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Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy is a vibrant interdisciplinary community, dedicated to delivering world-class education and research that breaks new boundaries and has a positive impact on the world. We work across fundamental sciences, engineering and business to deliver on the University’s Strategy 2030 to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.

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The Business School in Penryn focuses on giving you the skills to become a business leader of tomorrow, able to disrupt local, national and international business norms and bring about sustainable, ethical change.

Business School Modules 2023-4

Modules taught on the Penryn campus have 'P' in the module code, for example BEP3002. If you wish to study on Penryn campus please select modules with 'BEP'.

At the Department of Ecology and Conservation, our degrees are led by some of the UK’s top biologists working in evolution, conservation and ecology, with fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas. You will benefit from excellent student-staff ratios, small group tutorials and welcoming and supportive staff.

Undergraduate Modules
Postgraduate Modules

Information for Inbound students taking ecology modules.

The Centre for Geography and Environmental Science on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall focuses on innovative teaching and cutting-edge research on humanity’s impact on the natural world at a range of geographical scales, from local landscapes to global climate systems.

Undergraduate Modules 2023/4
Postgraduate Modules 2023/4

Information for Inbound students selecting Geography modules can be found on this webpage.

You may be able to choose field trip modules but unless you are a full year student, the dates do not naturally align with the study abroad semesters. This is likely to affect your assessment dates and cause a delay in issuing your transcript. Therefore, you must seek permission from the Inbound Team and also your home university to participate.

"Camborne School of Mines (CSM) is a world-class combined geoscience and mining department. We undertake research and education in fundamental and applied aspects of geoscience and georesources – areas of knowledge that are crucial to address many of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, including the energy transition away from fossil fuels and towards more sustainable practices. The CSM courses range from geology and environmental geoscience, through to mining engineering and mineral processing, and our student body undertake their studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels equally, and on both full-time and part-time bases. Our ethos is truly interdisciplinary, and we value both theoretical and practical work in developing a holistic understanding of the geological world, our relationship to it, and the skills and knowledge needed for responsible use of natural resources. We have a long history of successful partnerships with industry and a hugely supportive alumni network that is truly global. We welcome you to explore what we do and encourage you to join us!"

Professor Patrick Foster – Head of Camborne School of Mines

Modules 2023-24

Information for Inbound Exchange Students

Module Restrictions

You must receive approval from the Inbound Team before you can request CSM modules.

We encourage students choosing modules from CSM to select modules at the same Level (for example all at Level 3) and do not select modules from outside of the department. This is to prevent unavoidable timetable clashes and ensure you can attend all module activities.

Studying mathematics is an inspiring and rewarding experience that helps us to interpret and solve global problems that would otherwise be incomprehensible. It is one of the few subjects that can open up multiple pathways for you in the future.

At 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.

2023-24 Modules  Modules available for Inbound students.

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

"Camborne School of Mines (CSM) is a world-class combined geoscience and mining department. We undertake research and education in fundamental and applied aspects of geoscience and georesources – areas of knowledge that are crucial to address many of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, including the energy transition away from fossil fuels and towards more sustainable practices. The CSM courses range from geology and environmental geoscience, through to mining engineering and mineral processing, and our student body undertake their studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels equally, and on both full-time and part-time bases. Our ethos is truly interdisciplinary, and we value both theoretical and practical work in developing a holistic understanding of the geological world, our relationship to it, and the skills and knowledge needed for responsible use of natural resources. We have a long history of successful partnerships with industry and a hugely supportive alumni network that is truly global. We welcome you to explore what we do and encourage you to join us!"

Professor Patrick Foster – Head of Camborne School of Mines

Modules 2023-24

Information for Inbound Exchange Students

Module Restrictions

You must receive approval from the Inbound Team before you can request CSM modules.

We encourage students choosing modules from CSM to select modules at the same Level (for example all at Level 3) and do not select modules from outside of the department. This is to prevent unavoidable timetable clashes and ensure you can attend all module activities.

"These are truly exciting times for Renewable Energy: technology is advancing, costs are falling, attitudes are changing and grid parity is on the horizon. Despite current political challenges, the revolution really is unstoppable. Our department is at the forefront of clean energy research and we collaborate with many organisations on a variety of projects. Our taught programmes are dedicated to training the brilliant minds of tomorrow, ensuring that future generations and the renewable energy sector are equipped with highly skilled individuals who can deliver for us all."

Professor Lars Johanning, Academic Lead

Undergraduate Modules 2023-24

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

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall is an exciting new interdisciplinary endeavour that fruitfully interweaves insights from the disciplines of History, Law, Politics, Modern Languages and Literature. Our work examines societies, cultures and justice in the past, present and future. We work broadly across humanities and social sciences, and with other disciplines, to help make the world a better place for all. We are home to the Institute of Cornish Studies.

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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. We are proud to be one of the leading research centres for History in the UK, with a diverse academic faculty of over 65 staff across both our Streatham Campus in Exeter, and our Penryn Campus in Cornwall.

Undergraduate Modules 2023/4
Postgraduate Modules 2023/4

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

The Law School has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting academics, visiting lecturers and students from across the globe. Our interdisciplinary research specialisms are in law and business (including the future of work and evidence-based professional practice), environmental law, and justice and maritime law. Working collaboratively with other students in small groups (which we call 'law firms'), you learn about teamwork, participate in mock trialsadvise real businesses and draft mock legal documents.

Undergraduate Modules

Module restrictions

  • Law modules are only open to exchange 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 as to whether you are eligible to take a Law module, please email inbound@exeter.ac.uk for clarification.

Politics in Cornwall is characterised by its focus on some of the biggest political challenges facing the world today such as inequality, climate change, the global financial crisis, conflict, and the depletion of natural resources, public disillusionment with politics, and the changing balance in world power. We’ll teach you about political systems and theories and apply these to world events and the major issues setting the modern political agenda, giving you real world skills valued by employers.

Undergraduate Modules 2023/4

Module Restrictions

Inbound study abroad students studying in Exeter for a single 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.