Geography at Streatham Campus: New postgraduate students
Postgraduate taught students: Streatham Campus
Postgraduate taught students: Streatham Campus
Congratulations on securing a place on one of our two taught postgraduate programmes (MRes Critical Human Geographies and MSc Global Sustainability Solutions). Below you will find some useful information regarding your first few weeks here in Exeter.
We will be updating this page regularly as new details of induction and welcome activities are released. Please ensure you check back here frequently for updates, as well as your personal email account, new University of Exeter email account, and your My Timetable for the most up-to-date information from us. (Please note you need to register with the University and activate your IT account to access My Timetable.) If you have any questions about your induction or starting your studies, please contact your Info Point using the details on this page.
New students guide
The new students guide includes everything you need to know about starting University, with a handy checklist of tasks to help you through your first term.
Online induction
This induction course for students in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy is all about helping you to feel confident and happy during your first couple of weeks with us.
Welcome to Geography
A massive welcome to all of you who have chosen to come and study Geography with us at the University of Exeter and many congratulations on securing a place here. Geography matters, perhaps more than ever now and we are all greatly looking forward to meeting you as you start your degree programme. We will do all we can to help you to have a fabulous, stimulating, and productive time as a Geography student at Exeter.
If you have any questions or queries about your arrival in Exeter, please do not hesitate to contact the Geography team within the Amory Hub at geographyhelp@exeter.ac.uk or 01392 723301.
Welcome to Exeter Geography!
Professor Nicola Thomas - Head of Geography, Streatham Campus
Your academic induction
During Freshers' Week (19-25 September) you will have some scheduled induction meetings to get to know the department.
The purpose of academic induction is to introduce you to your academic programme, complete any necessary pre-registration tasks, familiarise yourself with your academic buildings, and meet fellow students and the academic staff for your subjects.
Please check your timetable in the iExeter app for the most up-to-date information on times and locations.
Handbook
Access the Geography postgraduate student handbook on ELE
Your timetable
You can access your timetable via MyTimetable or in the iExeter app. Our How MyTimetable Works guide (pdf) explains how to understand your timetable, check if your classes are online or on campus, and access your online classes.
Access and wellbeing support
If you have declared a disability on your application form pre-arrival or on a medical form, we would advise you to contact AccessAbility and Wellbeing services by logging an enquiry through the SID helpdesk. They will ensure that you get the additional study support you require e.g. extra time in exams, specific software etc.
Services and support
Societies
If you are interested in joining any societies, you can look out for the Geography Society (GeogSoc) during Freshers’ Week, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter: @GeogSocExeter
Connect with us
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @exetergeography or Twitter: @ExeterGeography for Exeter Geography updates!
Info at Amory is the information point for Geography at Streatham Campus.
If you have any questions, worries or concerns you can get in touch with us at info.amory@exeter.ac.uk, geographyhelp@exeter.ac.uk or on 01392 722257.
Basic reading lists for each module can be found in the module descriptors (see Streatham Campus: Stage 4 modules) and/or on individual module ELE pages. All recommended reading should be available through the university library.
We look forward to welcoming you to Exeter in September. If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact either the MRes Critical Human Geographies programme director, Dr. Angeliki Balayannis (A.A.Balayannis@exeter.ac.uk) or the MSc Global Sustainability Solutions programme director, Dr. James Dyke (j.g.dyke@exeter.ac.uk).
You can also get in touch with us at geographyhelp@exeter.ac.uk or on 01392 722257.
There is a lot more information about the University of Exeter, the Geography department, and the Global Systems Institute on our website and we really recommend that you take a look around before you arrive! You can also find us on twitter: @ExeterGeography and @GSI_Exeter.