recover under any policy of insurance. I authorise INTO to supply any Academic transcripts relevant records to educational institutions, government bodies, parents, sponsors and educational agents if requested without notification.
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Signed Date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) (Student) g INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Terms and conditions 1 of 2 63 Terms and conditions 1 of 2
Important Conditions of offer are not met Other fees Breakages Students should ensure they read these terms and If you wish to cancel your course due to not meeting One to one tuition Students are responsible for payment for any damage conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) very carefully the conditions of your offer, you will not incur any caused by them to property owned or occupied by the For any student who requires 1:1 tuition, this will be before signing their application for admission. cancellation charges, always providing that you University or INTO University of Exeter. Students in charged at £75 per hour by invoice in advance. These Terms and Conditions constitute the whole inform us in writing and send us evidence that the residential accommodation may be required to sign an agreement between us for the provision of English conditions have not been met as early as possible. Text books inventory on arrival and departure. INTO University of language courses and/or academic programmes and This information must arrive at the INTO Admissions Text books will be supplied to all students when Exeter reserves the right to recover costs for damage any other INTO course which and shall supersede office in the UK no later than four weeks before they enrol for their Foundation, Diploma, Graduate or exceptional cleaning from students. Any damage any promises, representations, warranties whether your course start date or the day after your exam Diploma, English for Undergraduate Study or English which occurs whilst the student is living in the written or oral made by or on behalf of one party to results are published (if this falls after the 4 week for Postgraduate study. Students will be invoiced property will be charged to the students separately the other. cut off point). Failure to do this will result in normal for the text books at the time of booking and are at the going rate. cancellation charges applying (as set out above) and payable at least 4 weeks before the start date of We reserve the right to vary these Terms and Accommodation fees Conditions without your consent at any time no fees will be refunded. the course. Cost of books will be in the region of All accommodation fees must be paid in full in pounds prior to entering into a contract with you. In such £130.00 per academic course. Deferrals sterling by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer or circumstances, we will provide you with a revised set You may defer the start of your course, on the Laboratory fees credit or debit card four weeks prior to the start date of Terms and Conditions. grounds that you have been prevented by external Students who are enrolled on science-based of the course. Payment by credit card is subject to a All students agree to be bound by the regulations, events from starting your course, up to a maximum of academic courses shall be charged an additional fee surcharge of 2%. There is a £1 surcharge for payment policies and procedures of University of Exeter as two times. An external event shall include, without of £250 per academic year to cover use of laboratory via debit card). The student’s place both on the course amended from time to time. These can be found at limitation, serious illness or injury of you or of a facilities. This fee will be invoiced to the student at and in accommodation is not guaranteed until full www.exeter.ac.uk and paper copies are available close member of your family. You must ensure that the time of booking and are payable at least 4 weeks payment of both course fees and accommodation fees on request. your request to defer, with a full explanation of your before the start date of the course. is received by INTO. reason for the request, is presented in writing and Any reference in these Terms and Conditions to Overdue fees Accommodation changes or cancellation liability of students shall also infer liability on the reaches the INTO Admissions office in the UK at least In cases of overdue payment of any of the fees owed parents or guardian of the student and such liability four weeks before your course start date. This should Halls of residence by the student, INTO reserves the right to suspend is joint and several. INTO University of Exeter LLP also include details of your preferred new start date or cancel tuition and to charge interest on the Contracts for accommodation may assign, transfer, or sub-contract in whole or in for your course. If your request arrives after this outstanding balance. Interest will be charged at the All students will receive a contract for their part some or all of the benefit and or burden of these date, normal cancellation charges will apply (see the rate of 2.5% above the base rate of Barclays Bank per accommodation once full payment of fees has been Terms and