Theology and Religion Dr Siam Bhayro, Admissions Tutor

Theology and Religion 1st for Overall Satisfaction in Theology in the National Student Survey (4 years running) 2nd for Theology in Guardian (2013) 4th for Theology in The Complete University Guide and Times (2013) Voted Best Subject in the 2013 Exeter Guild Teaching Awards The University of Exeter is one of the fastest-rising, fastest-growing universities in the UK We are The Sunday Times University of the Year 2012/13 We are ranked 7th by The Sunday Times  and 10th by The Times, The Guardian and the Complete University Guide We are in the top one per cent of universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education Supplement Our students are among the most satisfied in the UK. We have consistently been in the National Student Survey Top Ten every year since its launch We provide first years with a weekly minimum of 10 hours of teaching time for humanities and social sciences and 15 hours for science Our academics are research leaders in their fields. This makes for exciting and challenging teaching As a member of the Russell Group, we see academic research and teaching as highly complementary Exeter is an academic powerhouse ranked among the top 70 fastest growing organisations in Europe and the top 25 in the UK

Our Staff Philosophy, Theology, Ethics and Public Issues Dr Christopher Southgate Professor Tim Gorringe Professor Esther Reed Dr Susannah Cornwall Dr Jonathan Hill

Our Staff Biblical Studies Dr Siam Bhayro Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou Professor David Horrell Dr Louise Lawrence

Our Staff History and Reception of Jewish and Christian Traditions From Ancient World to Present Day Professor Emma Loosley Dr Morwenna Ludlow Dr David Tollerton

About the Course Flexibility to customise your degree around your own interests Core and Option Modules Opportunities to take a work placement, field trips or study abroad Dissertation

Teaching and Learning Teaching Methods: lectures; seminars; tutorials; fieldwork Assessments: essays, portfolios; exams, learning journals, oral presentations; debates; WIKI; online chats; group working Tutorials Minimum of 10 contact hours a week for first year students 7

The foundations for a successful career • In tough economic times, more than 90 per cent of our students are in a job or further study place within six months of graduating. • Exeter is one of a leading group of universities targeted by major graduate recruiters. • We help you discover career options for your degree, research employment sectors, and plan for your future. • We provide over 900 employment focused events a year, ranging from employer presentations and mock interviews to careers fairs. In tough economic times, more than 90 per cent of our students are in a job or further study place within six months of graduating The University of Exeter is one of a leading group of universities targeted by major graduate recruiters We help you discover career options for your degree, research employment sectors, and plan for your future We boost your career chances through skills training in areas such as assertiveness, enterprise, commercial awareness, communication and leadership We provide over 900 employment focused events a year, ranging from employer presentations and mock interviews to careers fairs Work experience, internships and volunteering opportunities are available to help you gain practical experience and make your CV stand out from the crowd And, of course, we offer plenty of practical help so you can create a brilliant CV, complete job application forms, shine at interviews, tackle assessment centres, get through psychometric testing and more

Recent Destinations of Theology and Religion Graduates Broadcast Journalist and Researcher (BBC) Print Journalist (The Times) Commissioning Editor Military Police Social Work Law Conversion Charity Sector (fundraising; research) Further Education Lecturer (in theology/religious studies) School Teacher (in theology/religious studies) International Development Public Relations Postgraduate Study (10% of cohort) Students are involved in all key University decision-making. There is no ‘them and us’ at Exeter The more you put in, the more you get out: so we encourage students to get involved, whether in sport, society or the University We have the highest level of student engagement in the UK – through clubs and societies, volunteering, & the Students’ Guild. 8,000 students take part in 165 societies Exeter is a top 10 UK university for sport, whether students are seeking to be national or international performers, or just for fun Many of our 80,000 alumni are advocates and active supporters, engaged with helping the current generation of students succeed

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