University of Exeter Business School

About University of Exeter Business School

The University of Exeter Business School is a leading UK business school and we are proud to be the 2022 Times Higher Education Business School of the Year.    

With business having a crucial role to play in tackling the global climate emergency, our research, education and partnerships have a major focus on our core areas of expertise in Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Leadership and Technological Transformation. This expertise is infused in everything we do, as we teach our students how to use sustainable and responsible business principles to become successful leaders. Our triple accreditation status demonstrates our assurance to providing high standards of quality and an outstanding educational experience, helping our students to stand out in a competitive global environment. 

We partner with excellent business schools throughout the world and have a growing network of teaching, research, professional and student exchange links. We offer a range of business programmes allowing you to pursue a focused course of study in a single area or broaden your knowledge by choosing elements from within the different disciplines. Our degrees are designed to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship, a global outlook, leadership, teamwork, analytical skills, resilience and imagination – all qualities employers are looking for. 

Our students come from more than 80 countries to the University of Exeter Business School because they aspire to achieve their full potential. We share this ambition, and we are committed to providing you with the education and support you need to succeed.   Depending on your programme, you may be based at our Streatham Campus in Exeter or at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Both locations offer green campuses in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Our campuses have a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, but there’s plenty more to explore on the doorstep – including beautiful beaches, spectacular countryside, and exciting culture, food and arts. 

About University of Exeter Business School

The University of Exeter Business School is a leading UK business school and we are proud to be the 2022 Times Higher Education Business School of the Year.    

With business having a crucial role to play in tackling the global climate emergency, our research, education and partnerships have a major focus on our core areas of expertise in Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Leadership and Technological Transformation. This expertise is infused in everything we do, as we teach our students how to use sustainable and responsible business principles to become successful leaders. Our triple accreditation status demonstrates our assurance to providing high standards of quality and an outstanding educational experience, helping our students to stand out in a competitive global environment. 

We partner with excellent business schools throughout the world and have a growing network of teaching, research, professional and student exchange links. We offer a range of business programmes allowing you to pursue a focused course of study in a single area or broaden your knowledge by choosing elements from within the different disciplines. Our degrees are designed to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship, a global outlook, leadership, teamwork, analytical skills, resilience and imagination – all qualities employers are looking for. 

Our students come from more than 80 countries to the University of Exeter Business School because they aspire to achieve their full potential. We share this ambition, and we are committed to providing you with the education and support you need to succeed.   Depending on your programme, you may be based at our Streatham Campus in Exeter or at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Both locations offer green campuses in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Our campuses have a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, but there’s plenty more to explore on the doorstep – including beautiful beaches, spectacular countryside, and exciting culture, food and arts. 

Available programs

Our suite of flexible undergraduate programmes encompass all areas of business and they have been developed in consultation with industry partners and professional accreditation bodies to remain cutting-edge and ensure you stand out from the crowd. 

With all our degree programmes you have the opportunity to add a year abroad. Studying or working abroad gives you great experience of international cultures, values and languages which can enhance your professional skill set.

You can also choose to spend a year gaining industrial experience. This allows you to put into practice some of the things you have learnt on your course, gain employment experience and give you extra confidence when you set out to find your first graduate role. Many graduate employers now use industrial placements as a pathway to permanent roles, so you may even get a graduate job offer from your placement provider. 

We also offer students the opportunity to build entrepreneurial or leadership skills with our unique ‘With Proficiency in Entrepreneurship’ or ‘With Proficiency in Leadership’ degree pathways.

Visiting us at one of our Open Days is a great way to help decide if Exeter is the right place for you. If you would like to chat with a current student or a member of academic staff, you can also get in touch to set up a time that is convenient for you.

