Top 1% of universities globally
7th University pathways Academic and English preparation for international students
2016–2017
in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015)
Fastest rising university in the UK and international league tables
7th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015)
World-class education from a Russell Group university, the UK’s own Ivy League Wide range of subjects and diverse programme strengths
Safe and picturesque campus environment 1st for international student experience (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)
Award-winning employability programmes
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Working in partnership INTO and the University of Exeter provide international students with the opportunity to study at one of the world’s best universities. As a member of the University, from your first day you will join an international student community that shares your ambition to excel in your education and go on to establish a successful career. We have the knowledge and experience to make sure you have an outstanding academic, social and cultural experience that supports your unique needs and potential. More than 50,000 students have already taken the first step to achieving their success, we look forward to you joining them. “Exeter is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities and is part of the elite Russell Group – the UK’s own ‘Ivy League’. We also rank in the top 1% of the world’s universities and are committed to further developing our international reputation.” Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor University of Exeter
Destination University of Exeter 7 INTO Study Centre 9 Celebrating student success 11 About the University 13 Careers and employability 15 World-class facilities 17 About Exeter 19 Student life 21 Accommodation 22 My life at INTO
About our courses and application 26 Choosing your course 28 International Foundation 44 International Year One 54 Graduate Diploma 62 English for University Study 63 Pre-sessional English 64 Scholarships 66 How to apply 67 Application form 70 Dates and prices
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Learning Resource Centre
Interactive teaching methods
“Whether you choose an academic pathway programme or a language course, our aim is that you become a confident, independent learner, who will be well prepared for all the challenges and rewards of a world-class university education.”
INTO Study Centre
Penny Foster, Centre Director
93%
student satisfaction (INTO Exit Survey 2014)
£53m has been invested in the INTO Building
Welcome desk
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INTO Study Centre The INTO University of Exeter Centre is a fantastic feature in the heart of the University’s Streatham Campus. The centre combines exceptional learning facilities with highly qualified teachers and dedicated support staff. Living and studying on the University campus means you have access to the best learning and recreation facilities to prepare you for life at university and beyond. MODERN TEACHING FACILITIES
ON-CAMPUS FACILITIES
STUDENT SUPPORT
The INTO University of Exeter centre offers stylish and modern teaching facilities for over 500 students, spread over three floors. Flexible learning spaces mirror universitystyle teaching, which includes lectures, practical sessions, seminars, tutorials, supported private study and e-learning.
As an INTO student, you will enjoy full access to the University’s facilities, including the Forum and recently refurbished library, a brand new, multipurpose gym and sports park, a supermarket, the Students’ Guild, and over 10 different cafés and restaurants.
From discussing programme options with an INTO education counsellor in your home country, to completing university applications in the UK, we are dedicated to supporting INTO students every step of the way. Support services include:
STUDENT RESIDENCES
Along with fully equipped modern classrooms, excellent IT facilities to enhance your studies and comfortable spaces for private study or to socialise in, unique facilities at the centre include:
The INTO student accommodation provides 515 study bedrooms within walking distance of the centre offering single or shared studios and single study bedrooms. For more information on the INTO student residences, please see page 21.
• orientation programme on student life in Exeter
• a science laboratory for practical course modules • two multimedia rooms • a student café.
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE The Learning Resource Centre located on the ground floor offers an extensive range of learning materials, including books, periodicals and online resources. Wi-Fi is available in the centre as well as computer clusters with printing facilities. Students who have their own laptops or tablets are encouraged to use them in the dedicated areas for private study.
E-LEARNING FACILITIES All students have access to the University’s virtual learning environment, allowing you to download lecture notes, past exam papers and other useful course content, and take part in online discussions with your teachers and classmates.
MONITORED ATTENDANCE Student attendance is monitored carefully and where attendance is not satisfactory, the centre has an absence procedure. The centre has an obligation to report to UK Visas and Immigration any changes that may affect the terms of an international student’s visa, including absence from the programme.
STUDENTS WHO ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Policies are in place to protect students who are under 18 years of age. Full details can be found in the terms and conditions online at www.intohigher.com/exeter/terms. A copy of the INTO Under 18 Policy is available on request.
• 24-hour emergency telephone number • an airport pickup service • language advisers to help students with a low level of English to communicate • residential assistants within student residences • visa and immigration support • support for students with disabilities. The University’s Wellbeing Services provides additional support including an on-campus surgery, Wellbeing Centre, disability support, Students’ Guild Advice Unit and Student Skills team. There is also a multifaith chaplaincy and prayer room. Find out more at: www.exeter.ac.uk/students/services
Take a virtual tour of our centre: www.myin.to/centretour
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“The Accounting degree is ranked highly at Exeter and the Foundation was the perfect pathway towards a degree. It’s like a bridge that prepares you academically, as well as with good language skills.” Zhao Haotian, China
2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2014 Completed International Foundation
2014 Progressed to Accounting and Finance at the University of Exeter
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Celebrating student success Over the last six years more than 2,500 students have completed an academic programme at the INTO Centre and progressed to a degree at the University of Exeter. The following table highlights the results of some students who progressed to the University in September 2014.
NAME OF DEGREE
STUDENT NAME
NATIONALITY
GRADE
Karim Z Kh AL-MASRI
Jordan
89%
International Foundation students at the University of Exeter IT Management for Business Accounting and Finance
YUAN Zhuji
China
88%
Engineering and Management
Masis KALATAS
Turkey
87%
Physics with Astrophysics
FUNG Davis
Singapore
87%
Economics and Finance
HO Yin Hung
Hong Kong
85%
Civil Engineering
PANG Ho Him
Hong Kong
84%
Computer Science
TOM Pak Yu
Hong Kong
84%
LEE Chun Yin
Hong Kong
84%
International Year One* students at the University of Exeter Civil Engineering Business Economics
HOANG Le Nguyen
Vietnam
83%
Accounting and Finance
CHEONG Xin Yue
Singapore
81%
Business and Accounting
LAU Kai Kit
Hong Kong
80%
Accounting and Finance
OW Wee Kiat Andy
Singapore
79%
Business and Management
Tanyakan TARINAYARNGKUN
Thailand
79%
Mining Engineering
Jovian VARIAN
Indonesia
79%
CHONG Kian Hee
Singapore
81%
Graduate Diploma students at the University of Exeter Finance and Investment Financial Analysis and Fund Management
Daria DIAKONOVA
Russia
78%
Finance and Investment
THAI Ngoc Linh
Vietnam
77%
Finance and Management
CHEN Mei-Tzu
Taiwan
77%
Marketing and Financial Services
TAN Yiwei
China
73%
* Formerly International Diploma.
INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICE The International Liaison Office at the University offers a range of support services. These include assistance with the University’s application process, one-to-one student counselling, integration in the University College you will progress to, visits to teaching and research facilities and opportunities to attend lectures presented by the academic staff. At results time, the International Liaison Office works closely with the INTO Placement Service to support students who find they are unable to progress to the University of Exeter or their insurance choice institution.
STUDENT PLACEMENT SUPPORT If you do not meet the progression requirements for your chosen degree, or you decide to progress to a programme the University does not offer, we will provide guidance to ensure you achieve academic success. INTO staff have extensive knowledge of advising students to find an alternative study plan at an appropriate university should they need to, benefitting from a strong relationship with over 100 UK universities.
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University of Exeter Business School
Café situated in the Business School
The Forum’s atrium
Students’ Union
86%
of undergraduates were awarded a First or Upper Second Class degree in 2013-2014 (Annual Student Experience Review 2014)
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About the University The University of Exeter can trace its roots back to the 19th century and is considered to be one of the fastest-rising universities in both UK and world league tables. A member of the Russell Group, the UK’s own elite ‘Ivy League’, the University’s campuses in Exeter and Cornwall provide a safe, convenient learning environment in beautiful surroundings. ONE OF THE UK’S FASTESTRISING, FASTEST-GROWING UNIVERSITIES The University of Exeter is top 10 in the UK’s 2015 league tables (The Times, The Sunday Times, The Complete University Guide and the Guardian) and ranks in the top 1% of universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015. It is 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 are ranked number one for student satisfaction in the Russell Group, the UK’s own Ivy League. According to the latest Higher Education Statistics Agency data, we are placed eighth out of all UK universities for achievement.
WIDE CHOICE OF SUBJECTS
QUALITY OF RESEARCH
The University offers a range of specialist bachelor’s degrees and master’s programmes, and first-class supervision for research degrees across a broad range of academic disciplines. The interdisciplinary nature of our programmes allows students the flexibility to shape their degree to their own specific interests and career plans.
At the University of Exeter, research inspires and leads our teaching. Our researchintensive culture allows for a much broader range of module choices and encourages discussion of the latest ideas in seminars and tutorials. Interdisciplinary research is a hallmark of Exeter’s recent success: our research tackles issues from local to global challenges, as varied as climate change, food security, the rapid detection of malaria, cancer therapeutics, urban water recycling, counter-intuitive materials and psychology.
The six academic Colleges are: • College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences • College of Life and Environmental Sciences • College of Social Sciences and International Studies • College of Humanities • University of Exeter Business School • University of Exeter Medical School.
The University of Exeter has approximately 19,000 full-time students, over 5,000 of whom come from over 130 countries outside the UK. Our students demand a lot of us and we of them – we aim to make our teaching inspirational and your learning experience exceptional.
Consistently ranked in the top 10 for overall student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2007–2014
98% of Exeter’s research is rated as being of international quality and 82% is ‘worldleading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (based on percentage of research rated four-star and three-star in the REF).
EXPERT TEACHING As a research-intensive university, teaching staff are active researchers, many of them at the cutting edge of their fields. Studying at the University of Exeter is not a passive experience; all students are encouraged to contribute to classroom discussions and undertake their own research, benefiting from access to the latest thinking, equipment and resources. The University is also committed to a system of personal tutoring, so that students receive the individual support and advice they need to succeed in their studies.
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“The Careers Zone is really helpful because the staff are friendly and they give you feedback on your CV and cover letter. They also organise a lot of careers fairs.” Fiedya, Indonesia
2012 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2013 Completed International Foundation
2013 Progressed to Law at the University of Exeter
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Careers and employability At the University of Exeter, we ensure that the highest priority is given to helping you to secure graduate-level employment or undertake further study. We are the university of choice for many career-minded students and employers from all sectors; locally, nationally and internationally. EXCELLENT EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS The University of Exeter is among the top 20 higher education institutions targeted by the largest number of top employers (High Fliers Research 2015) and enjoys superb links with hundreds of international, national and regional companies and organisations. Supporting our students in securing graduatelevel employment or postgraduate study is given the highest priority.
AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMMES Our employability programmes won the AGR Blue Ribbon Award presented by the top graduate recruiting companies in Europe and beyond – the first time this award has ever gone to a university. We have also received several other national awards for delivering outstanding services including work placements, social enterprise support, commitment to the employability agenda and support for student entrepreneurship.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS The Career Zone within the Forum offers students help and advice at all stages of career planning and job hunting. The University hosts at least four annual careers fairs at which over 200 companies are represented, including the not-for-profit sector and specialist firms. Employers also regularly visit campus to give presentations and assist at skills events, while practice interviews, psychometric testing and guidance on completing applications are provided by our specialist careers and employment staff.
Top 1%
BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
SUPPORT AFTER GRADUATION
There are many other ways to add value to your CV during your UK studies. The University of Exeter boasts one of the UK’s largest student volunteering programmes, as well as a world-wide network of study-abroad opportunities. There are also opportunities for part-time work, business placements and careers advice from our own successful graduates. INTO University of Exeter also offers practical workshops to help you develop your employment prospects.
