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Undergraduate Prospectus 2015 E84 Exetr Undergraduate Prospectus 2015 a Russell Group University Student Life Programmes RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2015 UNDERGRADUATE A UNIVERSITY OF EXETER // UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2015 E84 EXETR STUDENT LIFE PROGRAMMES Why students put us first 2 Accounting and Finance 54 Studying at the University of Exeter 4 Anthropology 56 Planning your future 8 Arab and Islamic Studies 58 Life in Exeter 12 Archaeology 61 OPEN DAYS Campuses in Exeter 14 Art History and Visual Culture 63 Sport 20 Biosciences 65 Have a look around our beautiful campuses Arts and culture 23 Business and Management 70 Wellbeing 24 Classics and Ancient History 74 Meet academic and support staff – chat to current students Accommodation 26 Clean Energy 76 Find out everything you want to know about the University Academic support 28 Computer Science 79 Life in Cornwall 30 Drama 82 Discover why so many choose the University of Exeter after an Open Day visit Campuses in Cornwall 32 Economics 84 Sport 36 Engineering 87 Music and culture 38 English 92 Wellbeing 39 Environmental Science 96 Open Days in Exeter Open Days in Cornwall Accommodation 40 Film Studies 98 Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, Exeter Penryn Campus, near Falmouth Academic support 42 Flexible Combined Honours 100 Money matters 44 Geography 102 Tuesday 10 June 2014 Saturday 14 June 2014 Study abroad 47 Geology 106 Saturday 6 September 2014 Saturday 27 September 2014 International students 49 History 108 Law 112 Liberal Arts 115 Mathematics 117 CAMPUS TOURS Medical Imaging 120 WHERE DETAILS WHEN Medical Sciences 122 Streatham and St Luke’s Streatham Campus: Medicine 124 Usually led by a current student campuses, Exeter Monday – Friday Mining Engineering 126 Often includes the chance to visit the Library, Sports Park 2pm term-time Modern Languages 128 and Students’ Guild and to view an example of the Natural Sciences 133 accommodation available St Luke’s Campus: Tuesdays and Fridays Philosophy 135 12pm term-time Physics and Astronomy 137 Politics and International Relations 140 Penryn Campus, near Wednesdays Led by current students Psychology 144 Falmouth, Cornwall and Fridays Includes student accommodation on campus Sociology 147 1.30pm Where possible includes a meeting with an academic member of staff Sport and Health Sciences 150 Self-guided campus tours Self-guided campus tour leaflets and audio podcasts are also available n/a Theology and Religion 153 to download at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/visiting/tours Virtual tours Visit www.exeter.ac.uk/virtualtours for virtual tours of the n/a Streatham Campus, St Luke’s Campus and Penryn Campus How to book your place Absolutely Bookings are essential for all our events. There are limited places available for all our events and tours so it is brilliant Open Day. Really important to book your place in advance to avoid disappointment. enthusiastic students Open Days and Campus Tours Open Days and Campus Tours and everyone was really in Exeter in Cornwall helpful. Best Open Day Book online at www.exeter.ac.uk/ Book online at www.exeter.ac.uk/ undergraduate/visiting undergraduate/visiting I’ve been to by far! Phone: +44 (0)1392 724043 Phone: +44 (0)1326 371801 Open Day attendee, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Penryn Campus, September 2013 2013CAMS112 OPEN DAYS HOW TO APPLY Visit us at our campuses in Exeter and Cornwall . Application procedure Applying 155 See in the inside back cover for full information. Entry requirements 156 Our offer and decision 157 Find us on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com/exeteruni Visiting us www.twitter.com/uniofexeter Campus maps 158 Visiting the University 162 Key contacts 163 Programme index 164 We offer undergraduate taught degrees at three campuses. These are located in Exeter, Devon and Penryn, Cornwall. The following symbols are used throughout this prospectus to indicate location: Exeter campuses Penryn Campus, Cornwall 22 3 WHY STUDENTS PUT US FIRST TH IN THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TOP TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2014 TH FOR TEACHING OF UNIVERSITIES% QUALITY IN THE NATIONAL INTERNATIONALLY STUDENT SURVEY 2013 £ m GRADUATE WITH %EITHER A INVESTED IN FIRST OR 2:1 OUR CAMPUSES DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS 4 STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Academic excellence The University of Exeter has featured in the UK’s top 10 for the past three years (The Times Good University Guide) and ranks in the top 150 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education international rankings. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research intensive universities. The quality of education and experience received at the University of Exeter means we have never been out of the top 10 for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. According to the latest Higher Education Statistics Agency data, we are placed eighth out of all UK universities for achievement. Our students demand a lot of us and we of them – we aim to make our teaching inspirational and your learning experience exceptional. 