Conditions. ‘Cancellations’ section above). month or part thereof. made. Students have 7 days from the receipt of All deferrals are subject to the availability of your their contract for accommodation to change their Application, confirmation of acceptance Fees remain payable if a ‘notice of withdrawal’ has chosen new course start date at the time we receive mind. If INTO University of Exeter has not received and payment not been given in accordance with these Terms your request to defer. All deferral requests will be notification from the student that they do not want Students should complete their application and and Conditions. considered by the INTO Admissions office on a the accommodation within this timeframe we will submit it to INTO University of Exeter Admissions case-by-case basis and acceptance of a deferral assume that the student agrees to the terms and office, [email protected]. If the application Accommodation and fees request will be at the INTO Admissions office’s sole conditions and if the student subsequently (on is accepted, a written offer of a place will be issued. discretion. On the basis that a new CAS will need to Accommodation type arrival) changes their mind they are subject to the The student’s acceptance of this offer must be be issued if your request to defer is successful, you On application students are invited to select published cancellation charges. Please refer to your accompanied by a deposit, as described in the will be charged a fee of £10 in respect of the new their preferred accommodation and INTO agrees accommodation contract for full details. offer letter, towards tuition fees in advance plus CAS. This charge is as set out under the paragraph to use its reasonable endeavours to provide the the Uniplan Insurance premium, together with the headed “Application, confirmation of acceptance accommodation as requested. If this is not available If a student has requested accommodation completed form, or proof of alternative cover. This and payment” above. Please note that your INTO reserves the right to provide an alternative in a halls of residence is when your contract with us is formed. If, after accommodation will need to be re-booked and will be type of accommodation and this will be charged at At least one full term’s notice in writing must be given paying your deposit and receiving your Certificate subject to availability. the published rate as set out on the Fees page within by students (or their parent or guardian if the student of Acceptance (CAS), you request any changes to this brochure. is aged under 18) wishing to cancel accommodation in the CAS, you will be charged £10.00 each time you If your reason for deferral is due to visa refusal, Accommodation is allocated as per the instructions on Halls of Residence. Full charges will apply during the request a new CAS. This charge is imposed by the the provisions set out under “Visa refusal” above the application form and upon receipt of the signed notice period whether or not the student stays in the UK Government and is correct at the time of going to shall apply. copy of the student’s Acceptance Form and payment accommodation. Please refer to your accommodation press (but may be subject to subsequent variations Tuition fees of the appropriate deposit (as set out in the invoice). contract for full details. which are outside of INTO’s control). The amount All tuition fees and insurance fees (if applicable) of the deposit required will be shown in the offer INTO accommodation shall only be available to Homestay accommodation must be paid in full in pounds sterling by cheque, letter. The balance of fees payable must be paid four students who are registered on full-time INTO Four weeks’ notice in writing must be given by any banker’s draft, bank transfer or credit or debit card weeks prior to the course start date (as stated in courses. Accommodation shall not be available to student wishing to change or cancel a homestay four weeks prior to the start date of the course. the offer letter). All course dates are included in this family members (unless they are also registered on booking. Full accommodation charges will apply Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge brochure. Any deposits paid are only refundable in full-time courses). during the notice period as noted above. of 2%. There is a £1 surcharge for payment via the event that a student is unable to meet visa entry debit card). The student’s place on the course or in Accommodation will be confirmed when full payment No change to the type of accommodation requirements, subject to the receipt of an official accommodation is not guaranteed until full payment of tuition and accommodation fees have been arrangements will be made without the written visa rejection letter (further details of which are set (of both course fees and accommodation fees (see made. Students are advised to insure their personal permission of Student Services or the Centre Director. out below). below) is received by INTO. belongings. INTO can provide details of insurance This permission will only be given in exceptional policies on request. circumstances. If a student makes a change to Cancellation If bank or credit card charges are incurred by INTO his/her accommodation arrangements or leaves If visa