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Hello ,
We are delighted that you have chosen to apply to Exeter College. To keep you up to date with all the latest information relating to your next steps to studying with us, and to give you an idea of all the exciting opportunities open to you as a student here, this will be your first in a series of newsletters through the year.
It has been great to welcome so many of you to the College sites for our first two open events of this academic year. For those who visited us but who still have questions about Exeter College, your chosen course, support available, or student life, please contact our College Advice Team.👇👀
If you would like to visit the College in the new year, and have the opportunity to see inside the new Centre for Law and Social Sciences and view our new hospital ward facility, there will be another open event on Wednesday 22 April 2026, 4-7pm. |
| Register for open event here |
In the meantime, we wish you all a happy, healthy festive season and we look forward to helping you on your journey to College in the new year. |
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| Our College Advice Team can offer advice about course choices or other aspects of College life. You can get in touch using the contact details above. |
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Apprenticeship Applications | |
Applied for an Apprenticeship and don’t yet have an employer? Contact the Apprenticeship Team for support. They can suggest employers in your area of interest, help with your CV and application, interview preparation, and more.
If you would like further support in the new year head to the Apprenticeship Expo taking place on Thursday 12 February 2026, College Sports Hall, off Queen Street, 1 - 5pm. You can meet with over 50 employers and apprentices to discover local job opportunities and find out about the benefits of employment with training. |
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Interviews Advice
| Some of you will be preparing to come for interview in January. If you are waiting to hear from us about your interview, please rest assured that we are processing applications now and you will be contacted with further information. |
| View our interview top tips here |
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Upcoming Academy Deadlines
| We are proud to offer a wide range of aspirational academies for students who wish to excel and develop in specific areas, and to follow their passion alongside their studies. Some Academy applications will close early in the new year. Sports Academy closes 13 February 2026 (trials start at the end of March) and Reach Academy closes 31 March 2026 - more detail via the below links. |
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Please remember you will need to apply for your chosen Academy via your online application account.
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Financial Support
| Bursary applications open in February 2026. Applications can be made via our website. Please apply promptly to ensure you have financial support in place for when you start in September. We recommend applying for bursary, even if we are your second choice sixth form, to avoid any delays to you receiving support. |
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Travel Scheme
| All full time 16-18 learners who live more than 3 miles from College can access subsidised travel passes regardless of household income. There is also additional support for households with an income below £50k/year. Eligible applicants will be contacted in the summer term with further information. |
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Exeter College Enrolment
| College enrolment takes place between Friday 21 August and the first week of September 2026. Please do not book your holidays during this period as you must attend your enrolment appointment in person to secure your course place. |
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Carols in the Cathedral |
Students and staff performed to a crowded Exeter Cathedral for the annual Festival of Carols in early December. The charitable event helped to raise over £530 for the College's nominated charity of the year, the RD&E's Super Theatre Appeal. |
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Hospital ward for students |
Exeter College has secured £1.3m in funding to create a new, world-class healthcare training facility, providing opportunities for hundreds of learners to develop vital skills in nursing and healthcare professions. Completion of the project is expected to be March 2026. |
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