154 INTO University of Exeter
INTO University of Exeter Learning and Teaching Teaching is delivered through a range of methods including lectures, seminars, academic tutorials and, where appropriate, laboratory classes. The programmes have also been designed to develop the key transferable skills needed for successful undergraduate study.
Assessment Students are assessed by a combination of exams, tests and coursework assignments, which might include essays, presentations, problem-solving exercises, reports and research projects. Exam in all modules take place at the end of each semester. Grades from the programme do not count towards a final degree but help the University assess students’ abilities in their chosen field of study.
Progression Successful completion of the Foundation programme (subject to achieving specified grades for entry) leads to direct entry to Year 1 of a number of degree subjects including: Accounting, Archaeology, Bioscience, Economics, Engineering, Geology, History, International Relations, Law, Management, Mathematics, Politics and Psychology. Successful completion of the Diploma programme (subject to achieving specified grades for entry) leads to direct entry to Year 2 of a select number of undergraduate degree programmes in Business and Management, Business Economics, or Accounting and Finance, offered by the University of Exeter Business School, as well as direct entry to undergraduate degrees in General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering and Management, and Materials Engineering, offered by the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. For full details of the specified progression grades for entry please visit www.intohigher.com/exeter
Programme Details Foundation LOCATION: EXETER (STREATHAM CAMPUS)
The Foundation programme is a pre-university academic course designed to bridge the gap for international students between high school and undergraduate studies in the UK. The programme is specifically designed for international students who do not meet the University’s academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. There are four
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subject-specific pathways available. Successful completion (subject to achieving the specified grades for progression) guarantees direct entry to a wide range of degree programmes at the University of Exeter. The Foundation programme lasts for three terms or approximately nine months and has intakes in both September and January. Students, who do not meet the minimum English language requirements for direct entry to the three-term Foundation programme, may be eligible to apply for the Extended Foundation programme. Lasting four terms, the Extended Foundation programme incorporates a term of intensive English language tuition at the beginning of the course, allowing you to begin your course and improve your English to a level appropriate for academic study. Around 40 per cent of the course is devoted to subject based modules that relate directly to your proposed degree programme, including modules in Accounting and Finance, Biological Sciences, British History and Institutions, Chemical Sciences, Economics, Law, Management, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. Academic English Language and Study Skills is a core subject, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of classes, covering reading and study skills, writing, listening and speaking within the context of academic study.
Diploma in Business Management, Accounting and Economics, or Engineering LOCATION: EXETER (STREATHAM CAMPUS)
The Diploma programme prepares students for entry to the second year of a relevant undergraduate degree. Successful completion
leads to the award of a Certificate of Higher Education and offers direct entry to Year 2 of a relevant business or engineering degree at the University of Exeter. The Diploma is a full-time academic programme, which is comparable to studying the first year of a University of Exeter degree programme. The programme is specifically designed for international students who show academic promise but who do not meet the University’s academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. The Diploma is suitable for international students who have studied A levels, International Baccalaureate, a recognised Foundation programme or an international equivalent. Successful completion of the Diploma programme (subject to achieving the specified grades for progression) offers direct entry to Year 2 of a select number of undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University of Exeter Business School and College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. The Diploma programme lasts for three terms or approximately nine months and has intakes in both September and January. Around 80 per cent of the course is devoted to subject that relate directly to your proposed degree programme. All students take Academic English Language and Study Skills within the context of your academic discipline, which accounts for approximately 20 per cent of classes, and covers reading, writing, listening and speaking.
into university of exeter ENTRY DATA DEGREE PROGRAMMES
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
TYPICAL OFFER
Foundation
Satisfactory completion of high school qualifications and minimum English language score
Offers are made on an individual basis, but will require evidence of academic success and competence in English
Diploma
Satisfactory completion of high school, recognised foundation programme or first year of overseas university degree qualifications and minimum English language score
Offers are made on an individual basis, but will require evidence of academic success and competence in English
A fuller list of recognised qualifications can be found by following the ‘In your country’ link at www.exeter.ac.uk/international Students with less than IELTS 5.0 can enrol on an INTO English for University Study course for an appropriate period – see our website www.into.uk.com/exeter for further details. Typical Offer Please read the important information about our Typical Offer on page 157. For full and up-to-date information on applying to Exeter and entry requirements, including requirements for other types of qualification, please see www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications