University of Exeter

Taught

The university offers a variety of taught courses, most commonly - Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and the Master of Research (MRes). Specialist taught degrees are also available focusing on specific areas, and all masters can be tailored via the modules chosen to allow students to tailor their programme to their academic interests.

Taught courses at Exeter are delivered by expert academic and professional staff who are active in their fields and passionate about their subjects. As a result, students completing a taught course will be able to graduate with relevant knowledge and cutting-edge skills to help them succeed.

Research

The University of Exeter offers research degrees – MPhils and PhDs to interested students.

Students can choose from 32 different research degrees, which include Accounting, Law, Modern Languages and more. These focus on independent research projects under supervision of an academic tutor.

A thesis or dissertation is often submitted afterwards, with length dependent on the course chosen. The University of Exeter also offers project-based PhDs where the research topic and question are already pre-defined. These are sometimes offered as self-funded opportunities or as a PhD studentship.

Distance learning

Students at the University of Exeter will benefit from expert support from sector-leading academics and exposure to cutting-edge research, whether they are learning on campus or remotely. The university has invested heavily in constructing a comprehensive and high-quality distance learning infrastructure, allowing students to fit world-class studies around their lifestyles and develop flexibly.

Studying a degree at Exeter online is a fantastic way for postgraduate or mature students to further their studies and enhance their career while avoiding disruption to it. It is the perfect choice for professionals who are looking to add studies to what may be a busy or geographically restricted lifestyle. This flexible study allows students to choose when, and where, to study. Alongside these benefits is the confidence that students can have in the knowledge that Exeter’s remote learning options are equal in quality to a face-to-face approach.