13.Exeter, University of ｜埃克塞特大学

Motto: Lucem sequimur (We follow the light) Established: 1955 (earliest school 1855; university college 1922) Type: Public Endowment: 19 million (2007) Chancellor: Floella Benjamin OBE, DLitt (Hon) Vice-Chancellor: Professor Steve Smith Visitor: HM Queen Elizabeth II ex officio Students: 15,720 Undergraduates: 10,815 Postgraduates: 4,905 Location: Exeter, Devon Tremough, Cornwall, England Campus: Streatham - 350 acres (1.4 km2) Tremough - 70 acres St. Luke s - 16 acres Colours: green and white Affiliations: 1994 Group,Association of Commonwealth Universities Website:

OVERVIEW The University recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Royal Charter, but can trace its origins back to the mid-19th century. With just over 13,500 students, including 3,500 postgraduates, and an international student community of 1,500 students from more than 100 countries, the University is large enough to offer all the facilities one would expect, but small enough to retain a personal and friendly atmosphere.

In the last 50 years Exeter has developed into a three campus institution. The Streatham campus has been described by The Times as the best gardened campus in the UK and is home to a mixture of Science and Social Science/Humanities students. St Lukes on the other side of the city is where students of Medicine, Sport Science and Education are taught. The University s 65 million Cornwall campus near Falmouth teaches degrees in Conservation Biology and Ecology, English, Geography and Earth Sciences. The campus will expand in 2007 with further 25m investment and offer new degrees in Law, History, Politics and a range of Combined Honours degrees.

Two and a half hours from London, Exeter offers the best of both worlds: an economically prosperous regional capital with good transport links and the quality of life one would expect of an historic cathedral city surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Academic strengths The University is a research led institution offering programmes from Foundation to PhD across a range of disciplines. Exeter is among the top universities in the UK for student satisfaction. Results released by the THES in Aug. 2006 show that nine of our subjects: Biology, Education, Geography Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Maths, Performing Arts, Politics Sports Science are in the top 10 nationally for Overall Satisfaction with our Management and Accounting Finance students being the most satisfied in the UK.

Nineteen of our subjects: Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Classics, Economics, Education, English, German, History, Law, Middle East Studies, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Russian, Sociology, Sports Science and Theology were rated internationally recognised for research in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. Since 2001, over 30 million has been invested in research with a further 15 million investment from 2006.

LOCATION Around two and a half hours from London by direct train, Exeter is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the UK for the quality of its facilities, low crime rate and fantastic surroundings. The city is attracting significant new investment with major companies like the Meteorological Office choosing to relocate but retains it human scale with a population of around 115,000. Students get the best of both worlds: a student-friendly city which the The Lonely Planet described Exeter as buzzy with a big city atmosphere surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The mild climate, national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor and the heritage coastline of Devon and Cornwall provide spectacular scenery and make the area one of the UK s most popular holiday destinations. When you want to escape from the city, sandy beaches and some of the most stunning countryside in Britain are right on the doorstep. There are many opportunities for the sports enthusiast, including cycling, walking, golf, sailing, surfing, climbing and diving. Student social life is also well catered for whether it be visiting a traditional pub such as The Ship Inn, a favourite haunt of Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh, one of the Quayside nightclubs or enjoying global food at one of the city s restaurants. Three cinemas, an Arts Centre and the Northcott Theatre on the Streatham campus ensure a thriving and diverse arts scene.

ACCOMMODATION Unaccompanied international students are guaranteed University accommodation for at least the first year of their studies (providing they apply by the deadline). All of our accommodation is either on campus or within walking distance of teaching buildings, so students will not need to spend money or time travelling.

Students can choose from self-catering flats with either communal or en-suite facilities available over thirty-four, thirty-nine or fifty week contracts or halls of residence which are available to undergraduates on a thirty week contract (i.e. term time only) and which include all meals except lunch during the week. The Tremough campus near Falmouth in Cornwall has new purpose-built en suite rooms in the self-catering student village. All rents are inclusive of heating and lighting and personal belongings insurance. Nearly all student rooms have their own high-speed internet connection for which there is a small annual charge (c. 65 p.a.) but no usage charge.

Some residences are reserved for particular groups of students (e.g. postgraduates) while others have mixed groups. The University also has a small number of self-contained one to three bedroom flats for students with families; however as this sort of accommodation is limited Exeter is unable to guarantee accommodation for all families. The University also has a number of specially adapted rooms suitable for students with a range of disabilities who should discuss their requirements with the Accommodation Office in advance of submitting their application.

Some students choose to rent a privately owned apartment or house in the city either on their own or with a group of friends. Such property is relatively plentiful and the Accommodation Office produce regular lists of such accommodation. The Guild of Students has an adviser who can provide guidance on housing contracts in the private sector.

Students studying English language courses at the INTO University of Exeter Centre can apply to stay with a host family if they would prer.

FACILITIES The University s three campuses are designed on a human scale and feature both historic buildings and modern facilities set in landscaped grounds. The teaching buildings, library, sports halls and restaurant facilities are all conveniently situated within walking distance of each other so time and money isn t wasted getting around.

In the National Student Survey Exeter ranked in the top 25% of UK Universities for learning resources (scoring particularly well on IT resources) and our expenditure on library resources is 30% above the national average. The University is also located in an excellent environment for courses involving fieldwork.

Library The main University library on the Streatham campus is close to all the teaching buildings and holds the major collections for most of the academic subjects. In addition many departments have their own specialist collections and there are separate libraries for Law, Education and the Tremough campus. Combined, the various parts of the library system contain a million volumes, with over 3,500 current periodical subscriptions and online access to over 7,000 journals. There is also an audio-visual section with around 120,000 slides, 8,000 videos and over 7,000 records, CDs and tapes. The Library also houses a number of special collections, including those of authors inspired by the South West such as Agatha Christie, Daphne du Maurier and Sir John Betjeman.

IT Facilities The University provides a range of facilities including open access computer rooms, most of which are open 24-hours, and an IT Special Needs Zone, which includes voice recognition packages and voice synthesisers. Most University accommodation is equipped with a high-speed connection to the University Data Network and many academic Schools have their own computer rooms. IT support, e-mail and web access is free and includes short courses and seminars, on-line IT training and the distribution of a CD-ROM containing a wealth of recommended software to new students during Welcome Week.

Language Support The INTO University of Exeter centre provides courses for students who need to improve their English bore starting their degree and also offers free additional tuition for registered students and their spouses. All students can take a foreign language as part of their degree or as non-credit-rated courses. Depending on their programme of study, undergraduates can spend part of their degree programme studying at one of our 100 partner universities in Europe, North America or Australia/New Zealand.

Pastoral Support The University employs a number of staff, including an International Student Advisor, to provide a comprehensive network of pastoral support see our website for further details: www.exeter.ac.uk/support.shtml Campus facilities include a Health Centre with male and female doctors, a counselling service and a purpose-built Family Centre for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. The Chaplaincy caters to students of all faiths or none and there are seperate prayer rooms for muslim students.

International students have their own purpose-built study and leisure facilities in Clydesdale House, on the Streatham campus, which includes a 24-hour computer room, lounges, a seminar room, bar and dining room. Students on executive courses such as the MBA or CFA pathway also have dedicated study facilities within the School of Business Economics.

For details of social and sporting facilities and the careers service please see the student life section.

STUDENT LIFE Exeter attracts students who love geting involved and so there s always lots going on but the campus environment makes it friendly enough to ensure you re not just a face in the crowd. All students are automatically members of the Students Guild, the University s Students Union which is responsible for representing student views to the University authorities. The Guild also provides a range of trading outlets, has one of the most advanced student media networks in the country, and oversees a varied programme of social events together with the activities of over a hundred and fifty sports clubs and societies. These cover all sorts of hobbies and activities and include a number which represent different nationality groups. A full list of societies can be found on the Guild s website at: www.guild.ex.ac.uk by following the links to Activities and then Societies.

Exeter attracts some of the best bands in the country and was rated by The Guardian as one of the top 3 universities for music events. The student clubs scene centres around the Lemongrove on the Streatham campus, Club Roccoco, Timepiece and Arena in the city as well as the various clubs and bars on the Quay and performers from the London stand-up comedy circuit regularly visit the Exeter Comedy Club. There are also plenty of opportunities to see top quality theatre, films and exhibitions of visual arts and crafts both on and off campus.

For the more active, Exeter is one of the UK s top sporting universities, consistently ranked in the top 10 in the British Universities (BUSA) league table. Sports facilities are of an equally high standard and have benited from a multi-million pound development programme in the last five years. Facilities include a gym and exercise studio, numerous outdoor all weather pitches and facilities for sailing and rowing. In addition Exeter is one of only nine UK universities to have indoor tennis facilities to LTA standards. The St Luke s campus which is home to students of Exercise Sport Science counts an indoor swimming pool amongst its facilities.

The Careers Employment Service organises an annual programme of events which includes two general Careers Fairs, a Law Fair, employer presentations, practice interviews and guidance on making applications, all of which are well supported by major employers such as KPMG, Unilever and Deloitte. An on campus employability centre The Works provides a one stop shop for information on graduate jobs, term time work, project placements, skills training and volunteering. Key skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and presentation techniques are integrated into all programmes to equip our graduates with not only subject knowledge but the practical skills and confidence valued by employers. Undergraduates can also take accredited work experience modules as part of their degree or join one of the schemes co-ordinated by our Student Business Projects Office. Research students can join a specialist professional skills programme and have access to e-profile an online tool to help them promote their work to sponsors and employers.

FEES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Full time Tuition Fees for 2007/8 for International students outside of the European Union

Foundation Programme: 6,660 *subject to approval

Undergraduate degrees

Non science maths programmes: 9,150 ( 3,000 for EU students) Science/engineering programmes: 11,100 ( 3,000 for EU students)

Taught Postgraduate (Masters) Degrees

Non science programmes MSc Computional Science Modelling: 9,150 (except those below) ( 3,675 for EU students) Science/engineering programmes: 11,100 ( 3,675 for EU students)

The Exeter MBA 16,200 MSc Financial Analysis Fund Management 15,300 (INCL CFA exam fees and text books) MA in Finance and Investment, MSc in Finance and Management, MSc in Marketing and Financial Services, MSc/MRes in Accounting and Finance, MSc Money and Banking, MRes Finance 11,250 ( 7,950 for EU students) MSc International Management, MSc Marketing, MRes Management, MSc Leadership Studies 10,800 ( 6,600 for EU students) MS Financial Maths 10,800 ( 7,950 for EU students) MSc Financial Economics 9,600 ( 5,700 for EU students) MSc Economics, MSc Economics Econometrics, MSc Economics Experimental Economics 9,150 ( 3,675 for EU students)

Research Degrees

Non science 9,150 ( 3,300 for EU students) Science/engineering 11,100 ( 3,300 for EU students)

Both accommodation and tuition fees can normally be paid in one lump sum or in three instalments.

Entry requirements Undergraduates For students taking A-levels or the International Baccalaureate Exeter s typical entry requirements are given in the University s prospectus. Students following other educational systems who need further guidance should visit the country pages of our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/international

Postgraduate The University normally requires students to have achieved the equivalent of a UK upper second class honours degree. Depending on the course applied for, this may or may not need to be in a relevant subject. Students following other educational systems who need further guidance should should visit the country pages of our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/international

English Language The University requires all students to demonstrate a minimum level of English language ability. Students who have completed their education in an English-speaking country e.g. UK, USA, Australia are usually exempted from an additional test on the basis of their previous qualifications. Other students should take one of the following tests:

IELTS - An overall score of at least 6.5* and no less than 6.0 in the writing section and no less than 5.0 in any other section. *Undergraduate and research programmes in biological sciences, mining/geology/earth resources, engineering and computer science, mathematical sciences and physics, require an overall score of 6.0 and no less than 6.0 in the writing section and no less than 5.0 in any other section. The MBA and MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management courses require an overall score of 7.0 and no less than 6 in any section.

TOEFL - An overall score of at least 230* (computer-based test) or 570* (paper-based test) and an Essay Rating of at least 4.0 (computer-based and paper-based tests) and no section less than 22 (computer-based test) or 52 (paper-based test). * Undergraduate and research programmes in biological sciences, mining/geology/earth resources, engineering and computer science, mathematical sciences and physics, require an overall score of 210 or 550. The MBA and MSc Financial Analysis Fund Management courses require an overall score of at least 250 O level or GCSE / IGCSE English Language with grade C or better. IGCSE English as a second language with a grade C or better. IB English grade 5 or above at either Standard or Higher level Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English:grade C or better Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C or better Cambridge English Language (1119) conducted overseas by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate: grade six or better. Hong Kong Examinations Authority Advanced Use of English with grade C or better.

Indian students at Standard XII - A score of at least 60 per cent in the English paper of the ISC, CBSE or West Bengal Board, 65 per cent for the Maharastra board or 70 per cent for the Tamil Nadu or Karnataka board.