entry requirements have been met, the on such payments, where these charges have Accommodation and sundry accommodation provided by INTO without the prior following charges apply for courses cancelled before been incurred through no fault of INTO, these will expenses deposit consent of the Centre Director, the student shall the student’s arrival in the UK. be re-invoiced to students’ accounts so that INTO All students will be required to pay a damage and remain liable for the full accommodation payments receives the payment in full. sundry expenses deposit of £500 which will be Academic and English for Undergraduate/ invoiced or reserved at the time of enrolment. Where invoiced at the time of booking and shall be payable at Postgraduate and Pre-Sessional English programmes Fees discount for timely payment a student is moving to private accommodation, the least four weeks prior to the start date of the course. • Four weeks or more before commencement: If you pay full fees (tuition plus accommodation, if parent or guardian must complete a disclaimer to that Such deposit is refundable at the end of the course cancellation fee of £500; required) for a total of at least three terms of study effect. Students will be charged for one full academic minus any costs for any damages which have been • Less than four weeks before commencement: on specified courses by the due date of four weeks term’s notice period whether or not he or she stays in incurred either to the residential accommodation cancellation fee of £1000. before the first course start date, you will receive a the accommodation. Two weeks’ notice is required for or to the INTO Centre which are discovered once discount of £500 on the total amount due. This will a move between host families. Cancellations must be made in writing and will an inspection has taken place after the student’s be shown on the invoice that is sent to you. This become valid on the day the written notice is received departure. INTO will repay any monies owing within Residential accommodation is not available over applies only to fees due for tuition on academic by INTO University of Exeter LLP. Cancellation fees 30 days of the student’s departure date from the the two week Christmas period to students who programmes and on the English for Undergraduate shall be invoiced to the student and payment shall be residential accommodation. are under 18 years old. Alternative arrangements due within 30 days of the date of such invoice. and Postgraduate Study courses, but not for other will be made by individual agreement at the time of courses. This discount cannot be used in conjunction Students who stay in homestay accommodation will booking and will incur a supplementary charge of up Cancellation of a course includes cancellation with any other offer (eg: If you are awarded a be required to pay a damage and sundry expenses to £100 per week. of Uniplan Insurance. Refunds will be made scholarship from either INTO University of Exeter or deposit of £500 which will be invoiced at the time for the unelapsed period of cover minus a £25 the University of Exeter) of booking and shall be payable at least four weeks administration charge. prior to the start date of the course. Such deposit is Payment must be received by INTO in the UK at least refundable at the end of the course minus any costs Visa refusal four weeks before the first course start date for this for damages to the homestay (as notified to INTO If you wish to cancel or defer your course due to visa discount to apply. If payment does not arrive by this by the homestay provider) or to the INTO Centre refusal, you will not incur any cancellation charges, time the full amount of fees is payable. Each student which are discovered once an inspection has taken always providing that you inform us in writing and may benefit from this discount only once. place after the student’s departure. INTO will repay send us evidence of the visa refusal as early as Any variation to standard payment terms must be by any monies owing within 30 days of the student’s possible. Such notification and evidence must, in prior arrangement and agreed in writing and must be departure date from the homestay accommodation. any event, arrive at the INTO Admissions office agreed by the Centre Director. in the UK no later than four weeks (one week for The damage and sundry expenses deposit is to cover General English courses) after your proposed course outstanding damages and repairs once the student start date. Failure to do this will result in normal has vacated the property. Any damage which occurs cancellation charges applying (as set out above) and whilst the student is living in the property will be no fees will be refunded. charged separately per incident at the going rate. g 64 Terms and conditions 2 of 2 INTO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Terms and conditions 2 of 2