Your association with the University does not end on graduation day. The University is in contact with more than 88,000 alumni in over 170 countries. As a graduate you become a part of this community and can access a range of free benefits for the rest of your life.
SKILLS FOR LIFE All of these experiences can contribute to the achievement of The Exeter Award. Open to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, the award gives recognition for the activities you participate in outside of your studies and helps you to identify and develop a range of skills to take forward into the world of work. You also have the opportunity to go on and complete the higher level Exeter Leaders Award and study towards a professional qualification with the Institute of Leadership and Management.
The Development and Alumni Relations Office runs an extensive programme of professional networking and social events which are held in the UK and around the world. Many alumni have very successful careers and are keen to support today’s students, through our extensive volunteering programme. For more information visit our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/alumnisupporters
For more information visit our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/employability
of universities globally (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-2015)
96%
of Exeter’s first-degree graduates were in employment or further study six months after graduation (DELHE 2013–2014)
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Moot Court
STEM facilities
Newly refurbished library
£475m investment into new facilities on campus
Multi-touch surface tables
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World-class facilities The picturesque Streatham Campus provides a safe and welcoming environment in which to study, with everything you need within walking distance. The campus has recently benefited from investment of over £475 million, including the Forum, located at the heart of the Streatham Campus and opposite the INTO Exeter Centre. THE FORUM
LIBRARY FACILITIES
SPECIALIST TEACHING FACILITIES
The iconic Forum development brings together all of the University’s student support services, including International Student Support, Careers and Employability and the IT Helpdesk, alongside a variety of retail and catering facilities.
The University boasts excellent library facilities, which have benefited from a recent £10 million refurbishment. Exeter has seven libraries over its three campuses, holding in total over 1.2 million books and journals and providing online access to over 19,500 e-journals, newspapers and reference works.
• Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment and the MBA One Planet suite.
Within the library are a variety of study environments: group, social and silent spaces, all with wireless network access.
• New state-of-the-art £3 million teaching laboratories for Biosciences students.
The Forum also houses the extended and refurbished Main Library, one of only five academic libraries in England that are open 24/7 throughout the academic year. Stateof-the-art teaching rooms and a 400-seat auditorium complete the development. With Wi-Fi connectivity throughout and landscaped piazzas, the Forum forms the hub of campus life.
IT RESOURCES You will have access to ‘exehub’ – the University’s student portal which is home to all IT resources and is accessible anywhere in the world. Exehub is also the gateway to the University’s virtual learning environment, which enables you to access the learning materials for your modules.
• A custom-built Moot Court for simulated legal hearings equipped with the latest technology helps students to develop their understanding of the law and gain confidence in professional skills.
• Cutting-edge STEM facilities include 3D visualisation and rapid prototyping, a £1million supercomputer, ultra fast lasers, nano-fabrication, a helium liquefier and an astronomical observatory. • The Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture is the second biggest subject library in the UK after the British Film Institute. • World-class facilities at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall include an underground test mine, £2 million analytical mineralogy labs and an automated QEMSCAN scanning electron microscope, the first in any university worldwide.
One of only five academic libraries in England that are open 24/7 throughout the academic year
For further information about studying and living at the University, view our short film at: www.exeter.ac.uk/international/film
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Just under 1 hour from Amsterdam by plane
2.5 hours from London by train
London Penryn
Exeter city centre
Exeter
The Devon coastline
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter is two and a half hours from London by train and has its own airport with flights to Europe and other UK cities
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About Exeter With a population of around 120,000, the city of Exeter combines modern life with a sense of history. Located in the picturesque south-west of England, Exeter is surrounded by beautiful countryside and coast. Combining historic buildings with a recent upsurge in investment, the city is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK for its amenities and low crime rate. LIVING IN EXETER
BEYOND EXETER
EXPLORE THE UK
• A safe and student-friendly city. • Combines all the shops and facilities of a big city into a compact area that is easy to get around on foot, bike or by bus.
The South West is one of Europe’s top holiday destinations due to its picturesque coast. The South West has an abundance of outdoor activities.
• A diverse range of cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops mix easily with Exeter’s historic buildings.
• Two national parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor, offer plenty of outdoor pursuits and exploration.
• Watch top-quality theatre, dance and international live music in the city or at the Exeter Northcott Theatre on the Streatham Campus.
• Home to England’s only UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dorset and East Devon coast.
A good road and rail network links Exeter with the rest of the UK. London is only two and a half hours away by direct train, or three hours by road. National Express buses and National Rail run regular services from central London, Heathrow international airport and all other major cities to the central coach station, or St David’s train station, both of which are only a five-minute taxi ride from the Streatham campus. The city also has its own regional airport with scheduled flights to Europe and around the UK.
• A growing business centre with new developments, including the Exeter Science Park. • Enjoy a high standard of living in what many students find to be a very congenial city in which to live and study. • Less than two and a half hours from London, with the outstanding natural beauty of Devon and Cornwall on your doorstep. For more information please see: www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/ guidetoexeter
• Explore the county of Devon’s rolling hills, and picturesque villages with traditional thatched cottages, charming inns and attractive market towns.
STUDY IN CORNWALL Students progressing to programmes offered at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth will study in beautiful surroundings and as part of a vibrant student community. Penryn is home to a rapidly expanding collection of independent cafés, shops, galleries and restaurants as well as Jubilee Wharf, one of the country’s leading zerocarbon buildings. Nearby Falmouth is a vibrant town with a lively café culture and wealth of bars and restaurants. It’s the centre of Cornwall’s creative scene with businesses, studios, shops and galleries and great live music across the town. Falmouth’s seven beaches, beautiful rivers and the world-famous marina make it a haven for those who love an outdoor lifestyle.
Consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK
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Students’ Guild
Campus shop
See student life at INTO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/intoexeter
1st
for international student experience of any UK university (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)
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Student life Student life is about more than the exploration of your academic subject. All INTO students are based at the Streatham Campus. The campus is one of the most beautiful in the country and offers a unique environment in which to study with lakes, parkland, woodland and gardens. STUDENTS’ GUILD
SPORT
ARTS AND CULTURE
The Students’ Guild is the students’ union for Exeter-based students. The Guild is recognised as one of the UK’s leading students’ unions and is central to student life. Every student is automatically a member of the Students’ Guild, which exists to represent all our students. Services offered include:
The University of Exeter is one of the leading sporting institutions in the UK and consistently performs well in the British Universities and Colleges Sports competitions. All students are encouraged to make use of the campus sports facilities and the local environment is also perfect for those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle.
Music, theatre and art are an important part of life at the University of Exeter. Involvement in the University’s burgeoning art and music scene or membership of numerous Guild-affiliated societies provides students with the opportunity to relax and develop new or existing interests in the company of friends.
We are the number one-ranked university nationally for golf, rugby union, and men’s hockey, and are also second in cricket and third in sailing and lacrosse.
The University of Exeter has one of the most active Community Action groups in the country and each year our student fundraising group (RAG) raises tens of thousands of pounds for local, national and international charities.
• more than 190 Guild-affiliated societies • volunteering through RAG (Raise and Give) and one of the most active Community Action (CA) groups in the UK • Advice Unit, which offers support with accommodation, financial, academic and personal issues • IGNITE is the entrepreneur support unit, here to support students to develop their own business ideas.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Maintaining a healthy lifestyle underpins the ability to achieve your academic potential. The Student Health Centre on the Streatham Campus provides day-to-day health care and all students are encouraged to register with one of the general practitioners (GP) on arrival at the University.
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Students can also join one of over 40 active sports clubs with a combined membership of 6,500 students, which include: • badminton • climbing • golf • sailing, canoeing and windsurfing • skiing • table tennis • taekwondo.
in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS 2014–2015)
The University provides a venue for many plays, films, musicals and concerts, ranging from pop to classical, while our student societies cover a huge range of academic, cultural, political, social and religious interests. The University recognises the need to provide support for students’ spiritual development through our multifaith chaplaincy and on-campus prayer rooms for Muslim students. The University also has one of the most advanced student media networks in the country; the student TV and radio stations and fortnightly student newspaper have won several national media awards.
Over £20 million investment in sporting facilities since 2005
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Duryard House
Single study bedroom
Shared kitchen facilities
15 minute walk from the INTO Centre on campus
Welfare support is provided during out-of-office hours
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Accommodation At INTO University of Exeter, you can choose to live either in a modern INTO residence within easy walking distance of campus, or with carefully selected hosts where you can experience British life first-hand. INTO STUDENT RESIDENCES
HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION
The new INTO student residences are 15 minutes’ walking distance from the INTO Centre on campus. Each residence includes modern and comfortably furnished rooms with fully-equipped kitchens. INTO accommodation offers an integrated environment where you will quickly become part of a friendly and welcoming student community.
INTO University of Exeter has a network of carefully selected hosts who welcome international students into their homes.
Accommodation types available:
• breakfast and evening meals with your host
• single studio with en suite shower room and kitchenette
This is a unique opportunity to experience British life and culture first-hand, improving your English in a comfortable environment. Facilities include: • single study bedroom
• access to household facilities.
• shared studio with two bedrooms and shared bathroom and kitchenette • superior single bedroom with en suite shower room and shared kitchen for six students. Additional accommodation facilities include: • lifts to all floors
“We understand how important accommodation is to new students and how much it adds to your student experience. Moving away from home should be exciting but it can be daunting too. We are committed to making this transition as easy as possible and our staff work hard to deliver great service and support.” Michael Twitchen, Accommodation Officer
• designated wheelchair-accessible rooms situated near lifts and entrances • take-away café service • a shop.
Residential support A Residence Manager will respond quickly to any problems you may have with your accommodation. Resident Mentors live with the students to provide welfare support during out of office hours.
Take-away café service
For accommodation prices, please see the dates and prices section on page 70
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My life at INTO Katya from Ukraine studied the International Foundation in Humanities, Law and Social Science. Find out more about her story. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS Thanks to INTO I’ve met people from all parts of the world and built great friendships. My eyes have been opened to intercultural relationships, I love how different everyone is, but the same. Small class sizes made it so easy to make friends and I plan on visiting Singapore to see an INTO classmate, she will also come to my country too.
“Everything started with a Sunday roast! When I first came here me and my friends would try this traditional food in different places around the city. Exeter’s a safe, student city and it’s really easy to walk everywhere.”
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STUDENT HELPER I’m a student helper on campus which I really enjoy. I love assisting other international students with their UCAS form and helping answer any questions they may have about applying to university. I was once in their position so I totally understand how they feel.
“Home is home, but Exeter is like another home to me now. Both are very precious.” ENCOURAGE OTHERS
MAKING MUSIC
During busy exam periods me and my friends make ‘encouragement packages’. We go to study areas and give students (international and from the UK) a small can of coke, or sweets and say nice things to encourage them! It can be a stressful time so it’s nice to do something positive for others.
I play the piano and once a week I go to the campus music house. You can borrow instruments so I practise the piano and sometimes percussion. Your level can be low but when you play music with friends it’s fun and creates a great spirit.
