The INTO Exeter Foundation program prepares you for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate program at the University of Exeter. On successful completion, you will be awarded the University of Exeter Foundation Certificate, which, subject to acceptable grades for specific degree programs leads to guaranteed entry to one of the University of Exeter’s undergraduate degree programs, as well as entry to many UK universities. The program is designed for international students who have completed secondary schooling in their own country. The INTO Exeter Foundation program is three terms in length, with start dates in September and January leading to the first year of an undergraduate degree starting the following September.
There are currently four pathways: Humanities, Law and Social Science; Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics; Economics, Finance and Accounting; Science.
The University of Exeter is one of the UK’s most popular universities with around eight applications for every undergraduate place. Tracing its history back to various educational bodies created in the mid 1800s the University was awarded its own Charter (and degree awarding powers) in 1955. In the last 50 years, Exeter has developed into a three-campus university with approximately 14,000 full-time students, of which around 2,500 come from over 120 countries outside the UK.
Program Features
The INTO Exeter Foundation prepares you for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate program at university. The INTO University of Exeter Foundation has four pathways in: Humanities, Law and Social Science; Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics; Economics, Finance and Management Science.
Lasting one academic year (three terms), the program is the perfect preparation for international students planning undergraduate study at the University of Exeter. The qualification also enables you to prepare for study at a wide range of other UK universities. The program combines academic study, intensive English language preparation, study skills and cultural orientation.
The Foundation program offers a level of academic preparation comparable to UK secondary school and ensures that you meet the English language entry requirements for university study. This program allows you to complete an undergraduate degree in the UK within four years of starting the program.
It is designed in partnership with Exeter academics and quality assured by the University of Exeter. Successful completion of the INTO Exeter Foundation program leads to the award of the University of Exeter Foundation Certificate.
Students who successfully complete the INTO Foundation program are guaranteed a place at the University of Exeter, subject to meeting specified grades for appropriate degrees.
Subjects and Majors
Foundation in Humanities, Law and Social Science
INTO Exeter Foundation pathway in Humanities, Law and Social Science Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honors degrees in:
- BA Archaeology
- BA Geography
- BA Ancient History and Archaeology
- BA Classical Studies
- BA Classical Studies and Philosophy
- BA Classical Studies and Theology
- BA Classics
- BA Historical, Political and Sociological Studies
- BA History
- BA History and Ancient History
- BA History and Arabic Studies
- BA History and Archaeology
- BA History and Cornish Studies
- BA History and Geography
- BA History and Law
- BA History and Middle East Studies
- BA History and Politics
- BA History and Society
- BA International Relations
- BA Islamic Studies
- BA Latin and Arabic Studies
- BA Middle East Studies
- BA Philosophy
- BA Philosophy and Arabic Studies
- BA Philosophy and History
- BA Philosophy and Political Economy
- BA Philosophy and Politics
- BA Philosophy and Sociology
- BA Philosophy and Theology
- BA Politics
- BA Politics and Arabic Studies
- BA Politics and Cornish Studies
- BA Politics and Geography
- BA Politics and Law
- BA Politics and Sociology
- BA Sociology
- BA Sociology and Arabic Studies
- BA Sociology and Middle East Studies
- BA Sociology with European Study
- BA Theology
- BA Theology and Arabic Studies
- BA Theology and Islamic Studies
- LLB Law
- LLB Law with European Study
- BA or BSc Psychology
- BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences
Foundation in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
INTO Exeter Foundation pathway in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honors degrees in:
- BSc Information Technology Management for Business
- MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering
- BEng or MEng Civil Engineering
- BSc Computer Science with Industrial Placement
- MEng or BEng Electronic Engineering
- MEng or BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
- MEng or BEng Engineering
- MEng or BEng Engineering and Management
- MEng or BEng Materials Engineering
- BSc or MMath Mathematics
- BSc Mathematics and Physics
- BSc Mathematics with Accounting
- BSc Mathematics and Computer Science
- BSc Mathematics with Economics
- BSc Mathematics and Engineering
- BSc Mathematics with Finance
- BSc Mathematics with Management
- MEng or BEng Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Applied Geology
- BSc Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
- BSc Geography with Environmental Management
- BSc Geography, Environment and Society
- BEng Mining Engineering
- BSc Renewable Energy
- MPhys Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
- MPhys or BSc Physics
- MPhys or BSc Physics with Astrophysics
- BSc Physics with Medical Applications
- MPhys Physics with Medical Physics
- MPhys Physics with Professional Experience
- BSc Physics with Quantum and Laser Technology
- MPhys Quantum Science and Lasers
- Bsc Animal Behaviour
Foundation in Economics, Finance and Management
INTO Exeter Foundation pathway in Economics, Finance and Management Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honors degrees in:
- BA Accounting and Finance
- BA Accounting with Leadership
- BA Business Economics
- BA Business and Accounting
- BA Business and Accounting with European/international study / industrial experience
- BA Business and Management
- BA Economics
- BA Economics and Finance
- BA Economics and Politics
- BA Economics with Econometrics
- BA Economics with European/international study / industrial experience
- BSc Information Technology Management for Business
- BA Leadership and Politics
- BA Management with Leadership
- BA Management with Marketing
- BA Management with Tourism
- BSc Geography, Environment and Society
Foundation in Science
INTO Exeter Foundation pathway in Science Leading to University of Exeter undergraduate honors degrees in:
- BSc Biological Sciences
- BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
- BSc Biology and Animal Behaviour
- BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology
- BSc Conservation Biology and Geography
- BSc Evolutionary Biology
- BSc Molecular Biology
- BSc Zoology
- BSc Applied Geology
- BSc Engineering, Geology and Geotechnics
- BA or BSc Geography
- BSc Geography with Earth Systems Science
- BSc Geography with Environmental Management
- BSc Geography, Environment and Society
- BEng Mining Engineering
- BSc Renewable Energy
- MPhys Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
- BSc Human Biosciences
- BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences