University of Exeter - Open Day October 2023

Welcome

Thank you for making the journey to be here today. Choosing a university is a very important decision. It needs to ‘feel’ right. Trust your instincts and you will make the choice that is right for you.

On our side, we are passionate about the power of education and the opportunities it brings. Our research is changing the world to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. More than 99% of our research has just been judged to be of international quality and 89% is internationally excellent*. Exeter puts you, the student, at the centre of its effort to solve the great challenges of our time. We will equip you with the knowledge, skills and connections to make this contribution. Join us and you will be part of a globally aware community with the warmth and friendliness of the South West at its heart.

Today is all about finding out whether the University of Exeter is right for you. Learn about our programmes, explore our grounds, talk to our staff and wonderful Exeter Student Ambassadors, and reflect on it all afterwards. Please don’t be afraid to ask questions. The Admissions process can seem daunting, but we are here to help. We promise to be open and transparent about how we will assess your application and about competition for places.

Remember that challenging goals shape us – whether they work out or not. The experience of trying really hard and working for something you really want is always valuable. We are looking for highly motivated and intellectually curious students who are engaged with the wider world. We will be supportive and flexible in helping you demonstrate this.

Dr Katherine Lloyd Clark, Assistant Director (Student Access, Recruitment and Admissions).

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Highest level of student satisfaction in the Russell Group (National Student Survey (NSS) 2022).

Top 150 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.1

A world-leading university in the field of environmental sustainability and climate change.

99.1% of our research is rated of international quality.2

Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries.

Top 5 in the BUCS3 league for the last four years.

Wi-Fi

Please use our free Wi-Fi while you’re here for the Open Day. We have made connecting extremely simple; you need only search for and select ‘UoE_Guest’ from the available networks and choose from a selection of quick and easy steps to register and get online.

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OurOpenDayisdesignedtohelpyoufindoutmoreabouttheUniversityofExeterand decideifwearetherightuniversityforyou.Thedayispackedwithopportunitiesfor youtoseeourfacilities,meetourstaffandstudents,andexperiencetheatmosphere oftheUniversityforyourself.

We have two campuses in Exeter: Streatham and St Luke’s. Please check which campus your activities will take place on.

The symbol SL indicates activities on St Luke’s Campus. There are general information marquees at both campuses where staff will be delighted to deal with any enquiries you may have. Our student marshals, wearing yellow t-shirts, will be across the campuses and will help you in any way they can, from giving directions to answering questions about what the University is really like.

This brochure outlines all the activities and presentations on offer, so you can select and prioritise the ones you want to attend. The table on the back cover can help you to plan your day. The maps on pages 18-20 show the main buildings on the campuses to help you find your way around. Our guided tours give you the chance to ask questions as you explore (see page 7).

Exeter Science Park to Streatham Campus Park and Ride shuttle* S

STREATHAM CAMPUS EXETER SCIENCE PARK (EX5 2FN) to Streatham Campus (Washington Singer 9 ), 08:30-17:00.

Exeter Science Park to St Luke’s Campus Park and Ride shuttle* S

ST LUKE’S CAMPUS EXETER SCIENCE PARK (EX5 2FN) to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:30-12:00. 14:00-16:00 in reverse

Please be aware that at peak times (at the beginning and end of the day) there may be a waiting time for a bus. Exeter Science Park is approximately 5 miles from campus and the journey can take up to 30 minutes depending on the volume of traffic in the city centre. Please note that the Park and Ride at Exeter Science Park will be locked at 18:30.

Between campuses and St Davidʼs train station

Please note there is no unauthorised parking available on the campuses. Parking is restricted to pre-booked permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.

A free University of Exeter minibus service S will run between Streatham Campus and St Lukeʼs Campus from 08:30-17:00. Buses will depart each location approximately every 20 minutes.

Streatham Campus (Washington Singer 9 ) to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:30-17:00.

A free bus service S will run between St Davidʼs Train Station and St Lukeʼs Campus from 08:30-16:00. Buses will depart each location approximately every 40 minutes.

St David’s Train Station to St Luke’s Campus (Magdalen Road Car Park), 08:30-16:00.

Catering

Marked on the map indexes on pages 18-20 are the locations where you can get light refreshments throughout the dayu. A street food market, on the Forum Piazza, at the Streatham Campus 3 will also be open throughout the day. You will be able to get light refreshments at our catering outlets on the St Luke’s Campus throughout the day.

International students

International students with enquiries in relation to fees, support and their application can attend the International Students talk (see page 6 for details).

Lost property

Lost property should be taken to the information desk in the Forum 3 on the Streatham Campus or St Luke’s Information Point SL 3 . You may also ask a student marshal for assistance.