FIND OTHER STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES www.instagram.com/intoexeter
www.facebook.com/intouniversityofexeter
A range of academic and English language courses to prepare you for university success
About our courses and application
The highest teaching standards from experienced professionals
Flexible English language courses, with both year-round and summer options
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Choosing your course INTO University of Exeter offers a wide range of academic programmes and English language courses designed specifically for international students. The courses help to prepare you for entry to the University of Exeter and adapt to living and studying in a UK university environment. INTO COURSE
START DATES
International Foundation
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS*
LENGTH
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
June, September, From IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 5.5 depending October and on course length January
3 or 4 terms
Year 1 undergraduate degree
International Year One
September and January
IELTS 6.0
3 terms
Year 2 undergraduate degree
Graduate Diploma
September and January
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills)
3 terms
Master’s degree
English for University Study
October, January and July
From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing)
Minimum of one term
Any INTO academic programme or university degree
Pre-sessional English
June and July
Dependent on course length and destination degree programme
6 or 10 weeks
University degree
* The above information is only a guide. Depending on the course, in addition to meeting the overall IELTS requirement you may need to achieve specific scores in specified subskills. Please see the relevant course page for full details.
“ We aim to help students achieve their potential. Our courses give excellent preparation for studying a degree at the University of Exeter. Our highly qualified teachers are always on hand to ensure that students get the one-to-one attention and enhanced learning skills that are vital for their success.” Carolyn Walker, Academic Director
Postgraduate
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Postgraduate degree
Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Undergraduate degree Year 3
Graduate Diploma EUS
Pre-university
Undergraduate
Undergraduate degree Year 2
EUS
Undergraduate degree Year 1
International Year One EUS Completion of secondary school or equivalent
International Foundation EUS
English for University Study, see page 62 for course details
INTO ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, have collaborated with INTO to provide our students with a standardised assessment covering all four core English language skills. You will be assessed both on arrival and throughout your studies, enabling your progress to be accurately monitored and ensure that you remain on track to achieve your academic goals. Cambridge are recognised as the world leaders in the field of language assessment, which will provide you with enhanced quality and study opportunities.
Completion of GCSEs or equivalent
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International Foundation The International Foundation leads to the award of a Foundation Certificate, and prepares you for direct entry to the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme at the University of Exeter. WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE PROGRAMME?
The International Foundation combines academic study, intensive English language preparation, study skills and cultural orientation.
• A quality-assured university programme.
WHAT IF I DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS? Lasting four terms, the Extended Foundation programme incorporates a term of intensive English for academic purposes at the beginning of the course, allowing you to begin your course by improving your English to a level appropriate for academic study. Examples of the combined programmes are set out in the diagram below.
• Full university status. • A campus-based programme with access to world-class university facilities.
If you have completed secondary school education in your home country, the International Foundation provides preparation for entry to Year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree programme at the University of Exeter.
• University-style teaching with high contact hours and small class sizes. • Experienced and well-qualified teachers. • A conditional offer of a place on the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter.
Around 40% of classes are devoted to the subject-based modules that relate directly to the pathway chosen, and your proposed degree programme. The remainder consists of tuition in academic English and study skills.
ACADEMIC GUIDANCE You will receive support from your tutor on personal and academic issues, including advice on your studies. The International Liaison Office will help with your application to the University of Exeter and arrange visits to your academic College, so that you can learn more about your chosen degree programme.
• Professional support and guidance with university applications.
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“I came to study in the UK as I wanted to gain experience around the world and the education system here is famous for being excellent. My Foundation absolutely prepared me for my degree. Now, when I have to write an essay I remember what I learned and refer to my notes.� Alina, Russia
2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2014 Completed International Foundation
2014 Progressed to Business and Management at the University of Exeter
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International Foundation Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences Join a community of world-leading experts in a vibrant centre for research to help prepare for a range of degree programmes through this Foundation. INTO’s lab provides the perfect setting for practical science-based learning.
Key course facts Start dates June, September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours 24 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above†
Academic entry requirement Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
English language requirements
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN BIOMEDICAL, LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (SCI) (120 CREDITS) Core modules
Specialist modules
English Language for Academic Study (30 credits)
Human Biology (20 credits)*
Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
Introduction to Chemical Sciences (20 credits)
Introduction to Biological Science (20 credits)
Introduction to Psychology (20 credits)**
Mathematics 1 (20 credits) Study Skills (10 credits)
3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in writing and a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
See pages 42–43 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
LEADING TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: Animal Behaviour; Biochemistry; Biological and Medicinal Chemistry; Biological Sciences; Conservation Biology and Ecology; Environmental Science; Evolutionary Biology; Exercise and Sport Sciences; Human Sciences; Marine Biology; Medical Sciences; Natural Sciences; Psychology; and Zoology. * Subject to approval. ** Compulsory for students intending to progress to BSc (Hons) Psychology at the University of Exeter.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
Validating body University of Exeter
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. † All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
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“My degree is a mix of practical and theory and provides you with lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge. Thanks to my Foundation I felt fully prepared and I’d already made friends with other students before starting my degree.” Yee Tik Lam, Hong Kong
2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2014 Completed International Foundation
2014 Progressed to Applied Psychology (Clinical) at the University of Exeter
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International Foundation Economics, Finance and Management; Mathematics with Economics, Finance and Management This Foundation will prepare you for degree programmes at the University’s Business School, where 80% of graduates leave with First or Upper Second Class Honours. EQUIS accredited, the Business School is among the UK’s elite.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (120 CREDITS) Core modules English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
Introduction to Accounting and Finance (20 credits)*
Introduction to Economics (20 credits)
Introduction to Management (20 credits)*
Study Skills (10 credits)
Mathematics 1 (20 credits)*
See pages 42–43 for descriptions of core and specialist modules. * Students wishing to study degrees in Management or Accounting and Finance must study the following modules: Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Introduction to Management. Students wishing to study degrees in Economics must study the following modules: Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Mathematics.
LEADING TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: Business; Business and Accounting; Business Economics; Business and Management; Economics; Economics with Econometrics; Economics and Finance; Economics and Politics; and Management with Marketing.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
Key course facts Start dates June, September, October** and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours 24 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 17 years and above †
Academic entry requirement Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
English language requirements 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
Validating body University of Exeter
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. ** Only available for the International Foundation in Mathematics with Economics, Finance and Management. † All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT (120 CREDITS) Core modules English Language for Academic Study (30 credits) Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
Introduction to Accounting and Finance (20 credits)*
Introduction to Economics (20 credits)
Introduction to Management (20 credits)**
Mathematics 1 (20 credits) Study Skills (10 credits)
See pages 42–43 for descriptions of core modules. * Students wishing to study degrees in Mathematics with Economics or Accounting and Finance must study this module. ** S tudents wishing to study degrees in Mathematics with Management must study this module.
LEADING TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: Business; Business and Accounting; Business Economics; Business and Management; Economics; Economics with Econometrics; Economics and Finance; Economics and Politics; and Management with Marketing.
“I chose to study here because Economics is really developed in the UK and the education is recognised worldwide. Also it’s a great opportunity to meet people from other cultures, practise English and get used to different accents.” Nikita, Russia
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International Foundation Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences
Key course facts Start dates June, September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours 24 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above*
With industry links to international organisations such as Hewlett Packard, IBM, Motorola and Rolls-Royce, the University offers excellent opportunities for an undergraduate degree following this Foundation.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES (EM) (120 CREDITS) Core modules
Specialist modules
English Language for Academic Study (30 credits)
Introduction to Computer Science (20 credits)
Foundation Mathematics (20 credits) Introduction to Physical Science (20 credits) Mathematics 1 (20 credits)
Academic entry requirement Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
English language requirements 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in writing and a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
Mathematics 2 (20 credits)
Validating body
Study Skills (10 credits)
University of Exeter
See pages 42–43 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
Further guidance
LEADING TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS:
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
Applied Geology; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Mathematics; Electronic Engineering; Energy Engineering; Engineering; Engineering and Management; Materials Engineering; Mathematics; Mathematics with Accounting; Mathematics with Economics; Mathematics and Engineering; Mathematics with Finance; Mathematics with Management; Mechanical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Natural Sciences; Physics and Renewable Energy.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
* All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
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“I like the way of teaching as the structure of the modules includes lab sessions, report writing and group project work. You can also communicate with teachers easily as they are very open to questions. � Keejung, South Korea
2011 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2012 Completed International Foundation
2013 Progressed to Materials Engineering at the University of Exeter
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International Foundation Humanities, Law and Social Science With an outstanding reputation for humanities and social sciences, this Foundation prepares you for degree programmes at the University that are consistently ranked among the best in the UK, including the University of Exeter's Law School which has a custom-built Moot Court.
Key course facts Start dates June, September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours 24 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above†
Academic entry requirement Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades.
English language requirements 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN HUMANITIES, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (HLS) (120 CREDITS) Core modules
Specialist modules
British History and Institutions (20 credits)
Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)*
English Language for Academic Study (30 credits)
Introduction to English Law and the English Legal System 1 (20 credits)**
Study Skills (10 credits)
Introduction to English Law and the English Legal System 2 (20 credits) Introduction to Film and Literary Studies (20 credits)
4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
Validating body University of Exeter
Introduction to Psychology (20 credits) Introduction to World Politics and International Relations (20 credits) Mathematics 1 (20 credits)*
See pages 42–43 for descriptions of core and specialist modules. * F oundation Mathematics and Mathematics 1 are required for Humanities students intending to progress to BSc (Hons) Psychology. Students planning on progressing to a Psychology degree are recommended to take the International Foundation in Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences. ** All students except those intending to progress to Psychology will take Introduction to Law and the English Legal System 1.
LEADING TO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: Arab and Islamic Studies; Archaeology; Art History and Visual Culture; Classical Studies; Drama; English; Film Studies; History; International Relations; Law; Liberal Arts; Modern Languages; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Sociology; and Theology and Religion.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. † All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
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“What I really like here is that on my programme we don’t just learn, but we understand. My classmates are from China, USA and Singapore and so I’ve also learned a lot about other cultures." Kseniia, Ukraine
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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRESSION GRADES The following pages provide detailed information about which modules you need to study and what grades you need to be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate degree programme at the University of Exeter in September 2017.
DEGREE PROGRAMME
AWARD CAMPUS
COMPULSORY MODULES OVERALL LENGTH FOUNDATION ENGLISH ACADEMIC STREAM GRADE (%) FOR PROGRESSION OF GRADE (%) AND GRADES (%) STUDY
International Foundation in Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences Biosciences Animal Behaviour Animal Behaviour Biochemistry Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Biological Sciences Conservation Biology and Ecology Evolutionary Biology Evolutionary Biology Marine Biology Marine Biology Zoology Zoology
BSc MSci BSc BSc BSc BSc
Penryn Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham Penryn
3 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years
SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI
65 65 65 65 65 65
None None None None None None
65 70 65 65 65 65
BSc MSci BSc MSc BSc MSci
Penryn Penryn Penryn Penryn Penryn Penryn
3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years
SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI
65 65 65 65 65 65
None None None None None None
65 70 65 70 65 70
BSc MGeol BSc
Penryn Penryn Penryn
3 years 4 years 3 years
EM/SCI EM/SCI EM/SCI
65 65 65
None None None
65 65 65
MGeol
Penryn
4 years
EM/SCI
65
None
65
BSc MGeol
Penryn Penryn
3 years 3 years
EM/SCI EM/SCI
65 65
None None
65 65
BSc BSc
Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years
SCI SCI/HLS
70 70
70 in Psychology and interview 70 Psychology 70
BSc
Streatham 3 or 4 and St Lukes years†
SCI
70
Mathematics 1
65
Environmental Science Environmental Science Human Biosciences
BSc MSci BSc
3 years 4 years 3 years
SCI SCI SCI
65 65 65
None None None
65 70 65
Human Sciences Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science
BA BSc MSci BSc
Penryn Penryn Streatham and St Lukes Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham and St Lukes
3 years 3 years 4years 3 years
SCI SCI SCI SCI
65 65 65 70
None Mathematics 2 Mathematics 2 Psychology
65 70 70 65
Geology Applied Geology Applied Geology Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Geology Geology
Psychology Applied Psychology (Clinical) Psychology**
Medical School Medical Sciences†
Interdisciplinary programmes
International Foundation in Economics, Finance and Management; Mathematics with Economics, Finance and Management Business School Accounting and Finance Business Business and Accounting Business and Management Business Economics Economics and Politics Economics Economics and Finance Economics with Econometrics Management with Marketing
BA BSc BA BA BSc BA BSc BSc BSc BA
Streatham Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years
EFM EFM EFM EFM EFM EFM EFM EFM EFM EFM
** For progression to the University of Exeter students are advised to follow the Science pathway. † 4-year course including a Professional Training Year.
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
None None None None None None None None None None
70 65 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
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AWARD CAMPUS
COMPULSORY MODULES OVERALL LENGTH FOUNDATION ENGLISH ACADEMIC STREAM GRADE (%) FOR PROGRESSION OF GRADE (%) AND GRADES (%) STUDY
International Foundation in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science and Mathematics Computer Science and Mathematics
BSc MSci BSc
Streatham Streatham Streatham
3 years 4 years 3 years
EM EM EM
65 65 65
None None 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2
65 65 65
MSci
Streatham
4 years
EM
65
BEng MEng MEng BEng MEng BEng MEng BEng MEng BEng MEng BEng MEng BEng MEng BEng BSc
Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Penryn Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Penryn Penryn
3 years 4 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 3 years
EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM EM
65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2 60 in Maths 2
65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
BSc MGeol BSc
Penryn Penryn Penryn
3 years 4 years 3 years
EM/SCI EM/SCI EM/SCI
65 65 65
None None None
65 65 65
MGeol
Penryn
4 years
EM/SCI
65
None
65
BSc MGeol
Penryn Penryn
3 years 3 years
EM/SCI EM/SCI
65 65
None None
65 65
Mathematics
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM
65
65
MMath
Streatham
4 years
EM
65
Mathematics, Business and Finance MSci
Streatham
4 years
EM/MATHS+
70
Mathematics with Accounting
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM/MATHS+
70
Mathematics with Economics
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM/MATHS+
70
Mathematics with Finance
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM/MATHS+
70
Mathematics with Management
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM/MATHS+
70
Mathematics (Climate Science)
MSci
Streatham
4 years
EM/MATHS+
65
Mathematics (Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics) Mathematics (Mathematical Biology) Mathematical Sciences (Ecology and Evolution) Mathematical Sciences (Energy Systems and Control) Mathematical Sciences (Environmental Science)
MSci
Streatham
4 years
EM/MATHS+
65
MSci
Streatham
4 years
EM/MATHS+
65
MSci
Penryn
4 years
EM/MATHS+
65
MSci
Penryn
4 years
EM/MATHS+
65
MSci
Penryn
4 years
EM/MATHS+
65
60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2
Mathematics
65
Engineering Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering and Management Engineering and Management Materials Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Renewable Energy
Geology Applied Geology Applied Geology Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Geology Geology
Mathematics
65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
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AWARD CAMPUS
COMPULSORY MODULES OVERALL LENGTH FOUNDATION ENGLISH ACADEMIC STREAM GRADE (%) FOR PROGRESSION OF GRADE (%) AND GRADES (%) STUDY
International Foundation in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences (continued) Physics Physics
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM
65
60% average across Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physical Sciences and interview 60 average across Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physical Sciences and Interview 60 average across Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physical Sciences and Interview
65
Physics with Astrophysics
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM
65
Physics with Astrophysics
MPhys
Streatham
4 years
EM
65
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Mathematics and Physics
BEng
Streatham
3 years
EM
65
60 in Maths 2
65
MEng
Streatham
4 years
EM
65
60 in Maths 2
65
BSc
Streatham
3 years
EM
65
65
3 years 4 years
EM EM
65 65
60 average across Maths 1 and Maths 2 and interview None None
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences
BSc MSci
Streatham Streatham
65
65
Interdisciplinary programmes
70 70
Most programmes are available with industrial placement and study abroad.
International Foundation in Humanities, Law and Social Science Arab and Islamic Studies Arabic and Islamic Studies
MArabic
Streatham
4 years
HLS
65
None
70
BA BA BSc
Streatham Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years 3 years
HLS HLS HLS
65 65 65
None None None
65 65 65
BA
Streatham
3 years
HLS
65
None
65
BA BA
Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years
HLS HLS
65 65
None None
65 65
BA
Streatham
3 years
HLS
70
70 in Film and Literary Studies and interview
70
BA BA
Streatham Penryn
3 years 3 years
HLS HLS
70 70
70 in Film and Literary Studies 70 in Film and Literary Studies
70 70
BA
Streatham
3 years
HLS
70
70 in Film and Literary Studies
70
BA BA
Streatham Penryn
3 years 3 years
HLS HLS
70 70
None None
70 70
LLB
Streatham
3 years
HLS
70
65 average across Law 1 and Law 2
70
BA BA Mpol
Streatham Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years 4 years
HLS HLS HLS
65 65 65
None None None
70 70 70
BSc
Streatham
3 years
SCI/HLS
70
Psychology
70
BA BSc
Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years
HLS HLS
65 65
None None
70 70
BA
Streatham
3 years
HLS
65
None
65
Ancient History and Archaeology Art History and Classical Studies
BA BA
Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years
HLS HLS
65 65
None None
65 65
Art History and English
BA
Streatham
3 years
HLS
70
70 in Film and Literary Studies
70
Archaeology Archaeology Archaeology and Anthropology Archaeology with Forensic Science
Art History and Visual Culture Art History and Visual Culture
Classics and Ancient History Ancient History Classical Studies
Drama Drama
English English English
Film Studies Film Studies
History History History
Law Law
Politics International Relations Politics Politics and International Relations
Psychology Psychology**
Sociology and Philosophy Philosophy Sociology
Theology Theology and Religion
Interdisciplinary programmes
** For progression to the University of Exeter students are advised to follow the Science pathway.
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AWARD CAMPUS
COMPULSORY MODULES OVERALL LENGTH FOUNDATION ENGLISH ACADEMIC STREAM GRADE (%) FOR PROGRESSION OF GRADE (%) AND GRADES (%) STUDY
International Foundation in Humanities, Law and Social Science (continued) Art History and History Classical Studies and English Classical Studies and Philosophy Classical Studies and Theology Drama and Visual Culture
BA BA BA BA BA
Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years
HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS
70 70 65 65 70
English and Drama
BA
Streatham
3 years
HLS
70
English and Film Studies English and History English and Visual Culture History and Ancient History History and International Relations History and Politics History and Politics History and Visual Culture Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Modern Language* Philosophy and Theology Philosophy and Politics Philosophy and Sociology Philosophy and Theology Politics and International Relations Politics and Sociology Politics, Philosophy and Economics Sociology and Anthropology Sociology and Criminology
BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA
Streatham Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham Penryn Streatham Streatham Streatham Streatham
3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 4 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years
HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS HLS/ECON HLS HLS
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Applications for the Flexible Combined Honours programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis. * Students may be considered from other pathways too.
None 70 in Film and Literary Studies None None 70 in Film and Literary Studies and interview 70 in Film and Literary Studies and interview 70 in Film and Literary Studies 70 in Film and Literary Studies 70 in Film and Literary Studies None None None None None None None Interview prior to enrollment None None None None None None Foundation Mathematics None None
70 70 65 65 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 75 65 65 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
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MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for the International Foundation pathways are set out below.
English Language for Academic Study All students will study English language skills for academic study. The module provides the core skills in English needed for university-level study and runs the length of the course.
British History and Institutions This module provides an overview of the key developments in British history and politics, 1900–1950. Topics will include: liberal reforms of the early 20th century; the Suffragette Movement; economic depression and the General Strike; the rise of the Labour Party; the beginning of the Welfare State; Britain and the European Union; Thatcherism; women in Britain since 1945; and the media.
Foundation Mathematics This module aims to provide a foundation in mathematics for students who intend to follow a degree programme in accounting, business, economics, engineering, mathematics, psychology or science. Topics will include: geometry, logarithm and exponential functions; differentiation and integration; statistics; and using Microsoft Excel.
Introduction to Accounting and Finance The aim of this module is to provide you with a basic understanding of accounting and finance. Topics will include: accounting concepts; procedures used in the preparation of financial statements; analysis of published information; and using accounting information to assist with business planning and decision making. The study of finance focuses on the central issues of how finance is raised and invested in pursuit of core business objectives. By the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the nature and context of accounting and will have the capacity to undertake appropriate numerical procedures and techniques in preparing and analysing financial statements and internal management reports.
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Introduction to Biological Science This module will provide an overview of key concepts and subjects in biology in preparation for proceeding with a degree programme in the Biological Sciences or Psychology. The module will develop your understanding of biological structures and processes from the cellular to organism to system level. Topics will include: cellular structure; DNA replication and cell division; genetics; cellular energy generation and evolution; diversity; and ecology. There will be laboratory-based sessions designed to support the taught material.
Introduction to Chemical Sciences This module will develop your understanding of chemical principles and processes that are relevant to everyday laboratory work. The material will start from the fundamental principles before proceeding to more complex areas. Topics will include: basic organic and inorganic chemistry; classification of organic compounds and their reactions; energy; enthalpy, and dynamic equilibrium; reaction kinetics; and spectroscopy and its interpretation. There will be additional laboratory-based sessions designed to support the taught material.
Introduction to Computer Science This module provides an introduction to Computer Science, which will provide the basis for undergraduate degree studies that involve computing, either in full or in part. The course has been designed to be relevant to modern computing with an emphasis on how computers are used in today’s world. Topics studied will include: the history of computing; operating systems; programs and applications; databases; communications; networks; the internet; clients and servers; HTML and safety; and security and encryption. Ethical issues of the web will also be considered. Practical sessions will include: file system navigation; use of the command prompt; applications (with an emphasis on human computer interaction); a database project; and writing web pages.
Introduction to Economics This module introduces, and applies to real world situations, major theoretical models and key terminology of macro and micro-economic theory. Topics will include: the economic environment; the market mechanism and market failure; market structure and competition; growth; inflation; unemployment; international trade; and macroeconomic policy.
Introduction to Film and Literary Studies This module provides an introduction to the study of literature and film from a range of perspectives. This includes textual analysis of the form and style of selected poetic, literary and filmic texts, the development of an awareness of the contexts of production and reception, and an understanding of critical concepts such as narrative, genre and adaptation in literature and film. By the end of this module, you will be able to discuss and analyse relevant theoretical issues through seminars and essay writing.
Introduction to Law and the English Legal System 1 This module will cover the basic structure of English law and its legal system, and the foundations of the substantive law of contract and criminal law. Topics will include: the English court system; the doctrine of precedent; the basic foundations of criminal law; and the basic foundations of contract law.
Introduction to Law and the English Legal System 2 This module follows on from the topics covered in Introduction to Law and the English Legal System 1. It will cover how the English legal system has been affected by developments in human rights law, as well as the basic elements of two further core subjects – tort law and land law. Topics will include: the impact of the incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights into English law; the basic foundations of tort law; and the basic foundations of land law.
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Human Biology
Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics 2
This module complements the Introduction to Biological Science module, extending your knowledge of the basic physiology and functioning of human body systems. There is no practical work but you will develop your ability to interpret data. The module will prepare you for degrees in medicine, medical sciences and related disciplines.
This module will provide a foundation in psychological science if you wish to follow a degree programme in psychology or other disciplines at a UK university. The module will cover a range of fundamental issues and concepts drawn from general psychology with a particular emphasis on their relevance to issues that arise in everyday life.
Introduction to Management
An indicative list of topics includes the following: the nature of psychology as the study of behaviour and mental processes, both normal and abnormal; theories and research methods focusing on the main perspectives – cognitive, behaviourist, Freudian and biological; the role of culture; perception, memory and intelligence; and ethical issues.
This module aims to introduce some of the topics in areas of mathematics that you will meet when studying in higher scientific disciplines, as well as to provide necessary background knowledge for studying mathematics at a higher level. It follows on from topics covered in Mathematics 1. Topics will include: more trigonometry; further differentiation and integration; complex numbers; and mechanics.
This module will provide an introduction to the characteristics of different organisations, an appreciation of how businesses are managed and an understanding of business terminology. By the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate familiarity with business aims, objectives, strategy and planning as well as an appreciation of the characteristics of organisations and different approaches to organisational structure. You will be introduced to the principles of modern management through a consideration of management theories as well as an investigation of culture, leadership and motivation. The range of themes extends to: production; quality; communication; social responsibility; business growth and organisational change.
Introduction to Physical Science This module will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of physical science, providing a foundation for further study of materials, structures, mechanics and electronics at a level necessary to commence an Engineering degree. You will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of physics and the interrelationship between atomic structure and the properties of matter and how to apply these concepts to the analysis of mechanical, electrical and thermal problems. There will be laboratorybased sessions designed to support the taught material.
Introduction to World Politics and International Relations/20th Century History and International Relations This module aims to introduce students to the study of world politics and international relations by looking at global events since the end of the Second World War. Topics will include: the formation of the United Nations; the increasing importance of International Law; and the changing relationship between states and other international bodies. You will also discuss and analyse the relationship between national politics and a nation’s foreign policy, and the effects of international bodies and ideology.
Mathematics 1 This module builds on the Foundation Mathematics module to provide stronger background in areas of mathematics required for higher study of a science-based discipline. Topics will include: algebra; vectors and matrices; further geometry, differentiation and integration; and more statistics.
Study Skills This essential part of the curriculum will help you work in groups, present ideas, manage your time, conduct research, take lecture notes, organise the content of essays and dissertations, and understand how to evaluate your own work.
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International Year One The International Year One programme is equivalent to studying Year 1 of a UK undergraduate degree, and you will be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education on satisfactory completion. It allows you to enter directly into Year 2 of a relevant undergraduate programme at the University of Exeter. WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE PROGRAMME?
To qualify, students should have completed one of the following:
The International Year One is a full-time academic programme that offers you the opportunity to:
• A-levels or equivalent
WHAT IF I DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS? If you meet the programme’s academic requirements, but do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you can undertake English language preparation before entering the International Year One programme. Examples of these study routes are set out in the diagram below.
• the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree.
• enhance your subject knowledge and English language proficiency to enable advanced entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree
The additional January start date (Management and Business Economics) will also appeal to students who are unable to apply for the traditional September start date for university study.
• develop necessary study and research skills to prepare for undergraduate study
ACADEMIC GUIDANCE
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE PROGRAMME?
• adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education.
You will receive support from your tutor on personal and academic issues, including advice on your studies and career plans. We also have an International Liaison Office who will help with your application to the University of Exeter and arrange visits to your academic school or college so that you can learn more about your chosen degree programme.
• A quality-assured university programme.
Around 80% of the programme is devoted to the academic modules. The remainder consists of tuition in academic English and study skills.
• Full university status. • A campus-based programme with access to world-class university facilities. • University-style teaching with high contact hours and small class sizes.
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?
• Experienced and well-qualified teachers.
The International Year One programme is suitable for international students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry to the University of Exeter Business School or the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences or the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.
• A conditional offer of a place on the second year of a relevant undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter. • Professional support and help with university applications. • A highly supportive study environment to enable swift progression.
RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN AND PROGRESSION ROUTE 2016
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Undergraduate degree Year 2
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Undergraduate degree Year 2
IELTS 6.0* International Year One (3 term)
EUS: English for University Study * English language requirements in subskills differ depending on pathway. See the relevant key course facts for specific requirements.
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" I started off without previous knowledge of my modules, but with the help of my teachers I have developed a solid foundation for my degree in the Business School. The teachers always make lessons interactive and interesting and relate what we are studying to the real world. I believe this helps me understand the modules better.� Abena, Ghana
2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2013 Completed International Year One
2015 Graduated with BA (Hons) Business and Management from the University of Exeter
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International Year One Accounting and Finance
Key course facts Start dates September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
During the International Year One programme you will learn from qualified faculty staff who have worked in the profession, industry or commerce, and prepare for a degree that offers exemptions from the exams of professional bodies such as the ACCA and CIMA.
Class hours 22 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above*
Academic entry requirement
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (120 CREDITS) The following modules are taught on the programme English Language Skills for Undergraduate Studies (30 credits) Introduction to Financial Accounting (15 credits) Introduction to Management Accounting (15 credits) Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) Management Concepts and Practice (15 credits) Principles of Economics (microeconomics) (15 credits) Principles of Economics (macroeconomics) (15 credits)
See pages 52–53 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
LEADING TO THE SECOND YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: Accounting and Finance; and Business and Accounting.
Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
English language entry requirements 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
Validating body University of Exeter
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. * All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
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Key course facts Start dates September only
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Progress to a wide range of professionally accredited specialist degrees covering the major engineering disciplines upon successful completion of this International Year One programme.
Class hours 22 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above**
Academic entry requirement
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE IN ENGINEERING (120 CREDITS) The following modules are taught on the programme English Language and Study Skills for Engineering (30 credits) Core Engineering (Project) (15 credits) Core Engineering (Mechanics, Materials and Electronics) (15 credits) Electronics for Engineers (15 credits)* Engineering Mechanics (15 credits) Engineering Mathematics (30 credits) Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits)
See pages 52–53 for descriptions of core and specialist modules. * In Semester 2 students taking Electronics for Engineers must choose either Engineering Mechanics or Materials and Manufacturing.
Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent
English language entry requirements 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
LEADING TO THE SECOND YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS:
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Civil Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Engineering and Management; Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Further guidance
University of Exeter
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. ** All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
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International Year One Management and Business Economics Prepare for progression from an International Year One to degrees at the University’s Business School where 80% of graduates leave with First Class Honours or an Upper Second Class degree.
Key course facts Start dates September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours 22 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above*
Academic entry requirement
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE IN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS (120 CREDITS) The following modules are taught on the programme Accounting for Management and Economics (15 credits) English Language Skills for Undergraduate Studies (30 credits) Fundamentals of Marketing (15 credits) Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) Management Concepts and Practice (15 credits) Principles of Economics (microeconomics) (15 credits) Principles of Economics (macroeconomics) (15 credits)
See pages 52–53 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent
English language entry requirements IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
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LEADING TO THE SECOND YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS:
University of Exeter
Business and Management; Business Economics; and Management with Marketing.
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
Further guidance
* All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
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International Year One Psychology The University is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Psychology (QS World University Rankings 2014-2015) and our programmes are accredited by the British Pyschological Society.
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Key course facts Start dates September only
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours Up to 22 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above*
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE IN PSYCHOLOGY (120 CREDITS) The following modules are taught on the programme Cognition, Emotion and Development (15 credits) Introduction to Biological Psychology (15 credits) Introduction to Clinical Psychology (15 credits) Introduction to Social Psychology (15 credits) Introduction to Statistics (15 credits) Introduction to Research Methods (15 credits) Psychological Concepts, Language and Study Skills (30 credits)
See pages 52–53 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
LEADING TO THE SECOND YEAR OF AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN: Psychology.
Academic entry requirement Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
English language entry requirements IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and listening and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
Validating body University of Exeter
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor. * All students must be 17 by the end of their first term of study.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
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ASSURED PROGRESSION TO UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Students who successfully complete the International Year One programme are guaranteed entry to the second year of a degree at the University of Exeter in September 2017 (subject to meeting the specified course requirements detailed in the table below).
ENGLISH COMPULSORY MODULES DEGREE PROGRAMME AWARD CAMPUS LENGTH OF GRADE (%) AND GRADES (%) STUDY POST COMPLETION OF INTO PROGRAMME
OVERALL ACADEMIC GRADE (%)
International Year One in Accounting and Finance Accounting and Finance
BA
Streatham
2 years
70
55 average in the two Accounting modules
55
Business and Accounting
BA
Streatham
2 years
70
55 average in the two Accounting modules
55
International Year One in Engineering Civil Engineering
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
None
50
Civil Engineering
BEng
Streatham
2 years
65
None
50
Civil and Environmental Engineering
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
None
50
Electronic Engineering*
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
Electronics for Engineers
50
Electronic Engineering*
BEng
Streatham
2 years
65
Electronics for Engineers
50
Engineering
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
None
50
Engineering
BEng
Streatham
2 years
65
None
50
Engineering and Management
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
None
50
Engineering and Management
BEng
Streatham
2 years
65
None
50
Materials Engineering
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
None
50
Materials Engineering
BEng
Streatham
2 years
65
None
50
Mechanical Engineering
MEng
Streatham
3 years
65
None
50
Mechanical Engineering
BEng
Streatham
2 years
65
None
50
International Year One in Management and Business Economics Business and Management
BA
Streatham
2 years
70
55 in Management module
55
Business Economics
BA
Streatham
2 years
70
55 average in the two Economics modules
55
Management with Marketing
BA
Streatham
2 years
70
55 in Management Concepts and 55 in Fundamentals of Marketing
55
Streatham
2 years
70
40 in Introduction to Statistics 40 in Introduction to Research Methods 68 in Psychological Concepts, Language and Study Skills
50
International Year One in Psychology Psychology
BSc
* Students choosing the Electronic Engineering pathway must study Electronics for Engineers.
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“If I’d gone straight to university I would have struggled. INTO has given me the confidence to communicate with people in English. I really enjoy working in the lab as it’s a new experience.” Yan See York, Hong Kong
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MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Engineering Mathematics
Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for the International Year One programme pathways are set out below.
This module will extend your mathematical skills to the level necessary to complete a BEng or MEng degree programme. It will cover topics which are fundamental to engineers in their professional career. It will cover the application of mathematics to engineering problems.
Accounting for Management and Economics This module is an introduction to the complementary concepts of financial accounting and management accounting for non-accountants. It will cover the principles of interpreting published financial information and methods for using accounting as an important tool for decision making.
Cognition, Emotion and Development The main concepts of cognitive and developmental psychology are presented in this module. You will learn how to investigate mental representations in adults and cognitive processes in the developing child that enable humans to select and interpret information made available by the senses, to categorise objects, to understand language, to remember, and to what extent humans are consciously aware of these processes and representations.
Core Engineering (Mechanics, Materials and Electronics) This module will introduce key concepts of structures, mechanics and electronics in order to provide a basis for further study in these areas.
Core Engineering (Project) This module will provide the basis for developing the transferable and personal skills appropriate to university study and to later professional life through topics such as engineering drawing, design, and health and safety through completing a mini-project.
