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open daySATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 9AM – 3.30PM PENRYN, NR FALMOUTH, CORNWALL

Getting the Exeter experience and making the most of your visitOur Open Day is designed to help youfind out more about our CornwallCampus and help you decide if Exeter is the university for you. The day ispacked with opportunities for you tosee the full range of facilities, meetstaff and students and experience the atmosphere of the University foryourself. We hope that you will find the day interesting and enjoyable.

This brochure outlines all the activitiesand presentations on offer, enablingyou to select and prioritise the ones youwould like to attend. You may like to

use page 9 to help you plan your dayand ensure you fit in everything youwant to see. If throughout the day youhave any queries at all, please come tothe registration desk in the Refectorywhere we’ll be more than happy to help.Student Ambassadors wearing yellow t-shirts can be found across the campusand will also be happy to help you.

For detailed information about ourprogrammes, please visit our website:www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate

For further information about theOpen Day, contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office: tel: +44 (0)1326371801; email: cornwall@exeter.ac.uk

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The Cornwall Campus is a unique and inspiring

place to study. We offer degrees ranging from Law

to Renewable Energy and from English to Zoology.

The campus is constantly evolving and attracts

some of the world’s best academics. Students

choose the University of Exeter for its reputation;

they choose the Cornwall Campus for the fantastic

location and lifestyle that it has to offer.

We are here to provide you with as much

information as you need to help you decide where

to apply. Do make sure you take the time to find

out as much as possible about life as a student in

Cornwall. There will be staff and students around

all day to help answer your questions and tell you

what it’s really like to live and study in this

beautiful part of the country.The Student Recruitment Team will be on hand

all day at the registration desk in the Refectory

and we look forward to meeting you!STUDENT RECRUITMENT TEAM

Academic subject presentationsThese sessions give you the opportunityto learn more about the programmes onoffer at our Cornwall Campus. You’llhave the chance to experience studyingwith us first hand through interactiveactivities such as sample lectures andpractical sessions. Academic staff willalso be available to speak to you anddiscuss the detail of the programmes.

When: Academic presentations runfrom 10:00-14:00 and a timetable can be found on page 8.

Where: Details of rooms for eachacademic presentation can be found on page 8.

Academic and supportservices information fairAn academic and support servicesinformation fair will run throughoutthe day in the Refectory. Academic staff from each subject area and representatives from the followingsupport services will be available:Accommodation, Admissions, CareersAdvisory Service, Employability,Student Finance, the Students’ Union (FXU) and Welfare (includesAccessibility, Chaplaincy, Counsellingand the Nursery).

If you are interested in studying as part of our Flexible Combined Honoursscheme, a representative will be

available to talk to you throughout the day.

When: 09:00-15:00

Where: The Refectory

General presentationsA series of general presentations willrun throughout the day. Topics include:

Student financeA representative from the Students’Union will give an overview of thefinancial implications of university andexplore potential sources of fundingavailable to undergraduate students.This talk will also cover the additionalfinancial support provided by Exeter in the form of bursaries.

When: 10:45 and 14:00

Where: Chapel Lecture Theatre

Student life Hear from current students about what studying in Cornwall is really like – from their experience of theacademic programmes, support andfacilities, to what they get up to in their spare time on and off campus.

When: 09:15 and 12:30

Where: Chapel Lecture Theatre

Your UCAS application and applying to ExeterLed by a representative fromRecruitment and Admissions, this session will consider the UCASapplication process, including tipsand guidance on how to write anexcellent personal statement and whatAdmissions Tutors are looking for.

When: 10:00 and 13:15

Where: Chapel Lecture Theatre

Maximise your employability at Exeter This session will highlight the range of opportunities offered by Exeter foryou to develop the skills employerswant and maximise your employability.Topics covered will include the ExeterAward and Leadership Award schemes, skills training, work experience and volunteering opportunities.

When: 11:30 and 14:45

Where: Chapel Lecture Theatre

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Campus toursWalking tours of the campus will takeplace throughout the day and will be ledby student guides. e tours run subjectto demand so there is no need to book.e tours take in the whole campuswhich is very steep in parts – we would advise you to wear comfortablefootwear.

Alternatively there is a self-guidedwalking map of the campus which isavailable from the registration desk in the Refectory.

When: Every 15 minutes from 09:00until 14:15

Where: Inside Refectory by main steps

Accommodation toursGuided tours of our accommodationwill be leaving from inside theRefectory every 15 minutes from 09:00 until 14:15. ere is no need to book but these tours do getvery busy. We recommend you plan an accommodation tour around yoursubject and general presentations.