Visiting Exeter city centre

Exeter city centre is situated in between the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses and is approximately a 15-minute walk from both sites (please see map on pages 16-17). The local UNI bus route connects both sites and stops on Exeter’s High Street. Exeter is a historic and vibrant city and we would recommend that you take the opportunity to visit the city centre if you have time during your visit.

Emergencies and first aid

In case of an emergency, please contact the nearest member of staff. First aid assistance is available at the Information Fair in the Forum 3 on the Streatham Campus and in the marquee on the St Luke’s Campus SL 1

* Booking required. u Please note that many of our outlets only accept card payments.

OurCampuses

Amory Classics and Ancient History

Criminology

Geography

History

International Relations

Law

Liberal Arts

Philosophy

Politics

Physics

Geoffrey Pope Biosciences Natural Sciences

Arab and Islamic Studies

Queen’s Art History & Visual Culture

English Film & Television Studies

Flexible Combined Honours Foreign Language Centre Modern Languages

Streatham Campus

Sociology

Theology and Religion

Library

Building:One and Xfi

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Business School

Accounting

Business and Management

Economics

Covering hundreds of acres of beautifully-managed parkland and home to most of our students, our Streatham Campus borders the city centre and offers excellent views across the city and to the coast from its elevated position. See detailed map on page 19.

Washington Singer Psychology

Roborough Drama

Harrison Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Living Systems Institute

Digital Humanities Lab

Laver Archaeology

Sports Park

St Luke’s Campus

Home to students for more than 160 years, St Luke’s Campus is positioned between the city centre and Royal Devon and Exeter hospital, giving excellent access for our medical students. See detailed map on page 20.

Haighton Library Medical School Medical School

Medical School

STREATHAM CAMPUS

Cross Keys

CITY CENTRE Chapel

South Cloisters Graduate school of Education

Haighton Graduate school of Education

Holnicote Graduate school of Education

North Cloisters Graduate school of Education

Sports Centre and Swimming Pool

South Cloisters Medical Imaging/ Radiography

Richards Sport and Health Sciences

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital –Heavitree

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital –Wonford

Rowancroft Accommodation

Information Fair, Streatham

Support services

Our staff will be available to explain the services and facilities on offer to support you during your time here.

General Presentations

We realise that there is a lot to fit into one of our Open Days!

If you don’t have the time to attend the general presentations, you may wish to visit the exhibition stands at the Information and Academic Fairs in the Forum 3 and the Great Hall 1 running from 09:30-16:00 at the Streatham Campus and from 09:30-15:30 outside Cross Keys SL 3 , St Luke’s Campus. There will be people available for you to talk to on an individual basis and literature for you to take away and keep.

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Applying to Exeter

1hr This session considers the UCAS application process, including useful tips for completing the application form. It will also cover how we make decisions about your application. The session will be led by senior Admissions staff.

WHEN WHERE

10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30

Forum, Alumni Auditorium 3

Funding your Studies at Exeter

Graduate to Success:

Career Zone

45mins

30mins

Staff from our Access, Participation and Outreach team will give an overview of the costs of study at Exeter and the financial support available.

Exeter offers an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for students to become more employable and develop the skills employers want. We’ll help you discover career options for your degree, research employment sectors and plan for your future. The presentation will give you the chance to find out more about our multi-award winning services and why our students are amongst the most employable in the sector.

11:00, 12:30 and 14:15

10:45 and 12:00

Forum, Exploration Lab 2 3

Xfi Building, Conference Rooms 30

The Sporting Experience 30mins

The University of Exeter is consistently ranked as a top 5 sporting institution in the national BUCS league table and has invested over £30 million in sport to help deliver the best possible facilities, programmes and activities. With over 11,000 members in our 51 sports clubs, ‘pitch up and playʼ sessions and a performance programme supporting athletes to their best competitive level, there is something for everyone at Exeter Sport. The sports presentation will cover facilities, opportunities, scholarships, wellbeing and clubs as well as giving you the chance to ask questions and find out exactly why we have been rated so highly. For detailed information about the Student Sport programme, including the sport scholarships, intramural and wellbeing activities, staff will deliver presentations and be available to answer questions at the Sports Park along with sports scholars, club members and coaches in the Sports Park Soft Seating area until 16:00 (see page 7 for further details).

10:00, 11:00,

13:30 and 15:15

Forum, Seminar Rooms 7-9 3

Student Life 45mins

Current students will give a short account of what it’s like to be a student at Exeter. They will give you an insight into their experiences, covering accommodation, sports, societies and living and studying in Exeter.

10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 14:15

Peter Chalk, Newman Red 17

09:45, 11:00, 12:45 and 14:00 Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre C 31

Student Life at Penryn Campus, Cornwall

45mins Join two of our current students to find out what student life is like when you study and live at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall.

14:15 Forum Seminar Rooms 7-9 3

International Students 45mins Join members of the International Student Recruitment team who will provide information for International Students who are interested in applying to the University of Exeter

AccessAbility and Wellbeing 30mins

This informal drop in will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions and find out more about how the AccessAbility and Wellbeing team can support you during your time at the University of Exeter.

14:00 Forum Seminar Room 12 3

13:30

Please note: all presentations and talks will take place on the Streatham Campus unless stated otherwise. Please use map on page 19 for building locations.

Forum Exploration Lab 2 3

Tours

Tours of Streatham Campus (45-60mins)

Walking tours of the campus will take place throughout the day and will be led by student guides. The tours run subject to demand, so there is no need to book. Please note, the Streatham Campus is approximately 300 acres and is hilly. This campus tour does not include a visit to any accommodation or to the Sports Park. Please see below for details of these tours.

STREATHAM CAMPUS Top Forum Piazza, outside main reception 3 09:00-15:30

Tours of St Luke’s Campus (30mins)

St Luke’s Campus is a smaller campus than the Streatham Campus, therefore all tours will include the Sports Centre. The tours will take place throughout the day and will run subject to demand; there is no need to book.

ST LUKE’S CAMPUS

Leaving from outside Info at St Luke’s (South Cloisters) SL 11 09:00-15:30

Sports Park tours

Sports Park staff will lead tours of the Sports Park on the Streatham Campus. Tours are available throughout the day, every 30 minutes from 10:00, with the last tour leaving at 15:30. The tours run subject to demand so there is no need to book.

STREATHAM CAMPUS Sports Park Reception 60 10:00-15:30

Library visits

You are welcome to look around the Forum and St Luke’s libraries at any time during your visit.

STREATHAM CAMPUS Forum Library 3 10:00-16:30

ST LUKE’S CAMPUS Library SL 6 10:00-15:30

Please note: There are 360° virtual tours available for many of our residences at: exeter.ac.uk/visit/campuses/virtualtours/accommodation

If you would like to find out more about our accommodation, we recommend that you visit our webpages at: exeter.ac.uk/accommodation facebook.com – exeteruniaccommodation

Self-guided accommodation tours

During the Open Day you will be able to view some examples of the accommodation available to undergraduate students. You will need to make your own way to the residences which are open for viewing. Our student ambassadors will be showing groups of visitors around the accommodation and you will have the opportunity to chat to them about their experience of living in student residences.

As you will not have time to visit all of the residences, we recommend you choose one or two different types of accommodation as these will be representative of what we offer. Our advisors on the Accommodation stands (Cornwall House 32 ) will be pleased to provide you with more specific information.

Room types

We have a range of accommodation styles, standards and budgets to suit your needs. The different types of rooms are:

 Standard – some rooms have washbasins with bathroom facilities being shared with other residents. We offer a range of standard accommodation with some located in traditional residences and others in more modern buildings with recently updated fixtures and fittings.

 En-suite – rooms have a private shower, washbasin and toilet.

 Studio – individual flats which have a private shower, washbasin and toilet and small kitchen area.

STREATHAM CAMPUS

For more information visit the Accommodation stand, Cornwall House 32 Rooms open 10:00-15:45

A map showing the residences you can view will be available from the Accommodation Information Point based in Cornwall House 32 . You should be aware that the route to our residences includes steps and uneven surfaces. Please contact a member of staff at either of our Accommodation Information Points if you require an alternative route.

Catered accommodation –Exeter Halls

Lopes Hall – single/twin standard Ransom Pickard – single/twin standard Pennsylvania Court – single en-suite Catered facilities As well as viewing accommodation, you can visit the dining room at Lopes Hall where information will be available about our catered meal provision.

Self-catered accommodation

Rowe House – single en-suite Lafrowda – single standard/single en-suite/single studio

ST LUKE’S CAMPUS

For directions visit the Accommodation stand SL 3 Rooms open 10:00-15:00

Located approximately five-minutes’ walk from St Luke’s Campus, Rowancroft is the name of our self-catered accommodation. Tours of our studio, standard and en-suite rooms will be run on demand starting at 10:00. Last tour commences at 15:00. One of our Student Ambassadors located on the grassed area in front of North Cloisters SL 1 will escort you to the tour starting point at Rowancroft.

Accommodation

Where you live is as important as what you study. You can explore our accommodation for yourself throughout the day (details on page 7), and visit our staff in the Information Fairs at both campuses.

Finance

Tuition fees, loans and bursaries are complex, head to one of our talks about funding your studies at Streatham Campus (Forum, Exploration Lab 2 3 , various times throughout the day).

Sport

Sport is an important part of the Exeter experience, and we are justifiably proud of our sporting achievements over recent years, regularly being rated a top 5 sporting institution in the national BUCS league. A talk about the sporting experience at Exeter runs at several times during the day in Forum Seminar Rooms 7-9 3 , you can also take part in a Sport Park Tour lead by a member of staff (see pages 6 and 7 for more information).

The speaker was interesting and engaging, and very informative of all the options and courses available.

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The Quad, St Luke’s Campus.

cademic Fair

Academic staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the subjects you are interested in. There will be a stand for each subject, where you can talk directly to staff about facilities, teaching and research as well as pick up more subject information.

Staff from the Admissions Office will be available to talk through any admissions enquiries and about your application to Exeter. You can also find out more about the study abroad options, Flexible Combined Honours, and future Postgraduate Study options.

Great Hall floor plan, Streatham Campus:

Subject Presentations and Tours

Programmes taught at our Exeter campuses. Programmes taught at our Penryn Campus, Cornwall.

Due to space restrictions, subject presentations are intended for prospective students who have pre-booked only. Guests and students who have not booked a place will be admitted only if space allows. Presentations and tours for the majority of subjects run twice during the day. Guests may wish to take a campus tour, join one of the other activities (see pages 6-7) or talk to staff at the Information and Academic fairs.

Streatham Campus

Accounting 45mins

the chance to meet staff and current students and look around the Archaeology research laboratories between these times.

As well as attending the Accounting presentation, you are invited to the Business School Meet and Greet where you can talk to staff and students to ask further questions over tea and coffee, any time from 10:00 to 16:00 in Xfi Study area, Xfi Building 30 . There are also guided tours of the Business School and facilities – tours depart from outside the Xfi Building every hour from 10:00 to 15:00.

45mins

A chance to meet Biosciences staff and students, and learn about the experiments that take place in our undergraduate laboratory.

For those interested in Biosciences at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall please go to stand 9 at the Academic Fair in the Great Hall.

Find out more about our BSc Business and BSc Business and Environment programmes based on our Penryn Campus, Cornwall. As well as attending the presentation, you are invited to the Business School Meet and Greet where you can talk to staff and students to ask further questions over tea and coffee any time from 10:00 to 16:00 in Xfi Study area, Xfi Building 30

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Science, Data

Programme talk. After the talk there will be an opportunity to view the facilities and meet current students.

Tours of the new Digital Humanities Lab. This will provide access to advanced digital technologies and the creation of innovative teaching resources, and will give practical experience of digitisation and creative technologies widely used in heritage, arts, culture and creative industries.

Short guided tours of the Drama facilities in the Alexander Building. Tours will run on demand and there is no need to book.

As well as attending the Economics presentation, you are invited to the Business School Meet and Greet where you can talk to staff and students to ask further questions over tea and coffee, any time from 10:00 to 16:00 in Xfi Study area, Xfi Building 30 . There are also guided tours of the Business School and facilities – tours depart from outside the Xfi Building every hour from 10:00 to 15:00.

1hr 30mins This session includes a guided tour of The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, a valuable resource for our Film Studies students and home to one of the largest collections of material relating to the moving image.

Course 45mins Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences Foundation Programmes. These programmes are designed for those who might not have considered a Russell Group university and may not meet Exeter’s typical entry criteria.

Visit our Geography exhibition area for a chance to meet our staff and students and the opportunity to take a tour of the department.

Find out more about History taught at the Penryn Campus.

As well as attending this talk you should also attend one of our larger Law talks at 11:15 or 13:45 in the Amory Parker Moot Room to hear about the English Law element of the course.

As well as attending the Management presentation, you are invited to the Business School Meet and Greet where you can talk to staff and students to ask further questions over tea and coffee, any time from 10:00 to 16:00 in Xfi Study area, Xfi Building 30 . There are also guided tours of the Business School and facilities – tours depart from outside the Xfi Building every hour from 10:00 to 15:00.

At 12:00 and 14:00, visitors are invited to join the Mathematics students for refreshments in the Harrison Building Café 23

LLB English Law and French Law/ Master 1 (Maitrise en Droit)

Streatham Campus.

Exercise and Sport Sciences

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45mins Our academics will explain our Exercise and Sport Sciences programmes and current students will talk you through what it's like to study Exercise and Sport Sciences. You may also find it useful to join an Exercise and Sport Sciences tour to meet with some of our current students and view the facilities.