Electronics for Engineers This module takes you into the world of electronic engineering. Topics include both analogue and digital signals including an introduction to semi-conductor devices. Study of Boolean algebra and the fundamentals of logic gates leads to the design of combinational and sequential logic circuits and their applications. You are introduced to a vast field that covers everything from radio to spaceflight.
Engineering Mechanics This module will introduce you to fundamental concepts of solid mechanics and fluid mechanics.
English Language Skills for Undergraduate Studies/English Language and Study Skills for Engineering This module will improve your language proficiency within the context of your studies, in order to: • develop the ability to read complex academic texts and extract relevant information • produce written assignments in an appropriate format following academic conventions • develop fluency and confidence in seminar discussions and the delivery of presentations • enhance the ability to extract relevant information from lectures • produce a written assessment based on extensive reading and some library-based research.
Introduction to Biological Psychology In this module you are introduced to the basic concepts of the physiological and neurobiological mechanisms underlying the generation and control of behaviour in humans and animals. Topics covered include the structure and functions of brains; neuronal communication and how genes, hormones and neurotransmitters in various physiological processes affect behaviour, cognition, emotions, motivation and development.
Introduction to Clinical Psychology In this module, you will learn about major mental health and neuro-developmental disorders, gaining valuable insights into how such problems arise, the treatments that may be offered, and how they are of benefit.
Introduction to Financial Accounting You will be introduced to the main financial reports, from source documents through to simple published financial statements. The module will also cover the scope of financial reporting in the UK and the basics of the interpretation of published accounting information.
Introduction to Management Accounting You will be introduced to basic cost accounting processes and both long and short-term decision-making techniques. Using calculations you will learn to evaluate the outcomes of various scenarios and make reasoned recommendations.
Introduction to Marketing The module provides an introduction to the marketing mix, marketing management and the role of marketing in a sustainable global society. It will help you understand how organisations use data for marketing purposes and what this means for advertising, the supply chain and budgets.
Introduction to Research Methods You will learn the basic skills necessary to understand and conduct research in psychology. You will also get first-hand experience of participating in psychological research, learn how to design experiments, to write reports and to work with literature sources.
Introduction to Social Psychology Social psychology seeks to understand how people think, feel and act in relation to others and the world around them. The topics of interest to social psychologists cover almost everything humans do, from personal choices to conflict and violence in society. Because social psychology is applicable to so many domains, it is also directly relevant to everyday life – by learning about social psychology, students also learn something about themselves.
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Introduction to Statistics
Materials and Manufacturing
In this module you will have training on a variety of different statistical techniques commonly used in research conducted by psychologists through lectures, practicals and tutorials.
This module will enable you to develop an awareness of principal engineering materials, their fabrication, and their technical and economic considerations. Laboratory sessions will allow you to develop practical skills.
Management Concepts and Practice This module is designed to: introduce management and organisational concepts and related theories; examine the formulation and implementation of business strategy; and explain the main management issues in marketing, human resources and operations.
Principles of Economics This module provides an essential body of economic theory, which will provide both the basis for further study and equip you with a real understanding of the role of economics in business, public and private decision making.
Psychological Concepts, Language and Study Skills This module will improve your language proficiency within the context of psychology, in order to: • develop the ability to read complex academic texts and extract relevant information • produce written assignments in an appropriate format following academic conventions • develop fluency and confidence in seminar discussions and the delivery of presentations. In this module you will also have additional support and tuition in the areas covered by your psychology modules.
“ What I enjoyed most about INTO was that everyone was together; we were living in the same place, studying in the same place and everyone was very friendly.” Grigory, Russia
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Graduate Diploma The Graduate Diploma programmes prepare international students for postgraduate degrees in finance, management, marketing, public administration or law at the University of Exeter. You will develop your study skills, English language and subject knowledge in preparation for your chosen master’s degree. WHAT IS THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA?
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE PROGRAMME?
The Graduate Diploma is a full-time academic programme that offers you the opportunity to:
• A quality-assured university programme.
WHAT IF I DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS? If you meet the programme’s academic requirements, but do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you can undertake English language preparation before entering the Graduate Diploma programme. Examples of these study routes are set out in the diagram below.
• Full university status. • A campus-based programme with access to world-class university facilities.
• improve your language skills in preparation for postgraduate study • increase your knowledge of academic theory and improve your understanding of key academic subjects • develop the necessary study and research skills for postgraduate study • gain an understanding of the UK education system before entering as a postgraduate.
• University-style teaching with high contact hours and small class sizes. • Experienced and well-qualified teachers.
ACADEMIC GUIDANCE
• A conditional offer of a place on a relevant master’s degree at the University of Exeter.
You will receive guidance on personal and academic issues, including the next steps in your studies and career. The International Liaison Office will help with your application to the University of Exeter.
• Professional support and guidance with university applications. • Active learning in your subject areas with guidance on appropriate study methods.
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA?
• intensive English tuition.
These programmes are suitable for you if you need: • an introduction to the study of a subject, and preparation to study it at postgraduate level
• Regular assessment to monitor your progress.
• to increase or update your subject knowledge • to upgrade qualifications if your first degree does not allow direct entry to master’s programmes • to improve your English language and study skills within the context of your chosen subject.
RECOMMENDED STUDY PLAN AND PROGRESSION ROUTE 2016
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“Studying at INTO prepared me for my future studies at the University of Exeter as it developed my English, gave me a good background of knowledge in UK law and developed my communication skills. All these factors helped me to be successful today. I also met a lot of new people and as a result, I have friends around the world.� Kate, Russia
2012 Completed Graduate Diploma
2014 Graduated with LLM Commercial Law from the University of Exeter
2015 Now working as Director of LLC Strabis Web in Russia
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Graduate Diploma Finance
Key course facts Start dates September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
The Graduate Diploma will prepare you for a postgraduate study that offers exemptions from the exams of professional bodies such as the ACCA and CIMA, with the option to study for CISI or CFA.
Class hours 20 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Academic requirement First degree or equivalent or Diploma (3–5 years) with high grades and work experience.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE (120 CREDITS) Language module
Subject modules
Specialist module
English Language and Communication Skills (30 credits)
Human Resource Management (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Investments (30 credits)
Financial Management (15 credits) Marketing Management (15 credits) Operations Management (15 credits)
English language entry requirement 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intohigher.com/selt-alternatives
See page 60 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
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LEADING TO POSTGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS:
University of Exeter
Financial Analysis and Fund Management; Finance and Management; Finance and Investment; Financial Mathematics and Marketing and Financial Services.
Further guidance
For course dates and prices, see page 70
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
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Graduate Diploma Management
Key course facts Start dates September and January
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
Prepare for progression from the Graduate Diploma to degree programmes at the University’s Business School. The school is accredited by EQUIS, and in the top 1% of Business Schools globally.
Class hours 20 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Academic requirements
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (120 CREDITS) Language module
Subject modules
Specialist module
English Language and Communication Skills (30 credits)
Human Resource Management (15 credits)
Business-based dissertation (30 credits)
Financial Management (15 credits)
or
Marketing Management (15 credits)
Public Administration-based dissertation (30 credits)
Operations Management (15 credits)
See page 60 for descriptions of core and specialist modules.
LEADING TO POSTGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: International Management; International Management with Entrepreneurship and Innovation; International Management with Marketing; International Tourism Management; IT Management for Business; Marketing; Public Administration (MPA)*; One Planet (MBA)*; and Supply Chain Management. * Applicants wanting to progress to the MBA/MPA are expected to have at least three years’ relevant post graduation work experience and must include a CV with their application so that their work experience can be assessed prior to receiving an offer for the Graduate Diploma.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
First degree or equivalent or Diploma (3–5 years) with high grades and work experience. For One Planet MBA or MPA: 3 years of work experience, post graduation at managerial level in the private or public sector or related organisations.
English language entry requirements 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intohigher.com/selt-alternatives
Validating body University of Exeter
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
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Graduate Diploma Law and Legal English
Key course facts Start dates September
Programme length 3 terms or approximately 9 months
This Graduate Diploma is designed to enhance your knowledge of law to gain entry to LLM programmes where the curriculum combines legal theory with opportunities to develop skills demanded by the legal profession including tackling casework within a virtual law firm.
Class hours 20 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Academic requirements First degree or equivalent or Diploma (3–5 years) with high grades and work experience.
English language entry requirement
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW AND LEGAL ENGLISH (120 CREDITS) Language module
Subject modules
Specialist module
English Language and Communication Skills (30 credits)
Introduction to English Law (30 credits)
Law-based dissertation (30 credits)
Law of Contract (30 credits)*
See page 60 for descriptions of core and specialist modules. * This module is taken in the School of Law. Please note this programme does not offer progression to Diploma in Legal Practice and is not a qualifying Law programme for professional purposes.
LEADING TO POSTGRADUATE DEGREES SUCH AS: Law with specialisms available in International Commercial Law; European Law; Human Rights Law; Intellectual Property Law; Maritime Law; and General Law.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 62 for course details. Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intohigher.com/selt-alternatives
Validating body University of Exeter
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRESSION ROUTES The following tables provide detailed information about which modules you need to study and what grades you need to be guaranteed a place on your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University of Exeter in September 2017.
DEGREE PROGRAMME
ENGLISH GRADE (%)
OVERALL ACADEMIC GRADE (%)
70 65 65 65 65
70 with a minimum of 70 average in two finance modules 65 with a minimum of 65 average in two finance modules 65 with a minimum of 65 average in two finance modules 65 65 with a minimum of 65 average in two finance modules
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
65 70 with 60 minimum in Business-based dissertation 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Graduate Diploma in Finance MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management MSc Finance and Management* MSc Finance and Investment* MSc Financial Mathematics* MSc Marketing and Financial Services
Graduate Diploma in Management Master's in Public Administration (MPA)**† One Planet MBA** MSc International Management* MSc International Management with Entrepreneurship and Innovation* MSc International Management with Marketing* MSc International Tourism Management MSc IT Management for Business MSc Marketing MSc Supply Chain Management * Please note: these programmes can be taken as a nine or 12 month option. ** Applicants wanting to progress to the MBA/MPA are expected to have at least three years’ relevant post graduation work experience and must include a CV with their application so that their work experience can be assessed prior to receiving an offer for the Graduate Diploma. † For progression to Master’s in Public Administration, students can complete the Graduate Diploma in Management and a specialist dissertation in Public Administration.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW AND LEGAL ENGLISH If you successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal English (subject to meeting the specified course requirements detailed below) you will be awarded a Graduate Diploma and are guaranteed a place on a master’s course in Law at the University of Exeter in September 2017.
DEGREE PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH GRADE OVERALL ACADEMIC (%) GRADE (%)
Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal English LLM Master of Laws
Provides the flexibility to choose a combination of modules from a wide range, which will allow you to specialise and obtain your Master of Laws in one of the following areas: International Commercial Law; European Law; Human Rights Law; Intellectual Property Law; Maritime Law; General Law.
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MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for the Graduate Diploma pathways are set out below.
Business-based dissertation You will acquire the skills for dissertation writing. The dissertation itself brings together all the skills and knowledge you have gained in the taught programme. Writing the dissertation gives you the opportunity to apply these skills to a specific business-based problem. You will be encouraged to develop independent study skills and be given an opportunity to develop your communication and presentation skills.
English Language and Communication Skills This module will offer you the chance to develop your English language proficiency. You will increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation along with skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. This module will also provide you with essential skills for undertaking academic study in your chosen subject at a UK university. • Grammar and vocabulary You will work in a systematic way on key areas of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. • Reading You will develop your reading fluency and comprehension skills through extensive reading of a variety of text types. You will learn strategies for reading critically and improve your study skills for reading for assignments. • Writing You will engage in the different stages of the writing process (e.g. generating ideas; planning and organisation; revision skills). You will study the language of academic texts (grammar and sentence structure, academic style and vocabulary) and different genres of writing (e.g. description, argument) and use source references in academic writing in preparation for assignment writing. • Speaking and listening In this part of the course you will practise listening and note-taking; presentation skills and seminar discussion skills.
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Financial Management
Law School module
You will study the techniques used in managing the finance of a business, and how to monitor and control business performance.
In this module you will examine the English law of contract, its theory and practical applications, and its social, moral and commercial setting, drawing on materials from other jurisdictions. The module aims to give you an understanding of the different aspects of law of contract, including applying legal rules to specific situations and developing your understanding of issues within the law of contract.
Fundamentals of Investments This module will equip you with a fundamental knowledge of investment theory and provide a rigorous understanding of the concepts and techniques used by finance specialists. It will enable you to apply these concepts to the practical application of investment analysis.
Human Resource Management You will develop your knowledge and skill in managing people. This module will enable you to understand how to negotiate with as well as how to support and reward teams and individuals, for whom you are responsible.
Introduction to English Law This module introduces you to the main themes of master’s degree-level study of law in UK universities, to enable you to follow an LLM programme at the University of Exeter. This module also aims to provide a foundation in English Law and the English Legal System, which is the basis of all degrees in England and Wales.
Law-based dissertation Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, you will carry out an individual programme of research on a topic of your choice. You will apply appropriate research methodologies and draw on appropriate materials.
Marketing Management You will learn how to analyse marketing processes, investigate the purpose of marketing within a business context, and apply marketing to practical situations.
Operations Management You will develop knowledge of the role and contribution of operations management and production functions in business.
Public Administration-based dissertation This is for students who wish to progress to the Master’s in Public Administration. It is similar in content and appearance to the business-based dissertation.
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“ These programmes provide students with the English and academic subject knowledge for an MA in Management, Finance, Public Administration or Law. The English module is tailored to the needs of students. The course also allows students to develop their time management and independent learning skills. Former students have commented that this course has been an invaluable preparation for their degree.� Andrew Boyne Teacher/Co-ordinator of English
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English for University Study
Key course facts Start dates October, January and July
Course length Minimum one term
English for University Study focuses on academic English and the study skills you need to succeed on your INTO academic programme or university degree.
Class hours 20 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class
Age requirement
WHAT IS ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY? You will develop your English language and academic study skills, as well as research skills at higher levels, and with multiple start dates and different durations of study, the course has the flexibility to cater for students with different language levels. The course suits a range of needs and will teach you to: • adapt to university-style teaching • learn the necessary research skills for university study • improve your overall English language ability and academic presentation techniques.
WHAT WILL I STUDY? You will initially focus on developing core English language skills, developing your knowledge and confidence in reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. After developing your core skills, you will focus on skills relevant to your study, including teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking and time management. The course comprises 20 hours of taught lessons per week plus one hour of directed private study, which will be supervised by your tutor. In order to make good progress, you are expected to do approximately 20 additional hours of private study outside class, which may include homework, assignments or coursework that will be submitted for assessment, as well as online learning.
ASSESSMENT
17 years and above
At the end of each term, your skills and language will be assessed to give a clear indication of your progress. Methods of assessment may include:
Students aged 16 will be accepted if holding an offer for progression to the International Foundation (subject to meeting the Foundation age requirement).
• written assignments • presentations • research projects • reading, writing and listening examinations.
COURSE OUTCOMES Assuming you have met the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme, achieving the required level on the English for University Study course offers assured progression to the following courses: • direct entry to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter • assured progression to the International Foundation, International Year One or Graduate Diploma programme.* * Subject to meeting Tier 4 student visa requirements.
English language entry requirement From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) or equivalent If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: SELT.Help@into.uk.com
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
MAXIMISE YOUR PROGRESSION GOLD provides online tutoring for students who may require further support in their subskill areas. Students on GOLD will have a dedicated online tutor to help ensure academic success. Students will benefit from the tuition fee for the first GOLD module being waived. Subsequent modules will incur a charge. See page 71 for further details. For more information: www.into-study.com
For course dates and prices, see page 70
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Pre-sessional English
Key course facts Start dates June and July
The Pre-sessional English course provides intensive preparation in academic English for students who are academically qualified and hold an offer to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter in September 2016.
Course length 10 or 6 weeks
Class hours 20 hours per week
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class
WHAT IS PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH? Pre-sessional English concentrates on academic English, preparing you for university study in the UK. This course is designed to: • improve your English language proficiency in the core skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, within a university context • focus on subject-related work in your chosen area of study including a written project and language development work during August
Age requirement
The course will: • provide contextual study skills that help you to adjust to the culture of a UK university • enable you to understand the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education • give you the extended opportunity to explore the English required in your chosen subject area
17 years and above
Academic requirement Applicants must hold an offer of a place on a degree course at the University of Exeter.
English language entry requirement 6 week minimum entry requirement: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 10 week minimum entry requirement: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Please note that there is variation in requirements depending on intended degree programme.
• help you to create a supportive network of friends who will go with you into the same college at university
For more information: www.intohigher.com/exe/presessionalflyer.pdf
• help you to study independently using our extensive online materials, supported by weekly meetings with your study tutor.
• provide you with a short period of time to adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to beginning your academic studies.
For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THIS COURSE?
ASSESSMENT
This course is suitable for you if you are academically qualified, hold an offer from the University of Exeter, and need to improve your English language level before starting an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter. Pre-sessional courses run for six or 10 weeks, starting in June and July.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS COURSE? The Pre-sessional course allows you to have intensive English language and study skills preparation in a university environment. With highly experienced teachers, there is no better preparation for the next steps in your academic career.
Further guidance
You will be internally assessed to evaluate whether you have reached the appropriate level of English language for your degree course. Methods of assessment will include: extended essays and summaries; listening tests; presentations; and reading tests. Exams take place periodically during the course and at the end.
COURSE OUTCOMES You must meet the University’s academic requirements and any other outstanding conditions. If you have done this then achieving the required level of English language in the Pre-sessional course will allow you to progress to the University without needing to retake the IELTS or another recognised English language tests.
For course dates and prices, see page 70
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WHO CAN APPLY
HOW TO APPLY
A wide range of scholarships are available for international students applying for various academic preparation programmes at INTO University of Exeter.
Students will be required to complete a separate application form. Each application is considered with great care, with scholarships awarded on their individual academic merit.
WHAT IT INCLUDES Upon successful completion, INTO scholarships help cover costs towards tuition fees for students entering degree programmes at the University of Exeter.
For full details, please visit: www.intohigher.com/exeter/scholarships
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“Exeter is laid back and very relaxing. There is also a lot of greenery everywhere. I adapted to being in England a lot more quickly and easily than I anticipated, partly because I surrounded myself with a lot of new friends.� Ammani, Singapore
2013 Arrived at INTO University of Exeter
2014 Completed International Foundation
2014 Progressed to Law at the University of Exeter
How to apply An easy application process to follow from anywhere in the world.
APPLICATION SUPPORT
HOW DO I APPLY?
Whether you decide to complete your application with the support of an education counsellor in your home country or apply directly online, we will support you every step of the way. Our multilingual customer relations advisers are available to answer your questions. They can speak a range of languages including: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Persian, Spanish and French.
LOCAL EDUCATION COUNSELLOR
APPLY ONLINE
To make the process easier, you can apply through a local education counsellor. They will help you complete your application and send it with supporting documentation to our Admissions Office.
www.intohigher.com/ exeter/apply
CHECKLIST C ompleted application form, signed by
the student or the parent/legal guardian. Copy(ies) of available relevant academic certificate(s) in English.
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED?
Copy(ies) of available English language certificate(s) in English. F ull details of previous study in the UK. CV and personal statement (for Graduate Diploma applicants only). Copy of your passport if available.
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Once we have received the tuition fee and accommodation deposit (detailed in the offer letter) and all the conditions have been met, we will send you the required documents which will be needed in order to apply for a visa.
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Please complete all relevant sections of the application form in full. You should return your application pack to your local education counsellor or directly to the INTO Admissions Office at least one month before your intended start date. Please send to: INTO University of Exeter Admissions, One Gloucester Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AA, UK
Counsellor’s name:
T: +44 1273 876040 | Education counsellors: ukadmissions@into.uk.com | All other enquiries: ukes@into.uk.com
Counsellor’s email:
You can also apply online at www.intohigher.com/exeter/apply
Section 1 Student details (You must complete this section accurately otherwise your visa application may be affected) Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)
Do you have or are you applying for permanent residence in the UK?
Yes
No
Family name
Are you a US citizen or a US permanent resident?
Yes
No
Other names
Do you have dual nationality status?
Yes
No
Gender
M
F
Date of birth
/ / (dd/mm/yy) Current age
What type of visa do you intend to apply for? Student Tier 4 visa
If yes, please provide full details Permanent country of residence
Short-term study visa
No visa
Student’s home address (you must complete this accurately as it may affect your visa application)
Name as written on passport Passport number
City
Nationality / citizenship
Postcode Country Student’s telephone numbers in country of residence (including international code) Tel Mobile telephone Student’s email address
Section 2
Parent/Spouse/Family member and Sponsor details
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)
Postcode Country
Family name
Telephone (including international code)
Other names
Email address
Relationship to student
How do you intend to fund your studies?
Contact address
Self
Family
Employer*
Sponsor*
*Name of employer/sponsor: City
Section 3
INTO course selection
Academic programmes
Graduate Diploma programme
International Foundation programme
Finance
Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences
Management
Law and Legal English
Please specify start date
Economics, Finance and Management Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences Humanities, Law and Social Science Mathematics with Finance, Economics and Management Please specify start date
Jun 2016 (4 term)
Oct 2016 (4 term)*
Sep 2016 (3 term)
Jan 2017 (3 term)
International Year One programme
Jan 2017 (3 term) †
Sep 2016 (3 term)
† This intake is not available for the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal English.
English language courses English for University Study Oct 2016 Start date
Jan 2017
Jul 2017
/ / End date / /
(dd/mm/yy)
Please specify number of terms of English
Accounting and Finance
Engineering
Management and Business Economics
Psychology
Pre-sessional English Jun 2016 (10 weeks)
Jul 2016 (6 weeks)
Please specify start date
Sep 2016 (3 term)
Jan 2017 (3 term)**
* This intake is only available for the Mathematics with Finance, Economics and Management pathway. ** This intake is not available for the Engineering or Psychology pathways.
Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Must be completed for visa purposes) Please provide the name of the degree programme you intend to study at University:
Section 4
INTO University of Exeter 2016–2017 Student’s education history
Please give full details of your current or most recent school, college or university. For visa purposes we must have a full history of your academic background. Please ensure any gaps in your education are fully explained either on the application form or enclosed with your supporting documentation. All official institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results must be submitted in English. See page 66 for details of documentation you must submit as part of your application.
Have you ever studied in the UK?
Yes
No
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/
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From to (dd/mm/yy)
/ / (dd/mm/yy) Date you received (or will receive) your certificate / / (dd/mm/yy) to
Highest educational qualification name
Section 5
Postcode Country
If yes, please provide full details of study durations. Please also include a copy of your previous visa (must be completed for visa purposes).