Alternatively you may wish to view our virtual tour at www.exeter.ac.uk/virtualtours or speak to staff on theaccommodation stand in the Refectory.

When: Every 15 minutes from 09:00until 14:15

Where: Inside Refectory

Camborne School of Mines (CSM) test mine visitCSM’s test mine is an undergroundfacility for explosive, mining practicalsand experimentation. If you areinterested in studying Geology orMining Engineering, optional visits tothe CSM underground test mine willtake place in the afternoon. Toursdepart by minibus at 13:30 and 14:30 and take approximately two and a half hours in total. All visitorsattending with prospective Geology/Mining Engineering students arewelcome but priority will be given toprospective students if demand is high.

Please pre-book for the tour if you haven’t already done so and re-confirm your booking on the day at our registration desk.Tel: +44 (0)1326 371801 or email: cornwall@exeter.ac.uk

Please note that the mine is entered atground level but the floor is wet, muddyand uneven in places. We recommend thatyou bring wellingtons/walking boots and a warm jacket.

When: 13:30 and 14:30

Where: Departs outside the LearningResource Centre (LRC) opposite mainreception

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Tours and visits

Our talks run throughout the day and a timetable with room locations can be found on page 8. Academic subjectpresentations will last no more than 50 minutes (except the test mine visitand optional Biosciences practicalsession – see below).

BiosciencesOur programmes in ConservationBiology and Ecology, EvolutionaryBiology and Zoology are taught bysome of the UK’s foremost biologists,working in conservation, ecology andevolution. Our conservation andecology degrees offer more direct fieldexperience than any other comparabledegrees in the UK. Our staff have closelinks with a wide range of conservationorganisations, many of whichcontribute guest lecturers to theseprogrammes. Our three-year degrees are now also available as four-yearprogrammes with study abroad. You

can also choose to study a JointHonours degree with Geography (BSc Conservation Biology andGeography) if you wish.

This session takes the form of a subjecttalk (approx. 45 mins) followed by anoptional sample practical lab session(approx. 45 mins).

When: Subject presentation 10:00 and 12:00Lab session 11:00 and 13:00

Where: Lecture Theatre A, Daphne du Maurier Building

Camborne School of MinesCamborne School of Mines (CSM)teaches programmes in Geology, MiningEngineering and Renewable Energy.CSM has an international reputationwithin industry and offers excellentopportunities for student placementsand graduate employment both in theUK and overseas.

This session begins with an overview of CSM, including their scholarshipscheme.

Following this session, you’ll be takento your choice of presentation aboutone of the three main subject areas:

GeologyOur Geology programmes have beendesigned to provide the skills andexperience relevant to potentialemployers and CSM has one of the best graduate geoscience employmentrecords in the UK. This presentationtakes place in our Geology TeachingLaboratory and provides a programmeoverview, including details of fieldwork and graduate destinations in the UK and overseas.

Mining EngineeringOur BEng Mining Engineeringgraduates are highly sought after byindustry both in the UK and aroundthe world. CSM offers excellent

Subject presentations

facilities including a state-of-the-artmineral analysis suite and is the onlydepartment in the UK to have its owntest mine for teaching and research.This session includes an overview of the programme and a tour of ourexcellent departmental facilities.

Renewable Energy Our Renewable Energy programmeshave been designed specifically to meet the needs of employers and offer excellent employmentprospects. They are practical,vocational programmes forindividuals seeking a professionalrole in the rapidly expanding andstrategically important energy sector.This session is held in our fullyequipped Renewable EnergyLaboratory.

When: 10:00 and 12:00

Where: Seminar Room H, Daphne du Maurier Building

Test mine visitIf you are interested in studyingGeology or Mining Engineering,optional tours to the CSMunderground test mine will take place in the afternoon. For details see page 4.

When: 13:30 and 14:30

Where: Departs outside theLearning Resource Centre (LRC)opposite main reception

EnglishEnglish at the Cornwall Campusfocuses on seminar-based teaching,where you’ll have the opportunity tocontribute regularly to discussionsand get to know staff and fellowstudents well. Our programmes arecharacterised by unique options inliterature and the environment. Wealso offer English as a Joint Honoursdegree with History or Geography, or you can study under our FlexibleCombined Honours scheme.

This session includes an informalintroduction to the structure andcontent of the degrees and a sampleseminar on the critical reading of aliterary text, with the opportunityfor participation and questions.

When: 11:00 and 13:00

Where: Seminar Room H, Daphne du Maurier Building

GeographyAs a Geography student you’ll havethe opportunity to study the latesttopics in the field, from climatechange to popular culture. You’llgain experience using the latest GISsystem, remote sensing and digitalmapping software and you’ll havethe opportunity to carry out work-based study and a range of fieldwork. We also offer Joint Honoursdegrees with Politics, History,English and Conservation Biology,or you can study under our FlexibleCombined Honours scheme.