Airport pick-ups This charge is imposed by the UK Government and • Gives permission for the administration of first aid Prices Airport pick-ups will be booked for the passenger is correct at the time of going to press (but may be and appropriate non-prescription medication to The prices stated in this brochure are valid for named on the application form only or for named subject to subsequent variations which are outside him/her, and (if the student is under eighteen confirmed bookings (with payment) received by students if students agree in advance (and notify INTO of INTO’s control). years of age) for INTO to recommend that the INTO on or after 01 January 2010 and until further of the same) to share an airport pick up. Additional Students on the five-week Pre-Sessional course student seek medical, dental or optical treatment notice. Please contact us for further details or visit family members or chaperones accompanying the MAY NOT arrive late. No fees will be refunded for when required. the website. named passenger will be charged additional fees. The late arrivals. first 60 minutes of waiting time is included in the fee Students who are under 18 Disclaimer as specified in this brochure. Additional fees may apply Attendance INTO recommends that parents appoint a UK based This brochure is prepared well in advance of the for waiting periods longer than 60 minutes. Fees will Students are accepted onto the programme on the guardian for international students under 18 years academic year to which it relates. At the time of ONLY be refunded for ‘missed pick-ups’ if the student strict understanding that they attend all classes. By of age. If parents are making their own arrangements going to press, the programmes, courses and services informs INTO, by telephoning the INTO emergency signing the application form, the student accepts that for either guardianship services or a friend or family described herein are those which INTO University telephone number (as publicised in the pre-departure if they fail to attend classes without good reason, or member in the UK to act as guardian to the student, of Exeter LLP is planning to offer. INTO University guide), that their pick-up will not be required or will be without the permission of the Programme Manager, then evidence of these guardianship arrangements of Exeter LLP will use all reasonable endeavours delayed before they leave the departure airport. they may be deemed to have withdrawn or be must be supplied before the course commences. to deliver the programmes, courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in this Airport transfer fees must be paid for at the time required to leave the course. INTO is subject to formal Parents of students under 18 must sign a consent brochure. However, INTO University of Exeter LLP of booking. record keeping duties. Please see the paragraph form authorising nominated INTO staff to act (on reserves the right to make variations to the contents below in this respect. behalf of the parent) in the case of an emergency. Airport pick-ups are compulsory for students under and methods of delivery of the programmes, courses They must also complete a medical information form. 18, unless parents provide INTO University of Exeter and services, to discontinue programmes, courses Record keeping duties under TIER 4 Both forms will be included with INTO confirmation with evidence that they have made alternative and services, and to combine and merge programmes Immigration rules (PBS) documents and must be completed and returned to arrangements for the collection of their child from and courses, if such action is reasonably considered INTO University of Exeter must keep: a copy of your INTO before the start of the course. the UK entry airport. A similar compulsory delivery of passport, identity card for foreign nationals or United to be necessary by INTO University of Exeter students under 18 to their departure airport applies. Kingdom immigration status document and your Notice of withdrawal LLP. Applicants to INTO University of Exeter LLP contact details. If a student wishes to withdraw they must notify programmes and courses will be notified immediately Travel to INTO University of Exeter INTO University of Exeter in writing as described of any material changes likely to have a bearing on INTO will expect students to assist us with our Green Under the above rules University of Exeter will above in the section ‘Cancellation’. Once a student their application, such as cancellation of, or major Travel Plan, as may be reasonably required. To this report to the UK Border Agency in the following has arrived in the UK and commenced their course modification to programmes and courses offered, extent, students may not bring cars onto campus (or circumstances: no course fees will be refunded. Accommodation changes to accommodation provision or fees and with a one mile radius of campus) unless otherwise • if you fail to enrol on your course within the cancellation charges also apply as outlined above. charges to be levied by the University. agreed in advance by INTO. Please contact INTO for enrolment period; INTO University of Exeter LLP, in marketing its further details of our Green Travel Plan. • if you miss 10 expected contacts without INTO Holidays University of Exeter permission; programmes aims to comply with the British Code INTO University of Exeter is closed on all recognised Academic criteria • if INTO University of Exeter stop being your of Advertising Practice issued by the Advertising UK public holidays. Please refer to Fees page in INTO Students are accepted onto the programme on the immigration sponsor for any other reason, for Standards Authority. University of Exeter brochure for exact dates. No strict understanding that progression through the example, if you move in to an immigration category refunds will be made for classes not taking place on Applications to universities for undergraduate or course and successful completion of the course that does not need an approved education provider; these dates. Term dates relevant to individual courses postgraduate courses are governed solely by the are conditional upon satisfactory attendance and • if there are any significant changes in your are published in this brochure and no classes will take applicable terms and conditions of that university, successful attainment of specified progression circumstances, for example, if the length of a place outside these dates. and not by these Terms and Conditions. grades. During the Course Induction all students course of study becomes shorter; or will be made aware of the criteria for successful • any suspicions INTO may have that you are Liability Equal opportunities completion of the course. The assessment of student breaking the conditions of your permission. Subject to the following, neither INTO nor its staff INTO University of Exeter LLP operates an equal performance will take into consideration: or representatives will be liable to students for any opportunities admissions policy. It aims to ensure Behaviour and welfare • coursework; loss, damage, costs or expenses arising under or in that no applicant will receive less favourable By signing the application form, the student hereby • internal centre examination results. connection with these Terms and Conditions except treatment on the grounds of age, sex, marital consents that INTO may receive any relevant Students who do not meet the attainment criteria where such loss or damage is directly caused by status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual information from any University of Exeter school, for successful completion will not be allowed to INTO (or its staff or representatives). Where such orientation, or political or religious belief. INTO service or centre concerning the student’s behaviour proceed with their original course. In such cases, loss or damage is directly caused by INTO (or its staff University of Exeter LLP welcomes applications from and welfare. students will be offered advice on suitable alternative or representatives), INTO’s liability shall, subject to candidates with disabilities. study options which may include retaking modules, the following, be limited to 150% of all fees paid or Class times and sizes Governing law and jurisdiction changing course or repeating a course. In some cases, payable by the student to INTO. Nothing in these For all English language courses, classes will normally The formation, existence, construction, performance, an alternative study plan may involve additional Terms and Conditions shall exclude or restrict INTO’s be held Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 am validity and all aspects whatsoever of these Terms time and expenditure with regard to tuition and liability for death or personal injury resulting from and 6 pm. Maximum class size is normally 16 students and Conditions or of any provision of these Terms accommodation fees. negligence or for fraudulent misrepresentation or in for English for Undergraduate Studies and English and Conditions will be governed by English law. The any other circumstances where liability may not be English language admissions criteria for Postgraduate Studies courses, and 18 students English Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle so limited under any applicable law. INTO will also not Students are accepted in good faith onto both for English language modules on academic courses. any disputes (including any non-contractual disputes) be liable in the event that for any reason it is not able English language and academic programmes on the Where appropriate, classes may be combined for which may arise out of or in connection with these to supply a service due to circumstances beyond its basis of the certification they provide to meet the university style lectures. Terms and Conditions. Students and INTO University reasonable control. admissions criteria. If, however, the results from For academic courses, classes will normally be held of Exeter LLP agree to submit to that jurisdiction. the tests and assessment procedures on arrival Monday to Friday. Lessons will take place in the form Student information provide clear evidence that a student’s actual level of classes, seminars and workshops. Class sizes will Students agree that copies of their regular reports of English language proficiency is significantly lower vary depending on the learning format (eg lecture, on their academic progress and performance can A copy of our full terms and conditions than claimed and lower than that required for their seminar, lab practicals). be supplied to parents, sponsors or agents without is available on request. designated programme, then the student will be notification. Consent is hereby given by the student formally advised of the results and of their options. In University placement to the above until formally withdrawn in writing. these cases, students will not be allowed to proceed