Institution name
/ /
Institution city/town
Email address
I confirm that I have included full details of all of my academic studies and do not have any plans to study further prior to enrolling on my programme with INTO. I understand that failure to provide full information on my academic studies may result in a visa refusal and/or dismissal from the Centre.
Dates of study
Language of instruction
Have you ever been refused a visa for the UK?
Yes
No
Have you ever been refused a visa application to any country?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If yes, please provide full details
Current English language proficiency
Please tick and enter details of your most recent English language test.
Have you arranged to take any other English language test(s) before starting your INTO course?
Note: students will be assessed upon arrival and study plans WILL be altered if there is any discrepancy. Please provide a copy of your certificate.
Name of exam IELTS for UKVI
Trinity College London
Other (please specify)
Date due to be taken
/ / (dd/mm/yy)
Section 6 Welfare Do you have any conditions, medical or otherwise, that may impact your time in the UK?
Travel and medical insurance Yes
No
Completion and signing of this form gives INTO permission to administer first aid by trained staff first aiders if required.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Have you been convicted of a relevant criminal offence?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If you have answered yes to any of the above, please provide full details with your application on a separate sheet.
The full cost of Uniplan Insurance will be added to the invoice unless proof of alternative adequate cover is included with the application. Please specify what insurance package you would like.
Standard
Premium
Uniplan Insurance cover commences one week before your programme start date and finishes one week after your programme end date. If you require a longer period of cover please complete the start and end dates below: Start date
/ / (dd/mm/yy)
/
/
End date (dd/mm/yy)
I have my own insurance and enclose a copy
Section 7
Accommodation options
INTO accommodation required?
Yes
No
Please indicate the building and room type you would prefer by ticking 3 boxes below to indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of accommodation. Please note that INTO aims to provide the highest preference requested but, if this is not available, INTO reserves the right to provide or suggest alternative accommodation.
Halls of residence – Studio
Homestay – Standard
Yes
No
Yes
No
Dietary requirements Please give details of special dietary requirements e.g. halal, vegetarian, no pork, any food allergies.
Airport pickup
Flight details including arrival date and flight number should be emailed to ukarrival.details@into.uk.com as soon as possible. All under 18 students must either book an INTO airport pickup or provide evidence of alternative arrangements.
Section 9
Do you require homestay during the holiday periods?
Section 8
Halls of residence – Superior en suite
Do you envisage that you will have any specific requirements in student accommodation as a result of a disability/medical condition?
1st preference: 2nd preference: 3rd preference: Halls of residence – Shared studio
1st preference: 2nd preference: 3rd preference:
Do you require an airport pickup? London Gatwick (£255)
London Heathrow (£235)
Bristol International (£125)
Exeter (£30)
Declaration
I declare that the information I have supplied on and with this form is complete and correct
I have read and understood and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions available at: www.intohigher.com/exeter/terms I agree to abide by the Cancellation and Refund Policy
Signed Date
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(dd/mm/yy)
(Parent/guardian) For students under 18
I agree to pay all tuition and accommodation and sundry expense fees as they become due
Or
I understand that the giving of false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellation of my enrolment
Signed Date
I agree that copies of my academic progress and performance reports can be supplied to parents, sponsors or education counsellors without further notification
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(Student)
I agree that my records and achievements may be used for promotional purposes, without further notification
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Dates and prices INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
Dates
Tuition price
Dates
Tuition price
Course term dates
Tuition price
June start (4 term) Mon 27 Jun 2016–Fri 02 Sep 2016 Mon 19 Sep 2016–Fri 16 Dec 2016 Mon 16 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 09 Jun 2017
4 term 3 term
September start Mon 19 Sep 2016–Fri 16 Dec 2016 Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 09 Jun 2017
3 term
June start (10 weeks) Mon 20 Jun 2016–Fri 26 Aug 2016
June start 10 weeks
£4,600
July start (6 weeks) Mon 18 Jul 2016–Fri 26 Aug 2016
July start 6 weeks
£2,800
£22,595 £17,995
£17,995
January start † Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 31 Mar 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 16 Jun 2017 Mon 19 Jun 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017
October start (4 term)* Mon 03 Oct 2016–Fri 16 Dec 2016 Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 16 Jun 2017 Mon 26 Jun 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017
ACCOMMODATION PRICES PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
† This intake is not available for the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal English.
September start (3 term) Mon 19 Sep 2016–Fri 16 Dec 2016 Mon 16 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 09 Jun 2017
ACCOMMODATION PRICES GRADUATE DIPLOMA
January start (3 term) Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 16 Jun 2017 Mon 26 Jun 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017 * This date only applies to the Mathematics with Finance, Economics and Management pathway.
ACCOMMODATION PRICES INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Start dates
Shared Studio Superior Homestay studio en suite
Jun start (4 term)
£8,500
£10,000
£9,000
Oct start (4 term)
£8,160
£9,600
Sep start (3 term)
£6,460
Jan start (3 term)
£5,780
Start dates
Shared Studio Superior Homestay studio en suite
Sep start (3 term)
£6,460
£7,600
£6,840
£6,840
Jan start (3 term)
£5,780
£6,800
£6,120
£6,120
ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY Dates
Tuition price
£9,000
October start Mon 03 Oct 2016–Fri 16 Dec 2016
Per term
£8,640
£8,640
January start Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 24 Mar 2017
£7,600
£6,840
£6,840
July start Mon 03 Jul 2017–Fri 08 Sep 2017
£6,800
£6,120
£6,120
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE Dates
Tuition price
September start (3 term) Mon 19 Sep 2016–Fri 16 Dec 2016 Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017* Mon 16 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 09 Jun 2017**
3 term
£17,995
January start (3 term) ‡ Mon 09 Jan 2017–Fri 07 Apr 2017 Mon 24 Apr 2017–Fri 16 Jun 2017 Mon 26 Jun 2017–Fri 01 Sep 2017
£4,600
** For the Psychology pathway University of Exeter referred examinations take place in August. ‡ This date not available for Engineering and Psychology pathways.
ACCOMMODATION PRICES INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE Start dates
Shared Studio Superior Homestay studio en suite
Sep start (3 term)
£6,460
£7,600
£6,840
£6,840
Jan start (3 term)
£5,780
£6,800
£6,120
£6,120
Shared Studio Superior Homestay studio en suite
10-week course
£1,700
£2,000
£1,800
£1,800
6-week course
£1,020
£1,200
£1,080
£1,080
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES ACCOMMODATION NOTES The prices for both residential and homestay accommodation cover tuition periods only. If your course or study plan spans a vacation period, the accommodation must be paid for during the vacation period as well. Homestay accommodation is only available during vacations by special request and is not guaranteed. A supplement may be payable over the two-week Christmas period. If you wish to leave your belongings with the host family during a vacation period, the full weekly amount will be payable. Please see the Terms and Conditions available at: www.intohigher.com/exeter/terms for information regarding the availability of residential accommodation over the Christmas period for under 18 students.
WEEKLY ACCOMMODATION PRICES Price Residential accommodation
ACCOMMODATION PRICES ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY Start dates
Shared Studio Superior Homestay studio en suite
£1,870 Oct and Jan start (per term)
£2,200
£1,980
£1,980
July start £1,700 (per term)
£2,000
£1,800
£1,800
Shared studio
£170 per week
Studio
£200 per week
Superior en suite
£180 per week
Large superior en suite
£185 per week
Homestay Standard
Note Prices are valid for all bookings confirmed and paid for after 01 January 2016, until further notice. Please note that accommodation availability and prices are subject to change.
* This date only applies to the Psychology pathway.
Start dates
£180 per week
Supplements (for Homestay) £250 for the two-week Christmas period, subject to availability Other supplement prices on request
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UNIPLAN INSURANCE
OTHER FEES
Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive insurance policy prepared especially for international students in the UK to cover loss of personal possessions as well as travel, health and medical claims. Full travel, health and medical insurance is mandatory for all INTO University of Exeter students, and Uniplan Insurance will automatically be added to your course fees unless you show that suitable alternative cover has been provided. INTO is an appointed representative of Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services register by visiting its website at: www.fca.org.uk/register/
Airport pickup
Price
London Gatwick
£255
London Heathrow
£235
Bristol International Airport
£125
Exeter International Airport
£30
Course-related fees
Price
Enrolment fee*
£150
Lab fees (science-based courses)
£400
Textbooks (3 term academic programme)
£200
Textbooks (4 term academic programme)
£275
Textbooks (English for University Study, per term)
£75
Textbooks (10-week Pre-sessional English)
£70
Up to 2 months
Textbooks (6-week Pre-sessional English)
£40
Up to 3 months
GOLD (first module)
Free
Up to 4 months
£144.24
£158.66
GOLD (additional modules)
£500
Up to 5 months
£173.14
£190.45
Social programme (optional)
Price
Up to 6 months
£195.35
£214.89
Social programme activity
Free–£30
Up to 12 months
£356.95
£392.65
Up to 13 months
£384.41
£422.85
* Per academic programme, charged upon confirmation. Please see the Terms and Conditions available at: www.intohigher.com/exeter/terms for further details of course-related fees.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Period of cover
2017
New Year holiday Fri 01 Jan 2016
New Year holiday Mon 02 Jan 2017
Good Friday Fri 25 Mar 2016
Good Friday Fri 14 Apr 2017
Easter bank holiday Mon 28 Mar 2016
Easter bank holiday Mon 17 Apr 2017
May Day holiday Mon 02 May 2016
May Day holiday Mon 01 May 2017
Spring bank holiday Mon 30 May 2016
Spring bank holiday Mon 29 May 2017
Summer bank holiday Mon 29 Aug 2016
Summer bank holiday Mon 28 Aug 2017
Christmas Day Tue 27 Dec 2016 (substitute day)
Christmas Day Mon 25 Dec 2017
Boxing Day Mon 26 Dec 2016
Boxing Day Tue 26 Dec 2017
Maximum Maximum sum insured sum insured Standard Premium
Luggage
£1,000
£1,000
Passport, tickets and passes
£500
£500
Personal money
£100
£100
Single article limit
£200
£1,000
Valuables total
£300
£1,000
Personal liability
£1,000,000
£1,000,000
£10,000
£10,000
Cost Standard
Cost Premium
Up to 1 month
£66.40
£73.04
Up to 6 weeks
£77.51
£85.26
Overseas legal expenses and assistance
£88.61
£97.47
Course fees
Up to £14,000
Up to £14,000
£121.98
£134.18
Cancellation or curtailment charges
£3,000
£3,000
Excess
£50
£50
Up to 18 months
£465.82
£512.40
Up to 24 months
£528.29
£581.12
Cover
2016
Item
Item
Maximum Maximum sum insured sum insured Standard Premium
All medical emergencies expenses (including repatriation)
£2,000,000
£2,000,000
Emergency dental treatment
£500
£500
Funeral costs in the UK
£5,000
£5,000
Family travel cost to the UK in event of death
£3,000
£3,000
Personal total disablement
£25,000
£25,000
Principal exclusions General The first £50 of each and every claim per incident made by each insured person except for claims under personal liability, personal accident and legal expenses where no excess applies. This policy is not available to anyone aged 66 or over. Cancellation or curtailment charges and course fees Any circumstances known prior to booking the trip that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim. Emergency medical and other expenses Treatment or surgery which in the opinion of the medical practitioner in attendance can wait until your return home. Medication, which prior to departure is known to be required. Baggage and personal money, passport and documents Valuables left unattended at any time unless in a safety deposit box or in your locked accommodation. Personal money or your passport if left unattended at any time unless in a safe, a safety deposit box or in your locked accommodation.
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