Open Day 2025
Streatham Campus 09:00-16:00
St Luke’s Campus 09:00-15:00
Planning your visit
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.
Finding your way
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.
The maps and aerial photos on pages 16-20 will help you find your way around. Staff at our information points will be delighted to support with any enquiries you may have. Our student marshals, wearing green tshirts, 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.
Parking*
Friday 30 May: There is no parking available for visitors, except Blue Badge holders, on the campuses (see Park and Ride information below).
Shuttle buses
Exeter St David’s Train Station, Streatham and St Luke’s campuses
Free shuttle bus services are running from Streatham and St Luke's campuses. Pick up and drop off is from Washington Singer 9 on Streatham Campus and Magdalen Road Car Park on St Luke's Campus (see S on pages 17 and 19).
Streatham CampusSt Luke’s Campus 08:00-16:30
Exeter St David’s Train StationSt Luke’s Campus 08:00-15:30
Food and drink
Marked on the map indexes on pages 16-19 are the locations where you can purchase refreshments throughout the dayu. Water stations are available around our campuses, marked on the map indexes on pages 16-19. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you.
International students
International students with enquiries in relation to fees, support and their application can attend the International Students talk (see page 3 for details).
Visiting Exeter city centre
Exeter city centre is situated between the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses and is approximately a 15-minute walk from both sites (please see map on page 14). The Stagecoach 4/4A 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.
Accessibility
If you have specific requirements to assist you or a guest in visiting our campuses, please contact us, in advance where possible, using the 'Ask our team' QR code on page 21. For support on the day, visit our information points .
Saturday 31 May: Parking is restricted to pre-booked permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.
Prayer rooms and quiet spaces
We have various spaces for prayer and quiet reflection across our campuses, including our brand new dedicated Multifaith Centre.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
Friday 30 May ONLY Park and Ride: Westpoint Arena (EX5 1DJ)
A free bus service S will run between Westpoint Arena, Streatham and St Lukeʼs campuses.
Westpoint Arena - Streatham Campus* 08:00-16:30
Westpoint Arena - St Luke’s Campus* 08:00-15:30
* Booking required. u Please note that many of our outlets only accept card payments.
Sarah Turvill Multifaith Chaplaincy 40
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel 10
ST LUKE’S CAMPUS
St Luke’s Chapel SL 2
Muslim prayer rooms –upstairs in Staff House SL 15
Tuition fees, loans and bursaries are complex, head to one of our talks about funding your studies to find out more (see page 3 for details).
General presentations
Our general presentations (no booking necessary) will give you an insight into various aspects of the University of Exeter, and the application process. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the exhibition stands at the Information and Academic fairs (details on pages 4 and 5).
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Applying to Exeter
Degree Apprenticeships
Funding your Studies at Exeter
Graduate to Success: Career Zone
International Students
Student Life
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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. 10:00, 12:15 and 14:30 Forum, Alumni Auditorium 3
30mins Discover more about degree apprenticeships at the University of Exeter: A degree apprenticeship is a fantastic way of receiving a qualification from the University of Exeter, without paying tuition fees and having earned a salary for the duration of your studies. 11:00 and 14:30Forum, Seminar Rooms 7-9 3
45mins Staff from our Access, Participation and Outreach team will give an overview of the costs of study at Exeter and the financial support available.
11:00, 12:30 and 14:15 Forum, Exploration Lab 2 3
30mins 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. 10:00 and 13:00Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre C 31
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.
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.
Life at
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.
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. Find out about the Student Sport programme, including the performance programme, sports scholarships, social sport, and wellbeing activities. Staff, sports scholars, club members and coaches will also be available to answer questions at the Information Fair in the Forum. Tours of the Sports Park are also available (see page 6 for further details).
14:00 Forum Seminar Room 12 3
10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 14:15
Peter Chalk Centre, Newman Red 17
11:00 and 13:45 Streatham Court, Lecture Theatre C 31 09:30 St Lukeʼs Campus, Medical School Building, G18 SL 8
13:30 St Lukeʼs Campus, South Cloisters 3rd Floor, Room 3.06 SL 11
10:00 and 12:00Peter Chalk Centre, Newman Collaborative 17
10:00, 11:45, 13:30 and 15:15 Forum, Seminar Rooms 7-9 3
Please note: all presentations will take place on Streatham and St Lukeʼs campuses. The symbol SL indicates presentations on St Lukeʼs Campus. Please use maps on pages 16-19 for building locations.
Student
Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Academic 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.
Staff from the Admissions Office will be available to talk through any admissions enquiries. You can also find out more about the study abroad options, Flexible Combined Honours, and future Postgraduate Study options.
STREATHAM CAMPUS
Virtual accommodation tours
Please note: There are 360° virtual tours available for many of our residences at: exeter.ac.uk/ accommodation/residences/ virtualtours
Accommodation
Where you live is as important as what you study. You can explore our accommodation for yourself throughout the day and visit our Accommodation team to find out more.
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. Please be aware that bedrooms can be viewed from the doorway only.
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 Information Point (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 Information Point, 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 the Accommodation Information Point if you require an alternative route.
Catered accommodation
Lopes Hall – standard
Pennsylvania Court – 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.
If you would like to find out more about our accommodation, we recommend that you visit our webpages at: exeter.ac.uk/study/ accommodation
Self-catered accommodation
Lafrowda – standard/en-suite/studio
ST LUKE’S CAMPUS
For more information visit the Accommodation stand in the marquee 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 run on demand starting at 10:00. Last tour commences at 14:30. One of our Student Ambassadors located on the grassed area in front of North Cloisters A will escort you to the tour starting point at Rowancroft.
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Sustainability (Penryn Campus in Cornwall)
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English Law and French Law/Master 1 (Maitrise en Droit)
As well as attending this talk you should also attend one of our larger Law talks at 11:15 or 13:30 in the Forum, Alumni Auditorium 3 to hear about the English Law element of the course.
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Streatham Campus
Catering
Toilets
Water refill
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.
Academic buildings
Alexander 47 10E
Amory
WC 29 5H
Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
WC 7 8G
Business School Building:One 84 6I
Centre for Resillience in 94 5H
Environment, Water and Waste
Creative Quadrant 28 6I
Digital Humanities Lab 90 7G
Exeter International 83 5G Study Centre
Family Centre (Tops Exeter) 59 8K
Geoffrey Pope
WC 20 5F
Harrison 23 4H
Hatherly
Innovation Centre
WC 6 7G
WC 25 4I
Institute of Arab and WC 16 5E Islamic Studies
Laver
Library
WC 22 4G
WC 4 6H
Living Systems Institute 87 5F
Old Library
Physics
Queen’s
Roborough
Streatham Court
South West Institute
WC 7 8G
WC 21 4F
WC 11 7F
WC 8 8F
WC 31 6H
WC 93 4I of Technology
Thornlea
WC 48 10D
Washington Singer WC 9 8E
Xfi 30 5I
Administration/social buildings
Catholic Chaplaincy 74 3A
Cornwall House WC 32 6I
Cornwall House Swimming Pool 80 7I
Devonshire House WC 2 6G
Exeter Northcott Theatre WC 13 5F
Forum WC 3 6G
Forum Piazza
WC 3 6G
Great Hall and WC 1 6G University Reception
Mardon Hill Wellbeing Centre 50 5E
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel 10 7F
Newman 18 5F
Northcote House 12 6F
Peter Chalk Centre WC 17 5F
Reed Hall 14 6E
Reed Mews Wellbeing Centre 15 5E
Russell Seal Fitness Centre 88 4E
Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre 40 7G
Sir Christopher Ondaatje 77 3E Devon Cricket Centre
Sports Park 60 4E
Student Health Centre 86 6E
Tennis Centre 61 4E
Vic Ambler Short Game 95 3F Training Centre (Golf)
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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.
STREATHAM
St Luke’s Campus
Magdalen Road Car Park
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 that you 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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Further information
Student Recruitment Operations
Innovation Centre
Rennes Drive
Exeter, EX4 4RN exeter.ac.uk/about/enquiry exeter.ac.uk/opendays
Photography by Steve Haywood and James Ram.