Students who successfully complete the INTO Students agree that if INTO has serious concerns with their original course, but will be advised as to the Foundation course may, at INTO’s sole discretion about their welfare, INTO can contact their parents best alternatives. In some cases, an alternative study receive a refund of all tuition fees paid if, having or family members without notification. Consent plan may involve additional time and expenditure complied with INTO staff advice with regard to their is hereby given by the student to the above until with regard to tuition and accommodation fees. university application, they have not been offered formally withdrawn in writing. a place at a UK university on a course appropriate to Arrivals their qualification. Students and parents/guardians/sponsors hereby Students must be at least 17 years of age on the consent that students’ records and achievements, published start date of the course (see note about University progression images and sound may be used for promotional minimum age on page 18 for Foundation and on page Students who successfully complete the INTO purposes without written consent or notification. 34 for Diploma). Students must arrive at the Centre on Foundation, Diploma or Graduate Diploma Such consent to remain in force until formally the Saturday or Sunday before the course start date programme and who meet the individual entry withdrawn in writing. and register and enroll on the published start date. requirements of University of Exeter for their chosen INTO is obliged to report visa status, attendance degree will be permitted to progress onto their records and UK contact details to relevant UK Late arrivals course provided they have received a conditional government bodies in accordance with the Data We expect all students to arrive and start their course offer and met the terms of that offer and any other Protection Act 1998, ie: on the scheduled start date. However, we recognise University entry requirements. • for the administration of justice that students sometimes are delayed for unavoidable • for the exercise of any functions of either House reasons (these would include, for example, Medical and accident insurance of Parliament cancellation of or delays to flights or other transport). All students must maintain a valid and comprehensive • for the exercise of any functions conferred on any In exceptional cases, INTO University of Exeter will medical and accident insurance policy for the duration person by or under any enactment allow students to arrive up to two weeks after the of their stay. Students unable to provide evidence of • for the exercise of any functions of the Crown, a published start date for academic programmes and up adequate cover at the time of their application are Minister of the Crown or a government department to one week late on English language courses. All late required to take up the Uniplan Insurance cover as a • for the exercise of any other functions of a public arrivals must be approved in advance by the Centre condition of enrolment. nature exercised in the public interest by any Director of INTO University of Exeter as soon as the person ie necessary for legitimate purposes and student becomes aware that he or she will not arrive Medical treatment Acceptance by the student, and also by his/her parent justified by the Data Protection Act. in time for the scheduled start date. or legal guardian (if the student is under eighteen Any information provided may be held on computer If, due to late arrival, a new CAS has to be issued, there years of age), of a place to study at INTO University of and shall be used by INTO in accordance with its data will be a £10 charge for the issuing of the new CAS. Exeter indicates that the student: protection registration and UK data protection law. 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Foundation, Diploma Study Abroad with English English language courses Dates Tuition price £10950 Dates Tuition price accommodation notes (for 3 terms) English £3650 per term September start English course (part 1) The prices for both residential and homestay accommodation cover language Mon 27 Sep 2010 tuition periods only. If your course or study plan spans a vacation Accommodation prices First term dates for to Fri 10 Dec 2010 arriving students Academic £3650 per term period, the accommodation must be paid for during the vacation University residence, modules period as well. September start Mon 10 Jan 2011 en-suite rooms Homestay accommodation is only available during vacations by to Fri 18 Mar 2011 September start £5365 Mon 27 Sep 2010 Accommodation prices to Fri 10 Dec 2010 special request and is not guaranteed. A supplement may be payable January start £4930 Part 1 – English over the two-week Christmas period of £100. If you wish to leave Mon 04 Apr 2011 University residence, January start your belongings with the host family during a vacation period, the full to Fri 10 Jun 2011 Residence enhanced rooms Tue 04 Jan 2011 weekly amount will be payable. Per term January start September start £4255 to Fri 18 Mar 2011 September, January Tue 04 Jan 2011 January start £3910 Weekly accommodation prices April start and April terms to Fri 18 Mar 2011 Homestay Mon 04 Apr 2011 Residence, en-suite £1595 These prices will apply for additional weeks eg: during vacation September start £5439 to Fri 17 Jun 2011 Residence, enhanced £1265 periods Mon 04 Apr 2011 January start £4998 to Fri 10 Jun 2011 July start July term University residence Mon 04 Jul 2011 En-suite rooms £145 per week Accommodation prices include Residence, en-suite £1450 to Fri 09 Sep 2011 Enhanced standard rooms £115 per week Mon 20 Jun 2011 all vacation periods (a Christmas Residence, enhanced £1150 to Fri 26 Aug 2011 supplement for homestay Homestay Homestay accommodation may apply). Term dates for £147 per week Per term continuing students September, January Supplements Graduate Diploma Mon 04 Oct 2010 and April terms £100 for the two-week Christmas period (if available), Dates Tuition price £10950 to Fri 10 Dec 2010 Single room £1617 other supplement prices on request (for 3 terms) September start Mon 10 Jan 2011 July term Mon 27 Sep 2010 Single room £1470 Public holidays, university term Accommodation prices to Fri 18 Mar 2011 to Fri 10 Dec 2010 dates and airport pick-up University residence, Mon 11 Apr 2011 Public holidays Airport pick-up Mon 10 Jan 2011 en-suite rooms to Fri 17 Jun 2011 The Centre is closed on all London Heathrow £205 to Fri 18 Mar 2011 September start £5365 public holidays London Gatwick £225 January start £4930 Mon 04 Jul 2011 Bristol International £100 Mon 04 Apr 2011 2010 to Fri 09 Sep 2011 Exeter £20 to Fri 10 Jun 2011 University residence, New Year holiday enhanced rooms The English course can be Fri 01 Jan 2010 started in September, January, Good Friday January start September start £4255 April or July. This course leads Fri 02 Apr 2010 University term dates Tue 04 Jan 2011 January start £3910 to the academic modules (part Easter bank holiday 2010-2011 to Fri 18 Mar 2011 Homestay 2) which can be started in either Mon 05 Apr 2010 Autumn term September start £5439 September or January. May Day holiday Mon 04 Apr 2011 Welcome week January start £4998 Mon 03 May 2010 to Fri 26 Aug 2011 Part 2 Mon 27 Sep 2010 Spring bank holiday Accommodation prices include Term University of Exeter academic Mon 31 May 2010 all vacation periods (a Christmas Mon 04 Oct 2010 modules start on 04 October Summer bank holiday supplement for homestay to Fri 17 Dec 2010 2010; 10 January 2011; and Mon 30 Aug 2010 accommodation may apply). 01 October 2011. Christmas Day Spring term English for Undergraduate Study Full details of these and the Fri 25 Dec 2010 Mon 10 Jan 2011 INTO academic modules can be Boxing Day to Fri 01 Apr 2011 English for Postgraduate Study Mon 28 Dec 2010 provided on request. Summer term Dates Tuition price 2011 Mon 02 May 2011 First term dates for Per term £3650 Pre-Sessional English New Year holiday to Fri 17 Jun 2011 Mon 03 Jan 2011 arriving students Dates Price Autumn term Accommodation prices Good Friday 10 weeks £ 3300 Welcome week September start 2010 Fri 22 Apr 2011 Residence 5 weeks £ 1650 Mon 26 Sep 2011 Mon 27 Sep 2010 Easter bank holiday Per term July start Term Mon 25 Apr 2011 January start September, January Mon 05 Jul 2010 Accommodation prices Mon 03 Oct 2011 Tue 04 Jan 2011 May Day holiday and April terms to Fri 10 Sep 2010 (10 weeks) 10 week course to Fri 16 Dec 2011 Residence, en-suite £1595 Mon 02 May 2011 March start Residence, enhanced £1265 August start 2010 University residence Spring bank holiday Mon 04 April 2011 Mon 09 Aug 2010 En-suite rooms £1450 Mon 30 May 2011 July term July start to Fri 10 Sep 2010 (5 weeks) Enhanced £1150 Summer bank holiday Residence, en-suite £1450 Mon 29 Aug 2011 Mon 04 Jul 2011 Homestay £1470 Residence, enhanced £1150 2011 Christmas Day (Provisional dates) Mon 26 Dec 2011 Homestay 5 week course Term dates for Boxing Day Per term July start University residence continuing students Tue 27 Dec 2011 September, January Mon 04 Jul 2011 En-suite rooms £725 Mon 04 Oct 2010 and April terms to Fri 09 Sep 2011 (10 weeks) Enhanced £575 to Fri 10 Dec 2010 Single room £1617 Notes August start Homestay £735 Prices are valid for all bookings confirmed and paid for after Mon 10 Jan 2011 July term Mon 08 Aug 2011 01 January 2010, until further notice. to Fri 18 Mar 2011 Single room £1470 to Fri 09 Sep 2011 (5 weeks) Residential accommodation is not available over the two week Mon 11 Apr 2011 Christmas period to students who are under 18 years old. Alternative to Fri 17 Jun 2011 arrangements will be made by individual agreement at the time of booking and will incur a supplementary charge of up to £100 per week. Mon 04 Jul 2011 to Fri 09 Sep 2011 Students in residential accommodation who progress from one course to another will also have to pay for this accommodation over the Christmas and Easter vacations, and during the late summer break. This does not apply to students on Pre-Sessional courses. 66 INTO University of Exeter | University Pathways 2010-2011
Your pathway to a top 10 UK university
Over the last three years INTO University of Exeter has helped over 2,500 international students develop the high levels of academic and English language skills required for success at a top ranked UK university.
Our class of 2009
In 2008/09 more than 850 students successfully completed a pre-university preparation programme at the Centre, with over 650 students progressing to the University of Exeter.
