Opportunities in and near Exeter

Emeritus Professor William Doyle unpacks why the Terror happened, how it developed, who its victims were and how it ended. Explore why this violent episode remains controversial among historians - and rethink the familiar British view of the French Revolution.

Learn contemporary dance technique and repertoire directly from professional dancers in an intimate, supportive class. Build confidence, explore new ways of moving and develop your skills during a three-day North Devon residency alongside performances at The Bridge Hall.

Professor John Mcaleer of the University of Southampton traces how an Elizabethan trading venture became a commercial and political power in Asia. Explore its role in empire, conflict and global trade, and how Company goods reshaped everyday life in Britain.

Trace crusading imagery from medieval campaigns across the Holy Land, Iberia and the Baltic to its use in the First World War and forms today. Professor Jonathan Phillips of Royal Holloway explores how the movement was remembered, from Enlightenment criticism to nineteenth-century literature and travel.

Explore how prisoners at Stalag Luft III prepared tunnels for the Great Escape, then trace the challenge of crossing occupied Europe. Lecturer Andrew Hopper weighs history against Hollywood - and reveals that one escapee came from Taunton.

Explore how South-West Britain changed in the three centuries after Roman rule, in a lecture by Professor Stephen Rippon of the University of Exeter. Compare Cornwall, Devon and neighbouring counties, and discover how regional differences remain visible in today’s landscapes and place-names.

Explore how queens, noblewomen and ladies-in-waiting shaped Tudor politics through patronage, information-sharing and family networks, in a talk drawing on contemporary sources. Professor James Daybell follows figures including Anne Boleyn and Penelope Rich through royal palaces, noble households and the Tudor court.

Join fully funded residential events and regular campus trips to experience university life first-hand. Hear from current students and academics, explore how research affects everyday life, and keep learning through online activities you can complete in your own time.

Explore degree subjects through subject-specific sessions, then hear talks on applying and student life, browse information stands and tour the campus. You can also speak directly with academics and current students.

Explore funding from merit-based scholarships and means-tested bursaries to specialist support for care leavers, refugees, athletes and student carers. The page explains eligibility, award amounts and how to apply, including travel support such as the Student Carers Travel Fund, worth up to £400 a year.

Student Ambassadors guide you around study spaces, sports facilities, social areas and main university buildings across three campuses. Ask questions and hear first-hand about student life, or explore at your own pace with self-guided and 360° virtual tours.

Complete four self-paced legal tasks exploring research, drafting, time management and attention to detail. Each takes around an hour, and you can fit them around your studies. Finish all four to receive a certificate for your CV or personal statement.

Explore how a global engineering company designs products used in real-world technology, then discover its history, culture and STEM-linked roles. Build your understanding of problem solving, teamwork and creativity through employee stories about early careers pathways.

Work through four virtual tasks tracing a medicine from molecule to market, including UK health economics, brand marketing and go-to-market strategy. Explore how research, pricing and customer insight shape a launch, then earn a completion certificate signed by Forage’s CEO.

Two half-day sessions show you how a law firm works: hear from business teams, compare university and apprenticeship routes, and explore areas of law. Complete both in Year 12 to be invited to apply for summer work experience, with travel and food covered.

Hear from the first woman to serve as Northern Ireland’s Lady Chief Justice as she examines how courts have interpreted the Good Friday Agreement within the region’s constitutional framework.

Explore ethical hacking, digital forensics, phishing and AI-driven scams in an online Computing taster. Hear about degree specialisms including AI and Robotics and Gaming and Immersive Technologies, then ask current students and staff questions in a live Q&A.

Hear directly from psychology students and academic staff in a live online taster session. Explore a BPS-accredited degree, its tutorial model and flexible study options, then discover career paths from mental health to research. Ask your questions via online chat.

Explore why prices rise, how interest rates shift and how the Bank of England responds in an interactive economics session led by two professors. Dig into money supply, energy prices, markets and regulation, connecting economic theory to current events.

Trace how William Herbert built political and economic power in the 1460s through land, office and Bristol Channel trading. At Raglan, Welsh poets’ work reveals how Herbert and Anne Devereux used magnificence and cultural patronage to communicate authority.