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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2022
CONTENTS
Discover university 1 Your money 49 Mathematics 106
Welcome to your university 2 Your application 52 Medical Imaging (Diagnostic
Our history 4 Qualifications and grade Radiography) 108
Committed to you 6 equivalencies 54 Medical Sciences 110
We’re dedicated to your Our subjects 56 Medicine 112
future 6 Accounting and Finance 60 Modern Languages and
The South West 8 Anthropology 62 Cultures 114
Our campuses 10 Arab and Islamic Studies 64 Natural Sciences 116
Streatham 10 Archaeology 66 Neuroscience 118
Penryn 12 Art History & Visual Culture 68 Nursing 120
St Luke’s 14 Biosciences 70 Philosophy 122
Our community 16 Business and Management 72 Physics and Astronomy 124
Our research 18 Classics and Ancient History 74 Politics and International
Your education 21 Communications 76 Relations 126
Expand your horizons 22 Computer Science and IT 78 Psychology 128
Build your own degree 24 Criminology 80 Renewable Energy 130
Helping you study 26 Data Science 82 Sociology 132
Supporting you 28 Drama 84 Sport and Health Sciences 134
Your future 30 Economics 86 Theology and Religion 136
Your career 30 Engineering 88 Pathways for International
Students 138
Your alumni community 32 English 90
Connect with us 142
Student life 35 Film & Television Studies 92
Key contacts 143
Meet our students 36 Flexible Combined Honours 94
How to get here 144
Exeter Students’ Guild 38 Geography and Environmental
Science 96 Visiting us 145
The Falmouth and Exeter
Students’ Union 39 Geology 98
Sport 40 History 100
Your wellbeing 42 Law 102
Arts, culture, entertainment Liberal Arts 104
and going out 44
Accommodation 46
Front cover image: Graphical representation of the University’s coat of
arms. This symbolises the historical associations of the University with the
locality. The triangular gold castle with three towers comes from Exeter’s
coat of arms and is thought to represent Rougemont Castle as alluded
to by the red background. The 15 gold bezants around the edge of the
shield are from Cornwall’s coat of arms, whilst the green cross on a white
background is from Devon County Council’s coat of arms. The theme of
learning is symbolised by the book with gold edges and a Latin inscription
translating roughly as ‘We follow the light’.
Contents 1
Our online Discover University
platform provides information,
advice and guidance for prospective
students, parents/guardians, teachers
and advisers about studying at
university.
exeter.ac.uk/discoveruniversity
Heart Building, Penryn Campus
exeter.ac.uk
2 Welcome to your university
WELCOME TO YOUR
UNIVERSITY
90% 20 10 FOR YRS
90% employment rate.1 One of the best Top 20 in all UK league tables since 2011.3
universities in the world.2
University of Sanctuary
Stand Alone Pledge
Care Leavers Covenant
Stonewall Diversity Champion
Athena Swann Gender Charter
Success for all.4 We have been praised by both the local More than 400
authority and Public Health England on programmes in
our approach to the pandemic. 40 subject areas.
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90% of graduates in or due to start employment or further study 15 2
Rated 5 Star by QS 2020; 164th in QS World University Rankings 2021;
months after graduating. HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017–18. 174th in THE World University Rankings 2021.
exeter.ac.uk
Welcome to your university 3
Forum Piazza, Streatham Campus
A world-class, Sustainability University Rated gold in the Teaching
research-intensive of the Year.5 Excellence Framework 2017.
university.
Green Flag Award-winning Over 27,000 students Regularly top 5 in British
campuses in Devon and Cornwall. from over 150 countries. Universities and Colleges
Sport since 2011.
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2th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide and the
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S ustainability Award Winners at The
Complete University Guide; 16th in the Guardian University Guide 2021. Guardian University Awards 2020.
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4 Our history
OUR HISTORY
We’ve been dedicated to discovery and changing
lives through education since 1851 when the Exeter
Schools of Art and Science were founded.
In 1922 we became the University College
of the South West.
In 1955 we became the University of Exeter.
In 1978 St Luke’s College of Education (established
1840) joined us.
In 1993 Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall
(established 1888) merged with us.
In 2004 we opened the Penryn Campus, expanding
the provision of higher education in Cornwall.
Today we’re a member of the Russell Group,
recognised for both our research and teaching
excellence.
We’re still dedicated to discovery.
We’re still changing lives through education.
We can change yours.
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Streatham Campus, early 1970s
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6 Committed to you
COMMITTED
TO YOU
We’re dedicated to your future
Covid-19 has changed the world dramatically, and although at the time
of writing safe and effective vaccines are being rolled out, we do not
know how the pandemic will continue to affect our lives in the future.
What we do know is that we are absolutely ● roviding significant additional wellbeing
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committed to your education, health and support, with welfare teams to talk to
wellbeing. We have taken significant and effective ● Expanding IT support to help online learning.
steps against Covid-19, both in our student and
academic communities on our campuses and via A safe learning environment
our crucial research into the disease and how We won’t let Covid-19 get in the way of your
to treat it. educational experience. Flexibility is key to this,
and wherever we can and when it is safe to do
We cannot say exactly what life will be like at the
so, we will offer face-to-face teaching on our
University of Exeter in 2022 when you come to
campuses. Our aim is to ensure you continue
study with us – whether you will need to wear
to receive the exceptional education that you
masks or how we will deliver your teaching –
expect. This incorporates different ways of
but we can guarantee that we will do our best
learning, and allows you to switch easily between
to make you feel safe, valued and able to flourish
structured, on-campus and online learning as
no matter what circumstances we may find
needed. You will have access to your tutors, as
ourselves in.
well as our Covid-19 secure campus, your circle
Steps we’ve taken already of friends and the support you need from the
We’ve taken serious measures to help our university community.
students follow guidelines and keep safe since
the pandemic began, including:
Helping to tackle the virus
We’ve been at the heart of the Covid-19 response
● Providing tests on campus for students and staff through our research expertise, working closely
● Delivering food packages to isolating students with the NHS, Public Health England, councils
● Providing online ‘boredom-buster’ packages, and other bodies to tackle the virus and support
with free subscriptions for films, etc. economic recovery. Our research into Covid-19
has covered analysis of clinical data to aid
● S upporting students isolating in accommodation treatments, and understanding the economic
during holidays, with key services all available and social impacts of the pandemic around the
● Developing online schemes connecting world so we can aid the global recovery.
isolating students
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Committed to you 7
The University has been great at keeping us
informed with regular emails, and they have been very open
about what’s going on. They supported us with being able
to defer exams till the summer, which is really great.
