University of Exeter - Exeter Scholars Residential (National pathway)

The Exeter Scholars Residential (National pathway) is a University of Exeter summer residential programme for Year 12 students who live outside the South West of England (Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol and Dorset). Participants take part in subject-specific strands and taster sessions designed to give a realistic insight into studying particular degree subjects at university.

Subject content spans a wide range including Business and Economics, Humanities, STEM subjects, Law and Social Sciences, Medicine, and more, with opportunities to select elective sessions that match individual interests. Residential activities include lectures, interactive workshops, problem-solving sessions, lab and field work (where relevant), and opportunities to meet academics, researchers and current students.

The programme emphasises academic taster experiences plus skills development in communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving. Campus life and student experience are also part of the residential, with sessions delivered on the University of Exeter campuses and social/ pastoral support in place for all students.

The programme is targeted at Year 12 students studying at non-fee-paying schools (or home educated) who meet the general eligibility and at least one of the additional widening-participation criteria (for example low participation neighbourhood, low income, receipt of free school meals, care-experienced, first in family to university, disability, estrangement, or refugee/asylum status). Applications for the National Residential Pathway are managed via an online expression of interest/application process and shortlisted applicants are offered places subject to capacity and strand availability.