University of Exeter
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SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS:
As one of the ten UK universities most targeted by top employers*, we’re proud to know we’re setting our graduates up for career success.
Modules on employability are included in all our degree programmes. Many of our courses also offer a placement as a core element, but there are opportunities open to all students, including internships and work experience modules. We are proud to have links with thousands of prestigious local, national and regional employers.
Our award-winning Career Zone helps at all stages of career development with a comprehensive offering. This includes guidance interviews, employer presentations, skills sessions, workshops, careers fairs, extensive online resources and more. Students can apply through the Career Zone for a wide range of on-campus jobs alongside their studies, or use the dedicated jobs platform to find part-time or graduate roles. Career Zone support also doesn’t stop when students leave us – our graduates get lifetime access to invaluable employability resources.
Beyond our Career Zone, our student unions also offer a range of volunteering and personal development opportunities, whilst the Exeter Award and the Exeter Leaders Award are available to all students and are designed to recognise extra-curricular achievements. They help students develop the skills and attributes that graduate employers are looking for, as well as the confidence to demonstrate them.
We also run a successful Career Mentor Scheme, which matches students at any stage of their studies with an experienced professional for sector insight and one-to-one careers advice and guidance.
*High Fliers Research, ‘The Graduate Market in 2023’ Report
STUDENT WELFARE:
We recognise students may need a variety of support before and during their studies. We actively encourage our students to make the most of the support we have available and offer a range of services including:
• Personal/academic tutors – these are a key contact for students, overseeing their progress at university (they can also signpost to other services, if needed).
• Academic skills services – these provide support such as learning resources, drop-ins and workshops. Topics covered include academic writing, referencing, time management, exams and revision, and digital skills.
• 24/7 wellbeing services - our wellbeing team offer a range of psychological therapies, workshops, self-help services, support for students with mental health issues, and advice on a range of wellbeing concerns. Services can be accessed in person, by phone or online, with urgent support available 24/7.
There is also support tailored for the needs of specific groups, e.g. multicultural counselling.
• GP surgeries – these offer a full range of in-person and online services, with a focus on student needs.
• Student unions – our Students’ Guild (Exeter) and Students’ Union (Penryn) can provide advice on a range of topics, e.g. accommodation, money, academic issues, and consumer and employment rights.
• Disability support - our disability support teams can provide additional academic support or equipment to help with studies.
• Accommodation-based support – our Residence Life team can help with practical questions about accommodation, flatmate disputes, questions about the local area, and health and welfare concerns. There are also opportunities for residents to take part in a timetable of social, creative and relaxing activities.
• Peer mentor scheme – this offers informal support from more experienced students.
• A multi-faith chaplaincy – this service is available on all sites, with spaces to worship or meditate.
Apprenticeships Offered:
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/civilengineering/
Digital and Technology Solutions (BSc)
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/digitalandtechnologysolutions/
Financial Services Professional (BSc Applied Finance)
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/financialservices/
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/projectmanagement/
Accounting and Finance Manager (BSc)
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/degreeapprenticeships/programmes/accounting/
Latest News:
Minister visits Medical School as extra places are offered from 2025
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins visited the Medical School after the government allocated the school 10 more places in a bid to bridge the gap in medical education access.
She met with medical students and staff, toured the state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced the school’s electronic patient simulators, mock NHS wards, and emergency departments.
The extra places are part of wider government funding to try and address uneven distribution and support under-doctored areas across the country. The government has recently announced 350 extra medical school places nationwide for the academic year 2025/26, including 44 in the South West region and 10 at the University of Exeter.
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/minister-visits-medical-school-as-extra-places-are-offered-from-2025/
University of Exeter retains top 15 position in Complete University Guide 2025
The University of Exeter has retained its position in the top 15 in the influential Complete University Guide league table 2025, ranking in 14th place – up one position from 2024. The University has also been ranked 2nd in the South West region.
The league table is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, academic services spend, spending on student facilities, continuation, student-staff ratio, graduate prospects – outcomes, and graduate prospects – on track.
In total, 130 institutions from across the UK feature in the league table.
news.exeter.ac.uk/staff-news/exeter-retains-top-15-position-in-complete-university-guide-2025/