Evie, studying History.
The University has definitely supported me during the
pandemic. As a result of Covid-19 my family and I experienced financial
difficulties, but I received a Pandemic Hardship Fund from Exeter, which
really helped. The application was quick and easy and put no stress on
me. Even now I can reapply if I find myself in that situation again; it’s
nice to know I can get more support if I need it.
The quality of teaching is still there and we still have the chance to ask
our lecturers questions. I’m more engaged this year and I feel like I’m
getting more done due to the amount of online resources we now
have. We have pre-recorded lectures and still have online seminars
where we get the chance to ask questions and discuss topics.
Ernestina, studying LLB Law with Business.
The University has put a lot of mental health support in place
during the pandemic. The Wellbeing Team was great at supporting me
whether it was on the academic side, getting extensions for work, or on
a counselling side just talking through any issues that have come up.
Ellie, studying Philosophy.
I’ve seen how much work has gone into the learning platform,
so I appreciate there are advantages and disadvantages. The learning
platform is much more organised than before, you have everything
in one place – the lectures and slides, the forums where you can ask
questions – and you have the flexibility if you can’t attend the lecture,
and for international students I think that’s really beneficial. It was a
good experience studying online.
Constantine from Romania, studying Business and Management.
Student quotes taken in January 2021.
exeter.ac.uk
8 The South West
THE SOUTH WEST
With beautiful, green campuses in Devon and Cornwall, we’re a
university of the whole South West. Our campuses offer a mix
of historic buildings and modern facilities, but there’s plenty
more to explore on the doorstep – including beautiful beaches,
spectacular countryside, and exciting culture, food and arts.
Exeter and Devon Penryn and Cornwall
With fabulous coastline and national As well as the scenic beaches and dramatic
parks, Devon is consistently recognised clifftop views, Cornwall has a rich history
as offering the best quality of life in of artistic and scientific innovation,
the country. epitomised by Tate St Ives and its
pioneering environmental technology.
Could there be a more A buzzing beach babe
perfectly located city? It has two that’s as close as Britain gets
national parks and plenty of to the California/Barcelona
coastline on the doorstep. city-by-the-sea lifestyle.
Top 10 places to live 2017, Top 10 places to live 2019,
The Times. The Times.
exeter.ac.ukThe South West 9
Exmouth seafront, Devon
exeter.ac.uk10 Our campuses
OUR CAMPUSES
Streatham, Exeter
One of the most beautiful campuses in the country, our Streatham
Campus on the edge of Exeter in Devon offers an unrivalled study
environment, with parkland and gardens to enjoy throughout the year.
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1 The Forum 9 The Great Hall 15 Amory 22 Lafrowda
2 Devonshire House 10 Living Systems 16 Hatherley 23 Cornwall House
3 Northcote House Institute 17 The Business School 24 East Park (new for
4 Queen’s 11 Mardon and 18 Laver 2020)
5 Physics Holland Hall 19 The Chapel 25 Geoffrey Pope
6 The Sports Park 12 Birks Grange Village 20 The Old Library 26 Cricket Field Court
7 Washington Singer 13 INTO Exeter 21 Reed Hall 27 Hoopern Valley
8 Roborough 14 Harrison and gardens 28 Innovation Centre
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OUR CAMPUSES
Penryn, Cornwall
Our innovative Penryn Campus in Cornwall has stunning buildings set
in a beautiful location close to the waterside town of Falmouth. Shared
with Falmouth University, it is a unique place to study.
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1 Tremough House 5 Science and 11 Sports Centre 16 Tremough
and The Annexe Engineering 12 Glasney Student Innovation Centre
2 Environment and Research Support Village 17 Multi-use games area
Sustainability Facility (SERSF) 13 Tremough Barton 18 Academy of Music
Institute (ESI) 6 Stella Turk building Cottages and and Theatre Arts
3/4 Daphne du Maurier 7 The Exchange Farmhouse 19 Penryn
building 8 The Heart 14 Renewable Energy 20 Falmouth
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building 15 Little Wonders
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OUR CAMPUSES
St Luke’s, Exeter
St Luke’s, in the heart of Exeter in Devon, has been home to teaching
in education since 1855. Now education, sport and medical students
enjoy its vibrant collegiate atmosphere and historic setting.
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1 Medical School 3 North Cloisters 7 Richards building 11 Holnicote
building 4 Haighton Library 8 Cross Keys 12 Streatham Campus
2 Giraffe House 5 The Sports Hall 9 Smeall building 13 Private halls of
study space 6 Baring Court 10 South Cloisters residence
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exeter.ac.uk16 Our community
OUR COMMUNITY
By coming to study with us you’ll be joining a student community
of more than 27,000 people at three campuses across the South
West. Our students are some of the most satisfied in the UK – they
consistently rate us highly for overall student satisfaction in the
National Student Survey – and come from all around the world and
from every conceivable background.
Whether you’re based at Penryn, St Luke’s Joining us from abroad
or Streatham, you’ll find the same thing – If you’re joining us from outside the UK we will
engaged, inclusive and safe communities of help make your journey as smooth as possible.
people who come together around shared We make regular visits to schools and education
interests and values. What brings you together exhibitions abroad where we can answer
could be that you live in the same halls, study questions and help you apply. We run airport
the same course, worship at the same place, pick-up and international buddy schemes to help
belong to the same society or sports club – you get to campus safely and settle in. We also
or just that you keep bumping into each other guarantee accommodation to unaccompanied
in the library or a cafe. first-year international students.
Staff Students Alumni
5,100 27,000 145,000
Academic Undergraduates Countries
2,500 21,500 180+
Professional International students
2,600 5,000+
Countries
150+
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Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/study/international
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Outside The Exchange, Penryn Campus
I got into the University of Exeter through clearing. Studying
BEng Energy Engineering in Penryn, Cornwall, has been a great
experience, including beautiful scenery, helpful and supportive staff,
friendly locals, hundreds of interesting activities – off and on campus –
and much more.
Lecturers and support staff are easy to approach and willing to help,
which has helped me get the most out of university life. Not only
I have I learnt a huge amount, but I also have had some wonderful
experiences both academically and socially. Every single activity and
lesson has made me more confident and strengthened my skills, from
being a society committee member to an intern on campus.
Pimonpan
from Thailand studied Energy Engineering at
the Penryn Campus. She graduated in 2020
and started working as a KTP associate with
the University of Exeter and an SME company
in Penryn called Inyanga Marine Project.
exeter.ac.uk18 Our research
OUR RESEARCH
We don’t just teach; we also research. This could be experiments
in a lab if you’re a physicist, or observations in the field if you’re
a bioscientist. Social scientists might examine large data sets to
understand behavioural patterns, and humanities researchers
might interrogate ancient manuscripts. There are as many ways
of researching as there are researchers.
98% of our research is Ranked 9th in Europe for A Russell Group research-
rated as world leading or scientific performance by intensive university.
internationally recognised. 1 CWTS Leiden. 2
Our research is at the heart of what we do – it Recent research
creates the textbooks you study and the lectures ● s haping the global response to antimicrobial
you attend, so you’re always engaging with the resistance in the water
latest thinking and discoveries. Our climate
change and sustainability research is amongst the
● sing drone surveys and computer
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most cited and influential in the world, but we modelling to plot extreme arctic erosion
also have expertise in fields as diverse as: ● eveloping an app that uses AI to detect,
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prevent and treat mental health
● anti-microbial resistance
● creating the biggest divorce law reform
● diabetes and dementia for 50 years: ‘no fault’ divorce
● identities and beliefs ● eveloping a 7-point plan to battle the climate
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● the future of work. emergency via economic reform
You might even get to help make those ● identifying Positive Tipping Points to solve
discoveries yourself – many of our undergraduate the climate crisis, helping to regenerate
students have the chance to become part of a ecosystems and sustain the electric vehicle
research project in their final year, giving a taste revolution
of what a Masters or PhD could be like. ● use of virtual reality headsets in living well
with dementia.
Find out more about our research: exeter.ac.uk/research
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exeter.ac.ukOur research 19
I’m a bit like an environmental detective,
investigating relationships between humans
and the environment, or looking for evidence of
environmental change.
I am pioneering new techniques to find environmental
‘tracers’ in a range of different samples, and I’ve been
involved in lots of exciting projects. These include
classifying biomarkers in ice cores from Antarctica,
identifying microparticles and plastics in fatbergs,
reconstructing air pollution histories in Chinese
megacities and characterising the growth of
microorganisms for biofuels research.
I fell in love with research whilst completing
my undergraduate dissertation project –
a key moment that has shaped my career
as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. An
important part of my research has been to
assess how air pollution has changed since the
Industrial Revolution in Merseyside using records
from urban ponds. I have seen first-hand the impact
humans have on air quality, and how there has
been a sharp rise in pollution from fossil fuels
over the last few decades.
My research has made me passionate about
reducing my own personal environmental
impact and I now live in a tiny-off grid house
with my family. A firm supporter of the
current social movement for climate action,
I’m proud to work here. The University
has declared a climate emergency and is
committed to protecting the environment
for all our futures.
Dr Ann Power
Postdoctoral Research Fellow,
The BioEconomy Centre, Biosciences.
Reed Hall Gardens, Streatham Campus
exeter.ac.uk20 Your education
It was fantastic to be welcomed as a mature student with a
university as prestigious as Exeter. The lifestyle and learning methods
here perfectly suited me.
Liz, studying Environmental Science at our Penryn Campus.
Penryn Campus library
exeter.ac.ukYour education 21
YOUR EDUCATION
A university education isn’t about being taught – it’s about directing
your own learning and taking an active part in creating knowledge.
Excellence in teaching There are multiple opportunities to work with
and research us to improve your education experience, via
We are one of very few UK universities to Student-Staff Liaison Committees, change projects
be both a member of the prestigious Russell and more.
Group and have a gold award from the Teaching
Excellence Framework (TEF), evidence of An international education
our established international reputation for Interacting with people from different
excellence in both teaching and research. cultures and backgrounds is a crucial part of
university education. Our international learning
Working together community and study and work abroad schemes
We support all of our students, irrespective of give you meaningful opportunities to engage
background, in helping them succeed and realise with new perspectives, ideas and challenges,
extraordinary ambitions. To do this we work helping you become more accepting, more
together, within a diverse and international informed and more able to fulfil your potential.
community, to equip you with the skills and attitude By graduation you will be a proactive, resilient
you need. In return we ask you to challenge yourself and creative critical thinker, ready to make a
– and us – intellectually at every step. positive difference to the world.
How we teach and how you learn
University is different to school, and depending on your course you may learn in ways you’ve
never experienced before. These are just a few:
Presentation or talk on a particular topic. Can be interactive and forms a basis for further
LECTURE
reading, questioning and thought.
Classroom session focused on a particular topic or project. Typically involves guided discussion
SEMINAR
in a smaller group than a lecture.
One-to-one or small group meeting with your tutor involving supervision, feedback or detailed
TUTORIAL
discussion on a topic, project or piece of work.
Practical application of a particular skill or technique. Examples include a laboratory class,
WORKSHOP
artefact handling, language conversation or sports match.
Practical work conducted at an external site. Examples include survey work, data collection,
FIELDWORK
excavations and explorations.
SELF-DIRECTED Private reading, informal discussion groups and other forms of self-directed studying will make
LEARNING up a significant amount of your learning.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/study
exeter.ac.uk22 Your education
YOUR EDUCATION
Expand your horizons
Studying with us can take you much further than Exeter and Penryn. Field trips
and opportunities to study or work abroad are a key feature of many of our
degrees, and we’re committed to providing opportunities to expand your
horizons whatever the circumstances.
Study / work abroad Africa, conducting archaeological digs
A placement year abroad – either in Romania or taking advantage of the
working or studying – as part of your living laboratory on our doorstep in the
degree can help you develop a range South West, our students can be found
of valuable skills. You could pick up doing fascinating things in all sorts
a new language, learn about different of locations. You can find full details
cultures and make lifelong friends. of field trip modules in our online
Many destinations are in English programme pages.
speaking countries or universities, so
you don’t necessarily need to know Summer schools
another language. You can also take advantage of
international study opportunities
Field trips during the summer vacation. Last
Fieldwork is an essential part of many year more than 120 of our students
of our degrees, and an exciting optional took part in summer schools or other
extra for many others. Whether short-term programmes in a wide
you’re exploring reserves in South range of countries.
Kenya Field Course 2017
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/studyabroad/outbound
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I was impressed at how much
emphasis the course placed on
translating what you’ve learnt in class into
real-world applications through the means
of conducting your own field studies on
the many field trips built into the course.
Because of this, I’ve had the opportunity
to study alpine ecology in Spain and I’m
now looking forward to the Galapagos
field course in January.
Another aspect of the course that appealed
to me was its emphasis on enhancing
employability by gaining professional
experience with academics. To date, I’ve
worked alongside our academics in exciting
places like Cyprus and Borneo. Needless
to say, these experiences have been hugely
rewarding.
Jeffrey
from Penryn, graduate in Zoology.
exeter.ac.uk24 Your education
YOUR EDUCATION
Build your own degree
We have several ways that you can shape your degree, from multidisciplinary courses like Liberal
Arts and Natural Sciences, to the opportunity to study modules from outside your main subject.
Flexible Combined Honours (FCH) Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences
FCH lets you combine any two or even three Our two flagship multidisciplinary programmes
subjects from across the entire university, as let you study complementary subjects. In
long as they can be timetabled together and Liberal Arts you choose a major from the
you meet any entry criteria. You can choose humanities or social sciences, and core Liberal
how you split your credits between each Arts modules introduce real-world issues
subject and build your own bespoke degree. and skills that cut across disciplines. Natural
What you choose to study determines the Sciences gives you a foundation across the
exact wording on your degree certificate sciences before allowing you to specialise.
when you graduate. See pages 94–95. See pages 104–105 (Liberal Arts) and pages
116–117 (Natural Sciences).
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Free-choice modules Work experience and
You can usually study up to 30 credits outside study abroad
of your subject each year – out of 120 total – Many of our degrees offer ‘year abroad’
assuming timetabling works and you meet any options. These give you either a professional
necessary criteria. You could add a Marketing work placement or a year’s study at one
module to your English degree, drop some of our prestigious international partner
Philosophy into Computer Science or study universities. Usually taken during your third
a new language – it’s completely up to you. year of study, this additional year will provide
you with valuable skills attractive to global
Foreign Language Centre (FLC) employers. Many work placements are also
The FLC offers daytime credit-bearing available in the UK.
language modules that you can integrate into
See individual course pages online for details:
your degree and evening language courses
exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
you can study alongside your degree. Some of
these courses offer an accreditation, allowing
you to gain an additional qualification on top
of your degree.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/humanities/flc
Forum Expo Lab, Streatham Campus
exeter.ac.uk26 Your education
YOUR EDUCATION
Helping you study
We constantly work with our students and assess developments and trends in studying and learning
techniques so we can keep our studying resources and spaces modern and functional.
Libraries rehearsal studios and costume collections
We have dedicated libraries on all our for Drama, to laboratories and clean rooms
campuses, and our Streatham and Penryn for sciences.
libraries are usually open 24/7 during term
Find out more on our individual subject
time. We have more than 1 million printed
websites: exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
books across our campuses. And this is just
the tip of the iceberg – we have even more
IT services
digital resources than physical books, and our
From the iExeter mobile app and student portal
collections are expanding all the time. We
– where you can access your timetable, email,
also manage several internationally important
library account and much more – to our high-
collections of manuscripts and rare items via
speed wired and wireless network across our
our Special Collections and The Bill Douglas
campuses and halls of residence, we make sure
Cinema Museum.
you have all the IT support you need to succeed.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/library
Digital learning
Learning spaces We offer a high quality digital learning
For our students who prefer to study on experience, providing the flexibility to study
campus, we provide quiet and group study wherever you are.
spaces across our campuses. Most of our
We’ll support you to get the most out of
major academic buildings have study spaces
our learning technologies: our Digital Hub is
and computer rooms available, with wifi
available online and in-person at our Streatham
and power sockets.
and Penryn campuses. You can use the Digital
Hub to brush up on your digital know-how
Facilities and get to grips with new tech through bitesize
Each of our subjects maintains the highest
videos, written guides and real-time help with
level of specific learning facilities – from
an expert.
I did a lot of research when it came to choosing which universities
I wanted to apply to and Exeter really stood out. It allowed me to do
a combined honours course, both sides of which had some of the best
teaching reputations in the UK.
Zoe, studying English and Film at our Streatham Campus.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/study
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I’m from Houston, Texas, and did a Classics degree in Austin before
teaching English in the Middle East and then doing my Masters and
PhD in Australia. My work steadily got more political and I’m now a feminist
philosopher in the Politics department. My work is about what has to happen
to make women politically active. This gets left out of feminism because we
can go straight for the political, but the personal is crucial.
My classes are a community. A lot of my pedagogy is quite conservative –
I love reading books, taking my time – but I also like to disrupt expectations.
I get my classes to paint, to watch difficult films
together and talk about them afterwards,
to examine their privileges. I encourage
students to realise they’re not so cool,
not so polished, they’re just a person,
and so is everyone else, and it’s okay to
be vulnerable. It’s about creating a space
where it’s okay to make mistakes and
learn from them. Nobody starts with
a well-informed, fully articulated view – to
get to a place of political action you have
to be wrong, you have to talk your way
through stuff with other people.
I know students won’t remember every
detail I teach. They don’t need to
know everything that Simone
de Beauvoir said to get a
job. What they learn from
me, I hope, is how to
move about the world
more ethically, how
to consider others
more carefully, and
ultimately how to
trust themselves.
Dr Sarah Drews Lucas
Lecturer in Political Theory,
Students’ Guild Lecturer of the Year 2019.
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SUPPORTING YOU
Getting used to life at university is exciting, but it can also be
challenging. Whatever your situation, and whatever help you
need, we are here to support you.
Students with disabilities Student carers
We support students with chronic We have several initiatives to support students
medical conditions, physical or sensory with caring responsibilities, including financial
impairments, mental health difficulties assistance and academic and career support.
and learning difficulties.
Asylum seekers and refugees
Care-experienced students We’re proud to welcome asylum seekers
We work with young people, carers, foster and refugees to study with us, and we
families, social services, virtual schools and offer financial assistance including the
organisations to support progression to HE. Sanctuary Scholarship.
Students without LGBTQ+
family support We support equality and diversity at all
We’ve proudly taken the Stand Alone our campuses through LGBTQ+ and pride
Pledge to provide support for students societies, and our LGBTQ+ Staff Network.
who are estranged from their families.
Faith and religion
Mature students We welcome students, staff and visitors
Anyone starting a degree over the age from all faith backgrounds, as well as those
of 21 is a mature student. We welcome from none. We support different lifestyles
applicants not coming to us directly and promote mutual respect and tolerance.
from school or college, and who may
be returning to education.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/students/wp-support
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Queen’s Cafe, Streatham Campus
Exeter was a university that stood out. I first came here
for an Exeter Scholars summer school in Year 10, as my school
qualified under widening participation. I was also fortunate
enough to receive a contextual offer, coming from a low income
single-parent family and from an area of low participation in
higher education.
Experiencing the campus on open days told me
this was the university for me. I remember
that the University took an active interest
in me as a student, which put me at ease
instantly. My advice to others is to visit
Exeter!
As leading academics in their field, the
University’s lecturers have never failed
to engage me. From looking at medieval
manuscripts housed in the University library
to travelling to historical archives in London,
History at the University of Exeter has been
a truly immersive experience.
Being a first-generation university student,
I was worried about fitting in at university
and making friends. However, the chance
to be a student ambassador, a committee
member for two societies and even to
play table tennis for the University has
helped me make some incredible friends
and has made for an unforgettable
experience more diverse than I could
ever imagine.
Conor
from Swindon, graduate in History,
Streatham Campus.
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YOUR FUTURE
Your career
Our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and have gone
on to be politicians, pop stars, activists, scientists, entrepreneurs,
judges, writers and more. Building a better life is one of the key
reasons for going to university. We will help you gain the skills
and experience to compete in the global job market or go on to
Masters or PhD study – whichever you want to do.
Our degrees are designed to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship,
a global outlook, leadership, teamwork, analytical skills, resilience
and imagination – all qualities employers are looking for.
Our dedicated careers service has won national We also offer:
awards for its work to help you get the career ● employability modules in degrees
you want after you graduate. Our support and ● interview guidance and coaching
services include:
● psychometric testing – to find out what
● careers information, advice and guidance
kind of job suits you
● multiple careers fairs, including ● employer presentations and mentoring
industry-specific fairs
● CV and job application guidance
● work placements at home and abroad
● skills sessions
● socialenterprise and student entrepreneur
support to start your own business ● career and personal development
workshops
● a ward-winning sector specific work
experience and training schemes. ●
extensive careers library and online
resources
● alumni careers networking and events.
If you’re not sure what you want to do, we can help you figure that
out when the time is right – our careers services are available forever
after you graduate: exeter.ac.uk/study/careers
90%
90% of graduates in or due
We work with 95% of students A top 100 institution
over 9,000 active to start employment or undertake some type of in the QS World
organisations / further study 15 months work experience during University Rankings for
employers. after graduation. 1 their time with us. employer reputation.
1
HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18.
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Language training Degree Apprenticeships
Our Foreign Language Centre – at We’re proud to offer Degree Apprenticeships,
our Streatham and Penryn campuses – innovative new courses that combine university
can help you learn or improve your study with paid work in a professional role related
language skills. Our courses include to your degree.
daytime undergraduate modules as ● No fees
part of your degree and certified ● Earn a salary while studying
evening classes (at Streatham). You
can learn a language from scratch or ● Great employment prospects
develop one you’ve studied previously. ● Full University of Exeter degrees
Streatham: British Sign Language // We deliver Degree Apprenticeships in partnership
French // German // Italian // Japanese // with employers, so you could find yourself working
Korean // Mandarin Chinese // Spanish. for an amazing company. Partners have included:
IBM // The Met Office // BT // Laing O’Rourke // Airbus.
