Academic programmes
INTO Foundation programme
The INTO Foundation programme is designed for international students who have completed secondary schooling in theirown country. The programme prepares students for direct entry to first year undergraduate courses at the University of Exeter or other UK universities. On successful completion, students are awarded the University of Exeter Foundation Certificate which, subject to acceptable grades for specific degree programmes, offers entry to most UK universities. The INTO Foundation programme is three terms in length, with start dates in September and January, leading into the first year of an undergraduate degree.
There are currently four pathways:
• Humanities, Social Science, Law and Psychology;
• Computer Science, Engineering and Maths;
• Business Management, Economics, Finance and Accounting;
• Science.
Detailed programme information: click on the 'Foundation' page
INTO Diploma* programme
This is an advanced, one academic year course of study, which is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Subject to specified grades, for particular degrees, successful completion of the INTO Diploma programme enables students to enter the second year of a relevant undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter, or to apply for entry to similar degrees elsewhere. International students, already in the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree in their home country, can use the INTO Diploma as a convenient entry method to UK higher education without having to complete a Foundation programme. Mature students with relevant experience and academically gifted high school graduates can also use the INTO Diploma programme as a fast track into the second year of a UK undergraduate degree.
Detailed programme information: click on the 'Diploma' page
INTO Graduate Diploma* programme
The Graduate Diploma programme has been designed for students who have completed a first degree or diploma but who have not achieved the necessary academic qualification to enter directly onto a Master’s degree. Alternatively, it is for students who may have studied a different subject at undergraduate level and therefore do not yet have sufficient knowledge of their intended field of study at Master’s level. Students who pass the Graduate Diploma programme at the appropriate level are guaranteed a place on a related Master’s degree programme at the University of Exeter. Subject study is combined with academic English study and the development of the necessary skills for
successful study at this advanced level.
The following Graduate Diploma pathways are available:
• Graduate Diploma in Management*;
• Graduate Diploma in Finance*;
• Graduate Diploma in Law*‡;
• Graduate Diploma in Public Administration*‡.
* Programme name subject to final approval
‡ Programme pathway subject to final approval
Detailed programme information: click on the 'Graduate Diploma' page under 'Courses' on the website