This session takes the form of a subject talk followed by theopportunity to speak to academicstaff about our programmes.

When: 11:00 and 13:00

Where: Lecture Theatre A, Daphne du Maurier Building

HistoryHistory at our Cornwall Campuscombines the traditional quality ofan Exeter History degree with afresh and innovative perspective. Weoffer a Single Honours BA History,as well as four Joint Honoursdegrees and the Flexible CombinedHonours scheme. We reflectenvironmental and ecologicalapproaches to history in ourteaching as well as the moretraditional aspects and also offer a unique Public Historypathway designed to develop youremployability skills through projectwork with external organisations.

This session will include a samplehistory seminar and the opportunityto speak to a member of academicstaff about our programmes.

When: 12:00

Where: Seminar Room L, Daphne du Maurier Building

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LawWe offer a qualifying Law degree (LLB)with the benefit of small study groupsand excellent law library resources. In addition to our LLB, you can alsostudy Law as a Joint Honours degreewith History or Politics, or as part of the Flexible Combined Honoursscheme. We have excellent links withLaw firms and our own pro bono lawclinic on campus as well as a studentlaw society – the Lyonesse Law Society– which organises social events,visiting lectures, debating andmooting activities.

This session will include a sample law seminar and the opportunity to speak to the Head of Law aboutthese programmes.

When: 10:00 and 12:00

Where: Cinema, Media Centre

Politics and International StudiesWe offer both a Single Honours BA programme in Politics andInternational Studies as well as three Joint Honours degrees whichenable you to study Politics with Law,Geography or History. You can also

study Politics as part of our FlexibleCombined Honours scheme. Academicstaff have particular expertise inethno-politics, security studies andelectoral and political behaviour andthis is reflected in the distinctive coreand optional modules available toPolitics students at the CornwallCampus.

This session will include a samplepolitics seminar and the opportunityto speak to a member of academicstaff about our programmes.

When: 13:00

Where: Seminar Room C, Daphne du Maurier Building

Flexible Combined Honours SchemeThis innovative Combined Honoursscheme enables you to combinemodules from up to three differentfields of study not otherwise availablethrough an existing Joint Honoursprogramme. The title of your degreewill reflect your areas of study, forexample BSc Geography and Lawor BA English and Politics.

You can choose to study:

• English • Geography • History • Law• Modern Celtic Studies/Cornish Studies

• Politics

This session will outline the innovativenature of the scheme and includes theopportunity to speak to a member ofacademic staff.

When: 11:00

Where: Seminar Room D,Daphne du Maurier Building

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What’s on and when?Academic Subject Presentations last no more than 50 minutes. General Presentations last approximately 40 minutes.See map on page 11 for locations.

Please note: our subject presentations do get very busy and we give priority to prospective students. If spaces remain, parents are morethan welcome to join the sessions.

What’s on How long Where

09:00 Registration and Information Fair Open RefectoryAccommodation Tours 30 mins Refectory every 15 minutes until 14:15Campus Tours 30 mins Refectory every 15 minutes until 14:15

09:15 Student Life 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

11:30 Maximise your Employability at Exeter 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

12:00 Biosciences (inc. optional Lab session) 2 hours Lecture Theatre ACSM 50 mins Seminar Room HHistory 50 mins Seminar Room LLaw 50 mins Cinema in the Media Centre

12:30 Student Life 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

11:00 English 50 mins Seminar Room HFlexible Combined Honours 50 mins Seminar Room DGeography 50 mins Lecture Theatre A

13:00 English 50 mins Seminar Room HGeography 50 mins Lecture Theatre APolitics 50 mins Seminar Room C

10:45 Student Finance 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

10:00 Biosciences (inc. optional Lab session) 2 hours Lecture Theatre A CSM 50 mins Seminar Room HLaw 50 mins Cinema in the Media Centre

10:00 Your UCAS Application 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

14:00 Student Finance 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

14:45 Maximise your Employability at Exeter 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

13:15 Your UCAS Application 40 mins Chapel Lecture Theatre

13:30 Test Mine Visit 2.5 hours Outside Learning Resource Centre

15:30 Close

14:15 Last Accommodation Tour 30 mins RefectoryLast Campus Tour 30 mins Refectory

14:30 Test Mine Visit 2.5 hours Outside Learning Resource Centre

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How to find us and practical arrangementsArrival and registrationUpon arrival please report to theRefectory where you need to registeryour attendance by handing in yourregistration slip.

Please note, in line with our commitmentto environmental sustainability, we willnot be providing carrier bags at the event,so you may wish to bring a bag with youfor any literature you collect.

Visitors withdisabilities/special needsWe encourage visitors who requirespecial arrangements to contact us on +44 (0)1326 371801 or emailcornwall@exeter.ac.uk so that we can plan for your visit. Blue badgeholders are able to park on campus in designated areas.

Catering A voucher for a complimentary cup oftea or coffee will be given to you on yourarrival. Food and refreshments can bepurchased from the Refectory and thecampus bar. There is also a shop oncampus that sells an assortment ofsnacks.

Overnight accommodationThere are a number of very good hotelsand B&Bs in the Falmouth and Penrynarea. Information about where to staycan be found at www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/university/stay

Travel arrangementsHow to find usFor directions and maps, please seewww.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions

Parking on the dayFree parking is available for the OpenDay in all Cornwall Campus car parks.This includes the Pay and Display car parks and those sign-posted ‘permit only’.

Directions to the Cornwall Campus (known locally asTremough Campus)To drive to the Cornwall Campus pleasedo not rely on satellite navigationsystems; please use the followingdirections. The Cornwall Campus isapproximately two hours drive fromExeter. From the north, take the A30west from Exeter until you reach theA39 signposted Truro. Drive throughTruro following the signs for the A39 toFalmouth. At the Treliever roundaboutgo straight over and follow the signs to the CUC Tremough Campus (ourCornwall Campus).

Train The campus is in Penryn, which has itsown train station. There is a frequentdirect service to Truro from manymajor British cities. At Truro, change to the branch line service to Falmouthand leave the train at Penryn. Thecampus is about a 20-minute walk from the station so please takeadvantage of the free shuttle service to the campus (see above right). For train times please contact national railenquiries (tel: 08457 484950 or visitwww.nationalrail.co.uk). Alternativelyyou can leave the train at Truro trainstation and catch the No. 88 bus from outside the station direct to the campus. For timetabling visitwww.travelinesw.com

Free shuttle from Penryn train station For those travelling by rail, there is afree shuttle bus service from Penryntrain station to the campus, runningfrom 09:00 until 17:30 (last bus fromthe campus bus stop). If you wouldprefer to book a taxi from the station,telephone +44 (0)1326 373007 or +44 (0)1326 212141.

Bus National Express coaches stop inPenryn. For timetables, contactNational Express (tel: 08705 010104 or visit www.nationalexpress.com). For bus services within the South West,visit www.travelinesw.com

Air The closest airport to the CornwallCampus is Newquay. Car hire and taxiservices are also available at NewquayAirport. For hire car information visitwww.newquaycornwallairport.com

NB: Newquay Airport is approximately40km from Penryn and if you’re usingpublic transport you will need to take abus from the airport to Newquay andthen another bus to Penryn (typical totaljourney time 1.5 to 2 hours).

For all public transport connectionsvisit www.traveline.org.uk

Emergencies and first aidIn case of an emergency please contact the nearest member of staff or Student Ambassador. First aidassistance is available from the main reception on campus.

Refectory and Daphne du Maurier BuildingInformation fair and presentations for: CSM,Biosciences, English, FCH, Geography, Historyand Politics.

Learning Resource CentreDeparture point for the test mine visit.

Main Reception

Cinema Media CentrePresentation for Law.

Chapel Lecture TheatrePresentations for: Student Life, Your UCASApplication, Student Finance and Maximise yourEmployability at Exeter.

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To ensure your personal safety throughout the OpenDay, please keep to the paths. Do not touch anyequipment or apparatus unless invited to do so by amember of staff. In case of emergency, contact thenearest member of staff or student guide.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Recruitment and AdmissionsUniversity of ExeterCornwall CampusPenrynCornwall TR10 9EZ

Tel: +44 (0)1326 371801Email: cornwall@exeter.ac.ukWeb: www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall

This document forms part of the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus. Every effort has been made to ensure that the informationcontained in the Prospectus is correct at time of print. The University will endeavour to deliver programmes and other services inaccordance with the descriptions provided on the website and in this prospectus. The University reserves the right to make variations toprogramme content, entry requirements and methods of delivery and to discontinue, merge or combine programmes, both before and aftera student’s admission to the University. Full terms and conditions can be found at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/disclaimer.

Photography by Nick Bailey, Bob Berry, Matt Jessop, Sophia Milligan, Ben Rowe andSteve Tanner. Printed on Revive recycled paper using vegetable inks.

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The Cornwall Campus is aCombined Universities inCornwall initiative and part-funded by the EU RegionalDevelopment Fund.