Many of our Foundation, Diploma and Graduate Diploma students achieved excellent grades and were awarded a place on their chosen degree course at the University of Exeter. The tables opposite highlight some of our top students in 2009.
83% of our graduates who successfully completed the Diploma progressed to year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter.
75% of our graduates who successfully completed an academic programme progressed to a top 30 UK university.
70 different nationalities studied one of our university preparation courses.
61% of our graduates who successfully completed the Graduate Diploma progressed to a postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter.
50% of our graduates who successfully completed the Foundation achieved a distinction (70% or higher) in their programme. Student success 67
Top Foundation students at the University of Exeter
Student name Nationality Result Degree KHAW Chuan Penn Malaysia 89 BA Economics and Finance Alina MIHAILOVA Moldova 86 BA Business and Management with European Study Acchaya THAPA Nepal 86 BA Accounting and Finance with European Study WONG David Hong Kong 85 LLB Law with European Study TANG Kin Wai Hong Kong 83 BSc Mathematics and Physics Emmanuel Benson SAAH Ghana 80 LLB Law Irina KARPOVA Russia 78 BSc Maths with Economics Nicholas BARNABO Sweden 77 LLB Law SHANG Lin China 77 BEng Civil Engineering IIyas BAKBERGENULY Kazakhstan 77 BSc Mathematics with Statistics Hanisyamreena NASEER Singapore 76 LLB Law with European Study KHAN KWOK Hoi Shan Hong Kong 76 BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Paula RIVAS RODRIGUEZ Mexico 73 BSc Molecular Biology with Industrial Experience BAI Ting China 72 BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Ogan Erkin ERKAN Turkey 69 BEng Engineering and Management Jennifer ONYEKWELU Nigeria 62 BSc Human Biosciences
Top Diploma students at the University of Exeter
Student name Nationality Result Degree LOW Justin Yerng Jee Malaysia 85 BA Accounting and Finance with European Study Kseniya ASTAKHOVA Russia 80 BA Business and Management TAN Xian Yee Malaysia 78 BA Business Economics NGUYEN Minh Duy Vietnam 78 BA Business and Accounting SIHOMBING Okky Mirsal Indonesia 77 BA Accounting and Finance NGUYEN Anh Vietnam 75 BA Business Economics LIAN Zongmin China 74 BA Accounting and Finance Muhammad UMEED Pakistan 74 BA Business and Management with European Study Igor BIZGU Moldova 74 BA Business Economics Anna CEBASEVA Romania 73 BA Business and Management with European Study
Top Graduate Diploma students at the University of Exeter
Student name Nationality Result Degree LEE Xiuwei Singapore 81 MA Marketing Torkild Andersen SAGBERG Norway 77 MSc International Management WANG Min China 76 MSc Accounting and Finance Carine LIFONT France 75 MSc Finance and Investment Mithun Banik MAZUMDER India 75 MSc Finance and Management Neeranuch PORNCHADED Thailand 74 MSc Finance and Management WEI Teng Fu Taiwan 74 MSc International Management Ekaterina SHIRSHIKOVA Russia 74 MSc Marketing Burak SAYGILI Turkey 72 MSc Finance and Investment JUNG Nak Eun South Korea 72 MSc Finance and Investment www.into.uk.com/exeter E: [email protected] F: (+44)(0)1392264277 T: (+44)(0)1392264282 United Kingdom Exeter EX44SB Prince ofWalesRoad The OldLibrary University ofExeter INTO UniversityofExeter country. home your in agents educational our of one visit or please visitourwebsite.YoucanalsocontacttheCentreviaemailorphone, If youwouldliketofindoutmoreaboutanyofourcoursesorservices, Want to findoutmore? Education provider sponsornumberEFMMCWWY2 Wales, and England registered number05507863. Registeredoffice:102Middlesex Street,LondonE17EZ in registered company limited a is Limited Partnerships University INTO aspects ofitsoperationwithoutnotice. is believedaccurateattimeofpublication. INTOreservestherighttoalterdetailsofall © INTOUniversityofExeterLLP,January 2010.Allcontentpublishedinthisdocument Representative’s stamp
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