Penryn: French // Spanish // Chinese //
German (subject to demand). Because new Degree Apprenticeships can become
available at any time, we list all our opportunities
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/flc online: exeter.ac.uk/degreeapprenticeships
Career Zone, Streatham Campus
exeter.ac.uk32 Your future
YOUR FUTURE
Your alumni community
Once you graduate you become OVER
an alum, and automatically join a
supportive global community of
graduates eager to help you achieve
145,000 4,233
ALUMNI DONATED
ALUMNI IN 183
your potential. Our alumni do amazing COUNTRIES. LAST YEAR (2019/20).
things, and we hope you’ll want you
1,106
to keep in touch, tell us your story,
and share your wisdom and expertise
with our future students.
£66,000,000
RAISED IN THE ALUMNI
Our global alumni community of LAST 8 YEARS.
VOLUNTEERED
volunteers and network groups 10,249 HOURS
supports our students and graduates LAST YEAR.
by organising careers events, social
activities, and by offering local advice
to study or work abroad students.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/alumnisupporters
Graduation, Streatham Campus
exeter.ac.ukYour future 33
I’m a fast-streamer in the Civil Service,
and the Fast Stream is a development programme
run by the government to nurture people with
ambition, enterprise and potential to become
future leaders. I’m a generalist, which means
I’ve done three different roles on the scheme;
operational, policy and corporate. I’ve
worked in the Cabinet Office, Foreign
Office and HMRC, and advised on
higher education policy between the
UK and Tunisia, the country my
parents are from.
I studied Politics and International
Studies at Penryn, the most
beautiful campus in the country,
and where I met my wife. My
lecturers and tutors emphasised that
the world is out there to be changed,
and that was planted in me on my
very first day. Given the intimate
settings you have on your course,
where lectures feel like seminars and
seminars feel like small coffee breaks,
that really helps in life in government
where you’re in an intimate setting with
ministers, advising them on the most
important policy changes that need to
be made to better society.
I am the ambassador for the Civil Service
Fast Stream, and as part of my role I went
back to the Penryn Campus where I studied to
deliver a guest lecture on what it’s like to work
in the Civil Service and in government. I spoke
to students and ran through mock assessment
centres, what my day is like, and how to best
prepare themselves for life in government.
Oussama
from London, graduated in Politics and
International Studies at our Penryn Campus, 2016.
Oussama is a Policy Advisor in the EU Member State Engagement Team.
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Cross Keys, St Luke’s Campus
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STUDENT LIFE
Your experience at university is about much more than
studying. Societies, sports, student media and nightlife
are some of the activities that people talk about most
enthusiastically. You might also be living away from
home for the first time, so cooking, cleaning, laundry
and looking after yourself are just as important if you’re
going to get the most out of university.
Whichever of our campuses you study at, you’ll have
lots of opportunities to try new things, develop existing
hobbies and skills, or do more of what you love. Your
university experience can be anything you want it to be.
The next few pages show you a little bit of what it’s like
to study with us in Devon and Cornwall – where you
might live, the societies you could join, and much more.
Meet our students 36 Wellbeing 42
Your Students’ Unions 38 Entertainment and culture 44
Sport 40 Accommodation 46
Our students are some of the most
satisfied in the UK – their opinions about
the quality of their experience consistently
rate us highly for overall student
satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/study/life
exeter.ac.uk36 Student life
STUDENT LIFE
Meet our students
What better way to really get to know what it’s like to
live, socialise and study at the University of Exeter than
to hear from our students and alumni themselves!
You can start to become part of our community Blogs
before you get here via our social channels. Read out student blogs on all kinds of topics
Whether you want to join the conversation to help prepare you for university, from
or just look at our students’ photos, you can accommodation to wellbeing and study tips.
find out about life at the University of Exeter blogs.exeter.ac.uk/students
and stay connected with us from application
through to graduation and beyond! @ExeterUniLife Student
takeovers
uniofexeter
We have a dedicated Instagram account where
exeteruni our students and alumni run takeovers to
universityofexeter share their experience of being at the University
of Exeter, and offer advice and tips on how to
uniofexeter get the most out of your degree. Take a look
exeteruni at some of their posts and be sure to give the
account a follow! exeter.ac.uk/study/life/
university-of-exeter
meetourstudents
Unibuddy
Chat to one of our students on our Unibuddy
platform about student life or a particular
subject. exeter.ac.uk/study/life/ask-a-student
Find out more: exeter.ac.uk/study/life
exeter.ac.ukStudent life 37
Hello! My name is Molly. I joined @exebenchball in the
I am one of the University of Freshers’ Week last year. I just got
Exeter’s most recent alumni, having addicted to it after the taster session.
graduated as a doctor from my back It is the best way to relieve stress after
garden just three weeks ago! You join surviving a tough week (because most
me at a very exciting time, as later this training sessions are Fridays). Actually,
week I will be starting work in the this is my first time representing the
NHS as a junior doctor, three months Uni to participate in competitions!
earlier than planned, in order to help The University of Exeter provides lots
out at this very challenging time. of extracurricular activities for students
Molly, graduate in Medicine (BMBS). to join. Never be afraid of trying
May 2020. new things.
Jacky, studying Management with Marketing.
August 2020.
A fact about me: I was actually When moving to study at the
going to study Fine Art, but decided on Penryn Campus, I decided to move to
Maths at the last minute. So being the the city of Truro, roughly 8 miles from
Creative Director of @exetera (student- campus and easily accessible via bus
led magazine) allows me to fulfill my or train. Truro was perfect for me, in
passions! I am the Co-Welfare Secretary commuting to Uni as well as being central
of @euwbc and present my own radio to Cornwall enabling me to have access
show for the University! There’s so many to many of Cornwall’s idyllic coastal
opportunities to do really great things walks, beaches and attractions. Most
in EX4, so my advice – get involved! students live in Penryn and Falmouth, due
Go for it and immerse yourself in new to their proximity to campus and student
opportunities that will benefit you, others, night life, but it’s ok to be different and
your future and that make you happy. prefer the quiet life.
Scarlett, studying Mathematics. Zac, studying Zoology.
September 2020. May 2020.
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STUDENT LIFE
Exeter Students’ Guild
The Students’ Guild is your students’ union in Exeter and is
central to student life. You’re automatically a member of the
Guild from the moment you register as a student, so make
sure you take advantage of all the opportunities on offer.
Student advice and support
University can be an amazing experience,
but things don’t always go to plan. You
Representation might need some advice, information on
All students have a say in running the your rights, or help in finding support
Guild, and any student can stand to for the circumstances you face. The
be elected as a representative or an independent Advice Service offers a
Officer (like the Guild President and Vice range of confidential and impartial help.
Presidents). Student-led representation
is vital to drive change and make sure Fundraising and volunteering
students’ voices are heard. Dedicating time to charitable causes helps
you give something back to the local
Societies and activities community, and the Guild is keen to
The Guild helps our students run more help you help others. We have over
than 250 societies from Harry Potter to 10 fundraising groups raising money
climbing, snow sports to board games. for a range of local, national and
There’s even a society for playing hide and international causes.
seek! XPression FM, XTV, Razz Magazine
and Exeposé – our student paper – all Find out more about your Students’
give you the chance to get experience Guild: exeterguild.org
in student media too.
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The Falmouth and Exeter
Students’ Union
The Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union (the SU)
represents all students based in Cornwall, from both
Falmouth and Exeter universities. You automatically
become a member when you register as a student.
Fundraising and volunteering
RAD stands for Raise and Donate, and
that’s exactly what we support you
to do – raise for local, national and
Representation internationally recognised charities. The
The SU has a team of four student SU also provides opportunities for you
presidents – one each representing to volunteer in Cornwall, allowing you to
Falmouth and Exeter, and joint presidents try new experiences, develop skills and
for Welfare & Inclusivity and Student make a difference.
Experience. This ensures everyone is
represented and included. Events
When people think of a students’ union
Societies and activities it’s more than likely that the first word
There are more than 150 sports clubs and that comes to mind is events – and we
societies you can join at Penryn. You can put on some absolute crackers! On top of
get involved with everything from societies the outstanding Freshers’ programme we
relating to your studies to something a bit also host some pretty incredible events
more unusual, such as Parkour, Pokémon or throughout the year – as do our brilliant
Public Speaking. student groups.
Advice
The SU Advice Service’s primary role is
to deliver free, confidential, impartial
advice and guidance to all University of
Exeter, Cornwall and Falmouth
University students.
Find out more about our Falmouth
and Exeter Students’ Union:
thesu.org.uk
The Ram Bar, Streatham Campus
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STUDENT LIFE
Sport
Sport is an important part of the student experience,
and we believe sport and wellness should be embedded
in student life. We’re the #1 sports university in the
south of England and Wales, and we consistently finish
top 10 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport
(BUCS) rankings each year. Our sports societies and
fitness classes offer something for everyone, from yoga
and Balletfit to Ultimate Frisbee and jui-jitsu.
Penryn Facilities
Sport at Penryn is a lot about surfing and sailing ● Four-court sports hall
– Cornwall is one of the best locations in the ● Exercise studio
country for watersports. Beyond the waves ● 90-station gym
there is a huge range of sporting opportunities
available through the SU, including various ● Outdoor gym equipment
clubs (from Quidditch to Cornish Shinty), ● All-weather multi-use games area
ranging from competitive to recreational and
social. Many teams play in local leagues as
well as university competitions. The Students’
Union is registered with BUCS, and the Sports
Bursary Scheme provides additional funding for
students with exceptional sporting talent.
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Sports Park, Streatham Campus
Exeter
From performance programmes for elite water polo to taekwondo. There are also
athletes to intramural sports leagues for those coaching and volunteering opportunities that
who want to play casually, there’s something can enhance your involvement within sports
for everyone in Exeter. We have 50 sports and your CV.
clubs to choose from, from rugby to sailing,
Facilities Performance Programme
● 200+ station ● Devon Cricket Our Performance Programme gives assistance
fitness centre at Centre to top level student athletes in our Performance
our Streatham ● 4 squash courts Sports: Rugby Union // Hockey // Cricket // Golf
Campus // Netball // Tennis // Sailing
● Short-course golf
● 3 0+ station gym practice area
at our St Luke’s ● Outdoor 25 metre Scholarships
Campus Our Sports Scholarship Scheme is one of the
pool
● ater-based
W best in the UK. It provides a comprehensive
● Indoor 23 metre package of support and financial benefits of
hockey pitch
pool (St Luke’s up to £5,500 to help meet the needs of
● Sand-based Sports Centre)
all-weather individual athletes.
● Performance
surface and a 3G Find out more:
analysis suite
rubber-crumb exeter.ac.uk/sport/studentsport/
multi-sport pitch ● oat house on
B scholarshipsandperformancesport
Exeter canal
● Exeter Tennis
Centre ● Multi-games
grass pitches
I’m an international track cyclist so being able to combine
studying with sport was crucial. The University does a lot to keep
athletes in sport whilst studying. They work around my training
regime and provide financial support so I can race internationally.
Academic staff are just as enthusiastic; ultimately you gain skills
that you wouldn’t in everyday life.
Sylvi from Hereford, studying Medicine.
Exeter: exeter.ac.uk/sport
Penryn: fxplus.ac.uk/our-services/sports-recreation
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STUDENT LIFE
Your wellbeing
We care deeply about the health and wellbeing of every student.
From helping you through mentally and emotionally challenging
times like Covid-19, to ensuring that you have the learning
support in place from the moment you start your degree, and
we are committed to supporting you throughout your studies.