Exercise and Sport Sciences tours

Life Sciences Resource Centre

Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)

45mins

Our tours will introduce you to our learning, teaching and research facilities. These tours will be run by members of our student ambassador team and will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions of current students as well as see inside the facilities you will use as a student.

Drop in to our Life Sciences Resource Centre, one of the facilities used by students on Medical Sciences and Medicine programmes. There will also be equipment and staff representing our Clinical Skills Resource Centre used by Medicine and Nursing students.

This presentation is for our BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) programme and those wishing to pursue a career as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Please note you can also book a short tour of our Medical Imaging facilities.

You will have the opportunity to take part in a short guided tour of our state-of-the-art Medical Imaging Suite as part of the Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) activities.

Medical Sciences

45mins

Our academics will explain the programme and our current students will talk you through what it’s like to study Medical Sciences. Be sure to go along to our Medical Sciences lab to meet with some of our current students and view the facilities. You may also find it beneficial to visit the Biosciences drop-in sessions on the Streatham Campus as this programme uses those facilities (see page 10).

Open all day, a drop-in session to see one of our newest labs to see the facilities and speak to current students.

WHEN WHERE CAMPUS

10:30 and 12:30

Every 20 minutes between 10:00-14:30

10:30-15:00 St Luke’s Campus, LSRC (G22), Medical School Building, Ground Floor SL 8

09:30 and 13:30 St Luke’s Campus, South Cloisters 2nd Floor, Room 2.13 SL 11

10:15 and 14:15

09:30, 11:30 and 13:30

Neuroscience 45mins

Our academics will explain our Neuroscience programme and current students will talk you through what itʼs like to study Neuroscience at Exeter. Be sure to go along to our Medical Sciences lab to meet with some of our current students and view the facilities.

Nursing 45mins Find out more about our MSci Nursing programme from our academics, current students and our NHS Partner Nurses. Potential students should also drop in to the Information Fair for more information and you may also like to visit the Life Sciences Resource Centre.

Nutrition 45mins Find out more about our BSc Nutrition programme and the facilities our Nutrition students use.

Problembased learning seminar

45mins

Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences

45mins

Medicine applicants should make sure they come along to this interactive session with academics and current students, designed to give you a taster of the problem-based learning style of teaching, where you discuss case units and develop learning objectives.

Taught jointly by the University of Exeter Medical School and Sport and Health Sciences. Find out more about this programme which combines Medical Sciences and Sport & Health Sciences, and enables you to develop a holistic understanding of the human body and exercise and physical activity.

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The City of Exeter

Eating out in Exeter

A number of local restaurants are offering a discount to Open Day visitors. To find out more go to exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/visiting/opendays/restaurants

Exmouth beach.

If you can find the time during your visit to us today we really recommend exploring the city of Exeter itself. Set in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside and only a short walk from either of our campuses, Exeter is consistently rated as one of the best places to live, work and study in the UK.

The city centre boasts excellent places to eat, an impressive, modern shopping centre, award-winning museum, and, of course, the historic cathedral and ancient Roman city wall.

Stroll a few minutes further and you will find the vibrant quayside and beautiful river and canal, and, beyond the city itself, Devon’s rolling countryside, expansive National Parks and miles of beautiful beaches.

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Exeter Quay.

Exeter Cathedral.

Princesshay shopping centre.

Streatham Campus

This map shows the location of key academic, administrative and residential buildings on our Streatham Campus. Most students are taught across a range of locations.

To ensure your personal safety throughout the Open Day, please keep to the paths and avoid walking in the road. Do not touch any equipment or apparatus unless invited to do so by a member of staff. In case of emergency, contact the nearest member of staff.

I am now even more inspired and motivated to get the grades I need to get into Exeter. The campus is beautiful and I loved the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and how safe it felt.

St Luke’s Campus

To ensure your personal safety throughout the Open Day, please keep to the paths and avoid walking in the road. Do not touch any equipment or apparatus unless invited to do so by a member of staff. In case of emergency, contact the nearest member of staff.

Planning your Day

To help you get the most out of your day, you may wish to complete the timetable below. The Streatham Campus covers around 300 acres, so you should ensure that you have enough time to get to each presentation. You should also allow at least 45 minutes if you need to transfer between campuses.

Please make sure you plan your day to allow you to arrive on time and are able to stay for the full duration of any presentations.

Don’t forget to include a visit to the Information Fairs, campus tours and accommodation tours.

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information in this brochure is intended to help you make the most of your visit with us. Every effort has been made to ensure that the content is correct at the time of going to print. However, on occasion changes to the times of presentations may be necessary.

Photography by Steve Haywood and James Ram.