Postgraduate Prospectus 2012 University of E xeter

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International Exeter
We warmly welcome international students
and ensure that you have all the support you
need, both before you arrive and whilst you are
studying with us, to help you make the most of
your time in the UK.
The University is a welcoming multi-cultural
community – at present around 4,000 students
from over 130 countries, along with staff from
over 50 nationalities, contribute to a thriving
international community across our three
campuses. Ninety one per cent of international
students think Exeter is a good place to be,
while 93 per cent are satisfied with our expert
lecturers and 94 per cent are satisfied with the
International Office ▲ .
Before you apply
Entrance requirements
Our entry requirements vary by programme.
Some programmes accept a wide variety of
degree subjects whilst others expect you to
have studied the subject already at first degree
level. We usually require you to have, or expect
to obtain, at least a British Second Class
Honours or its international equivalent (which
may be higher where a class grading system
is used). Details of individual programme
requirements can be found in the subject
entries and general entry requirements for
research degrees on page 38. For information
on the equivalence of international
qualifications please see www.exeter.ac.uk/
international/students/yourcountry
English language requirements
Full details of the minimum English language
entry requirements for entry in the 2012/13
academic year can be found on our website at
www.exeter.ac.uk/pgenglishrequirements
If the results of your English test show
you need to improve your English before
commencing your studies you can attend a
preparation course at the INTO University of
Exeter Centre.
We accept the IELTS (International English
Language Testing System – academic version)
and TOEFL IBT test along with a number
of other English language tests. Details of
acceptable English language tests can be found
at www.exeter.ac.uk/pgenglishrequirements
Please note we do not accept TOEFL
Institutional Testing Programme (ITP). The
University recognises these language tests for
entry providing they were taken no more than
two years prior to the intended start of your
degree or pre-sessional English programme.
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A safe, student-friendly city within walking distance of both
Streatham and St Luke’s campuses, Exeter is consistently rated
as one of the best places to live in the UK for the quality of its
facilities, low crime rate and fantastic countryside.
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International Student Barometer, 2011