Wellbeing Centre, Streatham Campus
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Personal tutor Childcare
Primarily there to offer academic guidance, Owlets (Streatham Campus) and Little Wonders
your personal tutor can also give you pastoral (Penryn Campus) offer nursery places for students
support and direct you to specialist services if and staff with young children.
you need them.
Exeter: owlets-nursery.co.uk
Penryn: littlewondersnurseries.com/penryn
Healthcare
While studying with us you should register
with a general practitioner (GP). Streatham and
Religious provision
Our multifaith Chaplaincy provides a
Penryn both have provision on campus from local
welcoming and supportive environment for
doctors, and St Luke’s is served by the nearby
everyone, at all our campuses, irrespective
Heavitree Health Practice.
of faith or background.
Disability support Exeter: exeter.ac.uk/chaplaincy
We aim to do all we can to help you participate Penryn: fxplus.ac.uk/students/
fully in your studies. We strongly encourage you student-services/multifaith-chaplaincy
to declare any disabilities on your application form
so we can get in touch and plan your support Impartial advice
before you arrive – this doesn’t affect your The Students’ Guild (Exeter) and the Falmouth
application. and Exeter Students’ Union (Penryn) both offer
We can explore how your health and disability independent, confidential and impartial advice
may impact your course and university life. and help in response to problems you might have
This can include helping you apply for funding, relating to money, housing and academic matters.
such as Disabled Students Allowance. We can Exeter: exeterguild.org/advice
also help consider any adjustments you may need Penryn: thesu.org.uk/advice
and help you in creating an Individual Learning
Plan for your study needs. Settling in
Our Community Liaison Officer, Student
Emotional and mental Community Wardens and Residence Life Team
health support are all dedicated to helping you make Exeter
We offer a range of advice and support including your home-from-home. Between them they run
self-help, workshops, counselling and cognitive activities and offer out-of-hours assistance to help
behavioural therapy (CBT) to students at our all you settle in to both the local community and
our campuses. university accommodation.
exeter.ac.uk/students/az-services
Exeter: exeter.ac.uk/residencelifeteam
Penryn: fxplus.ac.uk/accommodation/reslife
Exeter: exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing
Penryn: fxplus.ac.uk/students/student-services
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STUDENT LIFE
Arts, culture, entertainment
and going out
There’s more to student life than studying – the friends
you’ll make and the experiences you have outside your
classes will help form the person you grow into. You’ll find
plenty of opportunity to explore music, art, theatre and
nightlife no matter which of our campuses you study at.
Our Arts and Culture Strategy places creativity at the heart
of all we think, imagine and do together, and works across
all of our Colleges and campuses. Our visual arts collection
contains works by significant artists including Bridget Riley,
Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron. Student societies
cater for every cultural interest you can imagine and plenty
you’ll have never heard of.
Exeter
The high proportion of students in Exeter – There are two music venues on Streatham
and its recent designation as one of only Campus – the Great Hall plays host to
five UNESCO Cities of Literature in the everyone from the Bournemouth Symphony
UK – makes for a buzzing, creative cultural Orchestra to Blossoms, while the legendary
scene. Independent shops and boutiques Lemon Grove showcases up-and-coming artists
are an essential part of the city’s character, and established cult favourites alike.
and local breweries power the city’s pubs.
On campus
Outdoor events and festivals are regular ● Northcott Theatre
features, and (literally) underground music ● The Lemon Grove
venues, a sizeable arts centre and independent ● The Great Hall
theatres ensure there’s plenty of potential ● Kay House Duryard (student music centre)
for great nights out. Add in an award-winning ● Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
museum, independent galleries, a couple of ● Sculpture Walk
multiplex cinemas, a selection of lively clubs ● Visual Arts Collection
and pubs, plus a thriving food and restaurant
In the city
culture, and Exeter punches way above the ● Picturehouse, Vue and Odeon cinemas
weight of its population for nights out and ● Exeter Phoenix, multi-artform venue
cultural activities. ● Royal Albert Memorial Museum
● The Cavern, music venue
● Barnfield Theatre, Cygnet Theatre
● Maketank, a performance making space
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Future Proof Your Body Performance Lab,
Roborough Studios, Streatham Campus
Penryn
The presence of Falmouth University on campus The Eden Project hosts outdoor concerts each
makes for a unique cultural student experience summer by artists like the Chemical Brothers,
in Penryn. Their Academy of Music and Theatre Foals and Kylie Minogue. Boardmasters in
Arts (AMATA) presents comedy, theatre, music Newquay combines great music with a world-
and dance performances. The Stannary is the class surfing competition, and the Masked Ball is
campus’s social hub, and one of Cornwall’s best a unique, immersive party in the quintessential
venues, hosting gigs and club nights. Cornish fishing village of Porthleven.
Falmouth itself has plenty of bars, restaurants On campus
and a lively cafe culture. It’s become the heart ● The Stannary
of Cornwall’s creative scene, with studios, ● Academy of Music and Theatre Arts
galleries and live music. The Poly – in an iconic
In the area
listed building – showcases film, theatre and ● Phoenix Cinema, Falmouth
comedy. Falmouth Art Gallery has a busy ● The Poly, Falmouth
calendar, and the National Maritime Museum, ● Minack, Porthcurno
Cornwall celebrates the influence of the sea ● Eden Sessions
on history and culture. ● Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Slightly further afield, the Minack is a unique ● Hall for Cornwall, Truro
theatre set in the cliffs high above the Atlantic ● Tate St Ives
Ocean, while Tate St Ives showcases some of the ● Sea Shanty Festival, Falmouth
best-loved British artworks of the 20th Century. ● Oyster Festival, Falmouth
Useful links: artsandcultureexeter.co.uk
exeter.ac.uk/study/life/culture
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