Arts and Humanities (3)

BA Liberal Arts

BA Liberal Arts With Employment Experience

BA Liberal Arts With Employment Experience Abroad

BA Liberal Arts With Study Abroad

Business and Management (3)

BA International Business and Modern Languages

BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours (Cornwall)

BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours (Cornwall) With Study Abroad

BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours (Cornwall) With UK Work Experience

BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours (Cornwall) With Work Abroad

BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours (Exeter)

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Social Sciences and Management (3)

BBL Bachelor of Business and Laws (Cornwall)

BBL Bachelor of Business and Laws (Cornwall) With Industrial Placement

BBL Bachelor of Business and Laws (Cornwall) With Professional Placement

BSc Business Economics

BSc Business Economics With Industrial Experience

BSc Business Economics With Year Abroad

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The University of Exeter Business School offers a range of Masters programmes across Accounting, Business and Management, Economics and Finance. All our postgraduate programmes have been developed in consultation with professional accreditation bodies and industry partners to ensure they remain cutting-edge.  

You will be taught by internationally respected academics who are at the forefront of their research. We offer research-led teaching combined with practical experiences so that you can apply your learning to real world scenarios. Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to pursue the career you want, wherever in the world you choose to work. 

Business School students can also take advantage of our many international opportunities to gain a new perspective on their subject. Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity to experience new countries and cultures, meet people from all over the world and boost your employability. Whichever option you choose, one thing is certain - your experience at the University of Exeter Business School can reach far beyond the South West of England. Find out more about the options available on our website.  

Attending an Open Day is a great way to help you decide if Exeter is right for you. For more information about visiting us and virtual tours of all our campuses, see our website. 

Business and Management (2)

MRes Finance (Pathway to PhD)

MRes Global Political Economy

MRes Management

MSc Accounting and Finance

MSc Business Analytics

MSc Business and Management

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Social Sciences and Management (2)

MRes Economics (Pathway to PhD)

MSc Economics

MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights

MSc Economics: Development Economics

MSc Money, Banking and Finance

Full-Time MBA (1)

The Exeter MBA

Business and Management (2)

MPhil/PhD Accounting

MPhil/PhD Finance

MPhil/PhD Leadership Studies

MPhil/PhD Management

Social Sciences and Management (2)

MPhil/PhD Economics

University information

Enquiries

If you have a question about studying at the University of Exeter, you can get in touch with us online.  

International students:

All our courses are taught in English, so your English language skills will need to be at a certain level to study at the University of Exeter. Please see our website for further details about English language requirements.

How to apply 

Visit our website to find out how to apply for our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught courses. 

General

GPA

3.2+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

On the Streatham Campus in Exeter, the Business School spans multiple buildings, all near each other. We pride ourselves on our professional, flexible learning environment and our creative spaces demonstrate our commitment to providing a world-class entrepreneurship business education. 

Building:One is home to our Student and Education Services help desk which deals with all course-related student enquires, as well as general support and advice. It is also home to our MBA suite, La Touche cafe, and a number of modern teaching rooms and lecture theatres.

Connected to Building:One is the Xfi Building which houses the Henderson Lecture Theatre along with a range of conference rooms and the School’s Bloomberg Suite, a specialist IT room for detailed financial market data. Nearby is Streatham Court where you will find the Business School’s Career Zone and the Finance and Economics Experimental Laboratory at Exeter (FEELE), a state-of-the-art laboratory for research in Experimental Economics. It also houses the Student IT Suite, equipped with specialist software.

The newest addition to the Business School is the Creative Quadrant (CQ). A versatile and dynamic space designed for creative learning. Playful by design, the CQ prioritises the use of interactive, hands-on processes to foster interdisciplinary problem-solving, iterative innovation, and thinking through practical application.

On the Penryn Campus, the Business School is based in the Science and Engineering Research Support Facility (SERSF) building. Within the SERSF building is a specially designed area for business engagement called ‘The Collaboratory’, from which dedicated staff, along with the University’s Knowledge Exchange team, lead a number of long-term research projects with selected local business partners. 

Student life

Your experience at university is about much more than just studying. Societies, sports, student media and nightlife are just some of the activities that people talk about most enthusiastically. Depending on your choice of degree, you may be based at our Streatham Campus in Exeter, or at our Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Both locations offer green campuses in some of the most beautiful parts of the country.

Whichever of our campuses you study at, you’ll have lots of opportunities to try new things, develop existing hobbies and skills, or do more of what you love. Your university experience can be anything you want it to be.

Accommodation

It’s important to have somewhere to call home when you go to university. Whether you want catered or self-catered, on or off campus, we have dedicated accommodation to suit you. Wherever you choose, living in university accommodation is a great way to expand your world by meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures, studying different subjects.

Our accommodation website for our Exeter campuses and Penryn Campus gives you full details of all our residences, and can guide you through how to choose where you want to live.

Students’ Unions

The students’ unions in Exeter and Penryn provide elective student representatives who champion students and drive change. The unions also organise events and entertainment, societies and groups, and offer advice and support whilst you are a student. 

At our Exeter campuses you will find the Exeter Students’ Guild and at our Cornwall campuses there is The Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union. You are automatically a member of one of these the moment you register as a student, so make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities on offer. 

Clubs and societies 

Our student-led societies bring together students with similar interests as well as provide opportunities to try something new and different. We have more than 400 societies that you can get involved with. If there’s a society you want that we don’t have, we’ll help you set it up. The full list is available on the Guild website and on The SU website.

Sport

Sport is an important part of the student experience, and we believe sport and wellness should be embedded in student life. We are renowned for our sporting reputation and we pride ourselves on inclusivity – catering for all abilities from casual sports enthusiasts to high performance athletes. Our superb facilities allow us to offer a large variety of participation opportunities for all students.  

We’re the number one sports university in the south of England and Wales, and we frequently finish top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings each year. Our sports clubs and fitness classes offer something for everyone.  

Sports facilities in Exeter include:

200+ station fitness centre at our Streatham Campus
30+ station gym at our St Luke’s Campus
International standard water-based hockey pitch 
Sand-based all-weather training pitch 
3G all-weather rubber crumb multi-sport pitch  
10 court Exeter Tennis Centre  
4-lane indoor Devon Cricket Centre  
4 squash courts  
Short-course golf practice area  
Outdoor 25 metre pool 
Indoor 23 metre pool

Sports facilities in Cornwall include:

4-court sports hall
Exercise studio and varied class schedule 
90-station gym
Outdoor gym equipment 
All-weather multi-use games area

Support and wellbeing

Your health, safety and wellbeing are important you need to take care of yourself and look after your mental health. We have a wide range of wellbeing services and resources which are available in a safe and accessible way, including mental health support. 

We offer a range of support services at all our campuses such as: 

A personal tutor
Disability support
Childcare
Religious provision
Impartial advice
Emotional and mental health support
Students’ Guild and Students’ Union advice services

You can find out the full range of support services that we offer on our website.

Our degrees are designed to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship, a global outlook, leadership, teamwork, analytical skills, resilience and imagination – all qualities employers are looking for. We offer a range of innovative employability programmes such as Grand Challenges, the Exeter Award and Professional Pathways and initiatives such as Future17- The Sustainable Development Goals Challenge Program.

Our dedicated Career Zone at our Streatham and Penryn campuses offers help at all stages of your career planning and will work with you to help you get the career you want after you graduate. We are well connected and work with over 9,000 active organisations and employers.

Our support and services include:  

careers information, advice and guidance
multiple careers fairs, including industry-specific fairs
work placements at home and abroad
social enterprise and student entrepreneur support to start your own business
award-winning, sector-specific work experience and training schemes

We also offer: 

employability modules in degrees
interview guidance and coaching
psychometric testing – to find out what kind of job suits you
employer presentations and mentoring
CV and job application guidance
skills sessions
career and personal development workshops
extensive careers library and online resources
alumni careers networking and events

If you’re not sure what you want to do, we can help you figure that out when the time is right – our careers services are available forever after you graduate. Find out more about careers support on our website.

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

University of Exeter Business School is one of the top universities in Exeter, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=49 in World University Rankings - Masters In Marketing 2024.