5 6 STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER What is research-inspired and e-books/journals for your modules teaching? and video archives of lectures. Our academic sta are more than Our facilities for videoconferencing and lecturers teaching from books. ey webcasting allow students on dierent undertake leading research in your campuses to share learning experiences subject area. Ninety per cent of our and to review sessions in their own research is rated as world leading or time and at their own pace. is creates internationally recognised (Research opportunities for you to personalise the Assessment Exercise 2008). You will be experience to meet your own needs. taught by experts and be part of a culture that is inspired by research – you will You will have a personal tutor who is discuss the very latest ideas in seminars there to support you and help you deal and tutorials and may become an active with any problems or issues that arise. member of a research team. Student academic skills Active learning and development innovative teaching We oer a wide-range of skills I lead a scheme ‘Inspiring’ is the word most commonly programmes, workshops and individual called “INSPIRE” which support covering: used by our student body to describe provides opportunities their lecturers and we see students as essay writing; our partners in the learning process: our for medical students to managing dissertations; learning, teaching and ethos encourage get hands-on experience class participation and active reection presentation skills; by students. of research.There is a lot time management and prioritising; to discover about what You should expect to be an active critical reading and writing; contributor in seminars, tutorials and influences mental health online learning environments. In return, revision strategies and exam you will be guided and supported techniques; and well-being. Research by tutors to become increasingly note-taking. skills are essential for all independent in your learning, constantly doctors who need to keep pursuing new lines of enquiry. Working in partnership themselves up to date, and You’ll learn through lectures, seminars rough the ‘Students as Change and tutorials, as well as eld work, Agents’ project, we work in partnership we need to encourage the laboratory classes and IT sessions, with our students to continuously next generation of medical depending on your degree programme. improve the learning and teaching We have invested heavily in an experience, and most degree researchers to take the interactive online learning environment programmes have a Sta-Student evidence-base forward. which encourages blogging, online Liaison Committee (SSLC) where discussion forums and virtual eld trips. students’ recommendations for change Professor Tamsin Ford, Here you will also nd materials, notes are embedded into strategic planning Medical School and action. For me it is the perfect 77 place to study. I have always loved Cornwall and living by the sea in the country suits my lifestyle and area of study. The location offers the best variety of habitats and access to field work which is essential for studying conservation and ecology. The campus is well connected and there is a broad diversity of people which keeps things lively and exciting. The view of the harbour from the lab makes it one of the best places to be on campus. Miranda Walter, BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology, Penryn Campus 8 Looking back, studying at Exeter was a real help for my future career as a solicitor. I learnt to listen carefully to others’ opinions and the importance of having to structure a clear point of view. The course was challenging, thought provoking and provided a good grounding in various areas of Law…it was a great experience that I have used throughout my career in private practice. Jonathan Hammond, Law Alumnus, Graduated 1990 9 PLANNING YOUR FUTURE Six months after graduation, 93 per cent of our first degree graduates were in employment or further study.* At the University of Exeter, we ensure Award-winning employability You can also attend fairs covering that the highest priority is given to programmes specialist areas such as law, the voluntary and not-for-prot sectors helping you to secure graduate-level Our employability programmes won the employment or undertake further study. and self-employment as well as the AGR Blue Ribbon Award presented by International Virtual Careers Fair that We are the university of choice for many the top graduate recruiting companies in career-minded students and employers gives you access to a wider range of Europe and beyond – the rst time this global graduate opportunities online. from all sectors; locally, nationally and award has ever gone to a university. We internationally. have also received several other national Services in Cornwall awards for delivering outstanding We will help you to get an excellent Services oered by our dedicated degree and are committed to oering services including work placements, social enterprise support, commitment Employability and Graduate an exceptionally wide range of Development team at the Penryn opportunities to gain the graduate-level to the employability agenda and support for student entrepreneurship.
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