Exeter Campus Modules

The University of Exeter is in the Top 20 Universities for Computer Science (The Guardian University Guide 2023 and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and offers modules inspired by the Computer Science development cycle: theory, design, develop, test and apply. Our world-class teaching is informed by active, up-to-the-minute research of international standing in developing fields including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and nature-inspired computation.

Module Restrictions

Inbound exchange students may only select Computer Science modules if it is their home major.

In the department for Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, you cannot take the following modules:

• Level 1 courses (these modules are indicated by ‘1’ after the subject code, for example ECM1400)
• Degree Apprenticeship modules (Indicated with ‘DA’ in the module code, for example COMM419DA)
• Modules in the Renewable Energy programme (Streatham Campus only): ENGM030, ENGM031 and ENGM032

It is essential that you meet all pre-requisites in order to take a module. For guidance on this please refer to our webpage. You will be asked to give evidence of pre-requisites on your Study Plan and include as much information as possible.

Computer Science Module Allocation

For Computer Science modules only - module convenors will need to approve each module you take. This process will be explained once you have submitted your Study Plan.

Alternative Assessments

There will be alternative assessments in January for Semester 1 modules which have exams in May. You will be expected to sit these assessments in the January exam period.

An important part of our teaching strategy in Economics is the regular use of teaching experiments in our lectures and tutorials. You might participate as a buyer or seller in a market experiment; as a bidder in an auction experiment; or as a firm in an oligopoly experiment. In addition to traditional economic models, you will also be exposed to recent behavioural theories that incorporate human limitations to rational decision making. 

Module restrictions

Inbound Students cannot study:

• Degree Apprenticeship modules (indicated with 'DA' in the module code)
• EXExxxx modules
• Undergraduate students cannot take Postgraduate modules
• BEPxxxx modules which are taught on the Penryn campus

Which modules can I choose?

Level 1 modules focus on the introduction and development of basic skills and concepts relevant to each programme. Level 2 modules typically build on this foundation, introducing more advanced technical material. Level 3 modules generally offer students the opportunity to extend their studies in areas of particular interest at a more advanced level.

You must the correct academic background to study the module and meet the pre-requisites.

Students are able to choose modules from across the Business School in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Organisational Studies, and Management.

Engineering at the University of Exeter combines science, creativity and critical thinking to solve significant challenges in society. Engineering has always been a driver of innovation and change, and at Exeter, we pride ourselves in continuing this legacy with excellent thinkers and ideas.

Module Restrictions

Inbound exchange students may only select Engineering modules if it is their home major. Please make sure you thoroughly read through the module restrictions and information that can be found on this page: Information for Inbound Exchange Students

In the department for Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, you may not take the following modules:

• Level 1 courses (these modules are indicated by ‘1’ after the subject code, for example ECM1400)
• Degree Apprenticeship modules (Indicated with ‘DA’ in the module code, for example COMM419DA)
• Modules in the Renewable Energy programme (Streatham Campus only): ENGM030, ENGM031 and ENGM032

It is essential that you meet all pre-requisites in order to take a module. For guidance on this please refer to our webpage. You will be asked to give evidence of pre-requisites on your Study Plan and include as much information as possible.

We have extremely strong links with professional firms and institutes, including the CFA Institute, the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment and several professional accounting bodies including ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA and CIPFA. Members of our department bring together research and teaching expertise from a wide range of backgrounds, including sustainable finance, corporate governance, banking, financial accounting, and asset pricing.

Module restrictions

Inbound Students cannot study:

• Degree Apprenticeship modules (indicated with 'DA' in the module code)
• EXExxxx modules
• BEPxxxx modules as they are taught on the Penryn campus
• Undergraduate students cannot take Postgraduate modules

Which modules can I choose?

Level 1 modules focus on the introduction and development of basic skills and concepts relevant to each programme. Level 2 modules typically build on this foundation, introducing more advanced technical material. Level 3 modules generally offer students the opportunity to extend their studies in areas of particular interest at a more advanced level.

It is really important that you have the correct academic background to study the module and meet the pre-requisites.

Students are able to choose modules from across the Business School in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Organisational Studies, and Management.

From the protection of the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical ecology of the Amazonian forest or the reduction of antimicrobial use in farming, the geopolitics of migration and refugee displacement and the development of craft economies, our academics lead their fields in many critical areas of research and policy action. Geography is at the centre of issues of relevance today and in the future.

Module Restrictions

• You cannot choose field trip modules on Streatham Campus
• You are discouraged from taking Level 1 modules - if you do, you must stay for January exams

Our Business and Management modules draw upon disciplines from across the social sciences, and give emphasis to entrepreneurship, sustainable approaches, global connectivity, and the management and leadership challenges of the future. You will also investigate organisational models and behaviours, and the associated business environment.

Module restrictions

Inbound Students cannot study:

• Degree Apprenticeship modules (indicated with 'DA' in the module code)
• EXExxxx modules
• BEPxxxx modules as these are taught on the Penryn campus
• Undergraduate students cannot take Postgraduate modules

Which modules can I choose?

Level 1 modules focus on the introduction and development of basic skills and concepts relevant to each programme. Level 2 modules typically build on this foundation, introducing more advanced technical material. Level 3 modules generally offer students the opportunity to extend their studies in areas of particular interest at a more advanced level.

It is really important that you have the correct academic background to study the module and meet the pre-requisites.

Students are able to choose modules from across the Business School in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Organisational Studies, and Management.

At the University of Exeter we excel not just at core mathematics, including statistics, pure mathematics and computing, but also in the applications of mathematics to real-world problems, including climate modelling, natural systems, health and medicine.

Module Restrictions

Please make sure you thoroughly read through the module restrictions and information that can be found on this page: Information for Inbound Exchange Students

In the department for Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, you may not take the following modules:

• Level 1 courses (these modules are indicated by ‘1’ after the subject code, for example ECM1400)
• Degree Apprenticeship modules (Indicated with ‘DA’ in the module code, for example COMM419DA)
• Modules in the Renewable Energy programme (Streatham Campus only): ENGM030, ENGM031 and ENGM032

It is essential that you meet all pre-requisites in order to take a module. For guidance on this please refer to our webpage. You will be asked to give evidence of pre-requisites on your Study Plan and include as much information as possible.

Alternative Assessments

There will be alternative assessments in January for Semester 1 modules which have exams in May. You will be expected to sit these assessments in the January exam period.

Physics seeks to answer the biggest questions the human race has ever asked, and provides much of the knowledge and technology that underpins our civilisation – from spectroscopy used in healthcare to mapping our planet’s position in the universe.

We focus upon research-led learning, exposing you to cutting-edge ideas and encompassing a broad range of experimental, computational, and theoretical physics.

Module Restrictions

Please make sure you thoroughly read through the module restrictions and information that can be found on this page: Information for Inbound Exchange Students

In the department for Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, you may not take the following modules:

• Level 1 courses (these modules are indicated by ‘1’ after the subject code, for example ECM1400)
• Degree Apprenticeship modules (Indicated with ‘DA’ in the module code, for example COMM419DA)
• Modules in the Renewable Energy programme (Streatham Campus only): ENGM030, ENGM031 and ENGM032

It is essential that you meet all pre-requisites in order to take a module. For guidance on this please refer to our webpage, you will be asked to give evidence of pre-requisites on your Study Plan. Please include as much information as possible.

QTEM is an international network which brings together outstanding students, academic partners and international corporations. We are delighted to welcome QTEM students to the University of Exeter Business School.

Module restrictions

Inbound Students cannot study:

• Degree Apprenticeship modules (indicated with 'DA' in the module code)
• EXExxxx modules
• BEPxxxx as these modules are taught on the Penryn campus.

Which modules can I choose?

The QTEM approved modules can be found on the QTEM website. For more detailed course descriptions, you can look up the approved QTEM courses here: Postgraduate Modules 2023/4.

Please be aware that registration for modules will not be confirmed until the start of each semester and we cannot guarantee the availability of modules, or the compatibility of timetables.

Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology is a department of excellence for teaching and research across a diverse range of areas. We are a dynamic and highly productive team who offer intellectually stimulating teaching and a well established research culture. We are top 15 for Sociology and Philosophy and 3rd for Anthropology in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Postgraduate modules for 2023/24 will be updated in August 2023. Please use the 2022/3 list as an indication of the modules available.

Archaeology at the University of Exeter is an exciting and varied subject combining fascinating academic study with practical, hands-on experience. You can study a diverse range of topics from human evolution, or the emergence of classical civilisations, to the creation of today’s landscapes. We are 4th in the UK for our internationally excellent Archaeology research.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

Module Restrictions

• Most level 2 and 3 modules have pre-requisites, you must provide evidence that you meet these on your Study Plan.
• ARC3611 is only available to students who have previous Archaeology experience.

Art History & Visual Culture at Exeter gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of topics: from the old masters to contemporary practitioners, from the traditional arts to new media and technologies and from elite production to popular culture. The programme draws on established, internationally recognised research activity and top-quality research-led teaching.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

Module Restrictions

• Art History and Visual Culture modules are competitive. We suggest that you also look in other Humanities departments for modules related to art history and visual culture. For example, in Modern Languages there are a number of modules about European and world art and film.

Classics and Ancient History at Exeter is one of the largest and most successful in the UK, with an excellent reputation in both teaching and research. We attract high quality students who enjoy a lively and productive learning environment. You will develop in-depth, wide-ranging understanding of the history, societies and political ideas of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page

Module Restrictions

• Most Level 2 and 3 modules have pre-requisite modules.
• For Level 3 modules you must have some previous knowledge of subject.

Communications at Exeter is an exciting and interdisciplinary subject area. You will learn about the production of different media texts – from printed newspapers to podcasts and content of social media platforms – and think critically about the ways that different audiences and users interact with these products in different contexts.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page

Communications is an interdisciplinary subject, you can find a list of the related modules often studied by communications students on this page under 'course content'.

Our Exeter Criminology programmes offer the opportunity to study traditional topics such as policing, prisons and probation, as well as more recent areas of criminological attention including terrorism, conflict, and human rights. While located within the Department of Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology, our programmes encourage students to take modules related to crime across varied disciplines.

Drama at the University of Exeter is an internationally-renowned centre for practice, research and teaching. We are 1st in UK for Drama in the Times Good University Guide 2022. Our teaching grows out of our wide-ranging research interests and we provide a supportive and high quality environment for learning. 

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page

Module Restrictions

Only available to Drama majors from these partner universities:

Shanghai Theatre Academy

University of Texas at Austin

• You must choose all your Drama modules at the same level. For example, you cannot choose two modules at Level 2 and two at Level 3. 
• It is recommended that you choose one theory (seminar) module and one studio module per term. Timetable clashes will mean that it is often not possible to take two theory or studio modules in the same term.
• DRA3012: You will only be allowed to take this modules if you have taken classes at your home university that will have given you relevant, preparatory practical skills and knowledge. Requests to take these modules must be approved by the module convenor in question and/or by the Director(s) of Education for Drama.
• We have a number of modules related to Drama in our other departments such as Modern Languages that are popular with inbound students.

We are one of the leading departments of English in the UK and have an exciting range of undergraduate programmes and modules. We have strengths in teaching and research in most areas from the medieval period to the present day, including particular specialisms in film and creative writing. You will have the opportunity to analyse a wide variety of texts, from some of the oldest in the English language to examples of contemporary writing. As well as studying the work of canonical figures such as Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Austen, Joyce and Woolf, we look at a wider selection of works, including popular fiction, film and the works of comparatively little known or neglected authors.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

Our British Cultures modules are particularly designed for inbound students and we would encourage students to take them. EAS2033 is for 15 credits and EAS2034 is for 30 credits.

If English is not your first language, we suggest that you look at the modules available in our INTO Centre. These are modules in English Language and are extremely useful for improving your level of English to help you cope with the demands of contributing orally to your seminars and with your written assessments. More information can be found here.

Module Restrictions

• The following modules are not available to inbound students: EAS1032, EAS1040.
• If you are a European student, please check the subject agreement that your home university has with Exeter. If the agreement is with Modern Languages, you need to choose your modules in the Modern Languages department.

Exeter Film and Television Studies is taught by world-leading academics. Our commitment to innovative teaching has made us one of the top-rated programmes in the UK in the league table rankings. Our stimulating programme, supported by world-class resources and research-led teaching, will give you new perspectives on film, television and visual culture.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

Module Restrictions

• The modules in Film Studies are theory-based and there are no practical film-making modules available to Study Abroad and Exchange students.
• Inbound students cannot take EAF2513: Filmmaking.
• Please also look in other Humanities departments for film-related modules. For example, in Modern Languages there are a number of modules about European film as well as world cinema.
• There are no practical Film Studies modules but there are extra-curricular activities which students can do here at Exeter. For example, we have a number of media societies, such as XTV. 

The Foreign Language Centre (FLC) offers a range of accredited and non-accredited language courses. These courses focus on the comprehension and communication skills of the language you study. Although many of the modules are advertised as running for the full academic year, we can make exceptions for inbound exchange students. Therefore, you can take the majority of the FLC modules for one term, and each module is worth 15 credits.

Module Restrictions

• Exchange students can take most full year modules for a single semester.
• If you are a complete beginner in a language you must join the Beginners class in Term 1. It is not possible for beginners to join in Term 2
• If you join an FLC module in Term Two, please note that you will be joining a class that has been studying together since September. If your level is correct, this should not be a problem and you will soon catch up with the work. However, you may be assessed on arrival at Exeter to make sure that you are of the right level for a class. 

History at Exeter has a global reputation for excellence in teaching and research, and we feel that understanding our past is fundamental to comprehending the contemporary challenges we face. On the Streatham Campus in Exeter we cover medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

Module Restrictions

• Level 3 modules run for the full year across both teaching terms. If you are only studying with us for a single semester, you must choose modules at Level 1 or 2.
• History modules are extremely popular so we cannot guarantee these choices. We have a number of modules historically-related modules in other departments such as Archaeology, Art History and Visual Culture, Classics and Ancient History, Modern Languages and Theology and Religion that are popular with History students.
• You can also choose from History modules at our Cornwall campus in Penryn, where there can often be more availability on modules. These module codes begin with HIC. Remember that it is not possible to take modules at both Exeter and in Cornwall.

The Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies is one of the foremost academic institutions in the UK. We offer Arabic and Middle East languages as well as comprehensive education in the literatures and cultures of the Arab world and Middle East, the history, politics, economies, societies, and anthropology of the region and almost every aspect of Islamic studies from medieval to modern Islam. 

Students studying Politics and International Relations can choose to take modules from the Institute (IAIS). The Politics modules available offer specialist teaching focusing on the field of Arab, Middle Eastern, and Islamic Studies.

The Law School has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting academics, visiting lecturers and students from across the globe. We are an ambitious, dynamic and friendly law school delivering a first class legal education at an elite Russell Group university. Now in the Top 150 for Law for the subject in the QS World and Times Higher Education Rankings 2022.

Module restrictions

• Core Law modules are not available to Study Abroad and Exchange students. Core modules are those indicated with * on the module webpage.
• Law modules are only open to students who have studied Law for the past two years, as most of the modules on offer are at Level 3.

If you are unsure if you are eligible to take a Law module, please email inbound@exeter.ac.uk for clarification.

Our innovative teaching will challenge and stimulate you across a range of languages and disciplinary areas, including literary studies, film and screen, translation studies, gender and identity, museum studies and art history and visual culture. Staff in Modern Languages research and teach languages and cultures from across the globe, from Europe to Asia, Africa and Latin America. You will develop skills as communicators, as critical thinkers and as engaged citizens of our modern world.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

The third letter in each module code refers to the language of the module:

SML refers to modules not connected to just one language and these modules are available to students any language background. 

Module Restrictions

• Students on exchange for one semester cannot take language modules that run over the full year. You can take a language course in the Foreign Language Centre (FLC) for just one semester. 
• The following modules are not available to native speakers of the respective languages: MLI1055, MLF3111, MLG3111, MLI3111, MLS3111.
• The following modules are unavailable: SML3010, SML3020, SML3025, SML3031.
• Modern Languages cannot offer alternative assessment. If you are studying for only the first semester, you need to attend the January exams.

Philosophy asks the questions most essential to human life. Studying Philosophy will teach you to think rigorously, to defend your views in a clear and consistent way, to understand the why and what-for of different points of view, and ultimately to develop a sharp, analytical and open mind.

Based in the Department of Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology, our unique environment encourages a productive fusion of the three subjects. This creates cross-over research domains like the field of music, aesthetics and cognition, which researchers with diverse disciplinary training pursue together.

Module Restrictions

Please note that inbound study abroad students studying in Exeter/Penryn for one semester only can only choose from modules that are running in either Term 1 or Term 2. You are not able to choose modules that run in Terms '1 and 2' as these modules run for the full year.

One of the best Politics departments in the UK, we excel in both teaching and research and rate highly for overall student satisfaction. Our students benefit from above average employment rates and the department is 13th for Politics in The Complete University Guide 2022 and in the Top 10 in the UK for our world-leading Politics and International Studies research.

Students studying Politics and International Relations can also choose to take modules from the Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies (IAIS). The Politics modules available offer specialist teaching focusing on the field of Arab, Middle Eastern, and Islamic Studies.

Module Restrictions

Inbound study abroad students studying in Exeter for one semester only can only choose from modules that are running in either Term 1 or Term 2. You are not able to choose modules that run in Terms '1 and 2' as these modules run for the full year.

Exeter is recognised for its distinctive emphasis on cultural sociology, science and technology studies, inequalities and the sociology of health and medicine. You’ll benefit from a lively research environment as your teachers will contribute to current debates, giving you access to the latest thinking and resources.

We are welcoming and supportive, with a lively and dynamic team of experts specialising in the study of theology, religion and the philosophy of religion. We’re interested in the big questions: Why do people believe in God or gods? How have these beliefs changed through time? How has religion shaped the cultures in which we live? How can an understanding of religion help us to tackle the global challenges facing us today? We're No. 1 in the UK for our world-leading research in Theology and Religious Studies.

Advice for Inbound Students studying in Humanities can be found on this page.

Module Restrictions

Most Level 2 and 3 modules have pre-requisites. For Level 3 modules must have some previous knowledge of subject.

Biosciences at the University of Exeter is a rapidly expanding centre for the teaching and research of biological sciences. You’ll be taught by world-leading experts in subjects at the frontiers of science such as systems biology, conservation and ecology, whole organism biology and microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, computational biology and biological chemistry. Here on the Streatham campus we explore the biology and chemistry that underpins our complex, dynamic natural world and apply it to some of society’s biggest issues.

For information about Biomedical Science modules for exchange students, visit this webpage.

To study Biomedical Sciences, your university must have a Biomedical Sciences exchange agreement in place with University of Exeter.

Which campus is my module based on?

Biomedical Sciences and Sport and Exercise Sciences are usually taught on the St Luke's Campus in Exeter. Other subjects (including Biosciences) are usually taught on the Streatham Campus in Exeter.

Students wishing to combine subject areas may need to travel between the two campuses, which will increase the likeliness of timetable clashes.

Biomedical Sciences Modules can only be taken by students from a Biomedical Science-specific partner university:

Modules Restrictions

• CSC2009 ANATOMICAL SCIENCES
• CSC2008 IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
• CSC3021 REHABILITATION SCIENCE
• CSC3008 CLINICAL TRIALS
• All modules listed in Medical Imaging, Medicine, Neuroscience, Nursing and Psychology

We are in the top 75 worldwide for Psychology and are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students, generating high quality academic research and advancing psychological practice. You can explore some of the research fields in which we specialise, such as social and organisational psychology, psychopathology, human cognition, cognitive neuroscience and animal behaviour.

Psychology Modules can only be taken by students from a Psychology-specific partner university:

For more information please look at this webpage.

If you are not a student from a Psychology partner, you may still look at our list of Psychology related modules:

‌23-24 Psychology-related Modules

Module Restrictions

• PSY3401: Research Project is unavailable to exchange students.

We are a dynamic, friendly and motivational discipline with an outstanding global reputation for teaching and research excellence. We consistently rank amongst the very best Sport Sciences departments in the UK and we are number one in the UK for world-leading research in Sport Science. Our programmes provide the depth and breadth of knowledge to understanding both elite sport performance and the importance of exercise for health.

All Sport and Health Sciences modules are based at the St Luke's Campus in Exeter.