If you would like to study a subject at Exeter College you need to indicate this on your application form to EMS. We then work directly with the college to secure you a place on the course – there is no need for you to complete an additional application form with the college in most cases.
The only exceptions to this are:
- if Exeter College is your alternative option for post-16 study, so you are making a separate application to them for if you do not come to EMS;
- if you wish to apply for Exeter College’s Sports Academy, in which case you must apply for it directly with Exeter College by their deadline and also select it as your fourth ‘subject’ on your EMS application form.
There are also some departments at Exeter College, such as music or languages, who may want to meet or interview you for their subject. If in doubt, it is a good idea to get in touch with the College department directly to check if there’s anything you need to do to satisfy them that you and their course are a suitable match.
It’s common for applicants to change their mind about the subjects they wish to study. If you decide to switch courses you can let us know when you come to an interview or by simply emailing us at admissions@exeterms.ac.uk. We’ll do our best to accommodate all changes and in most cases manage this.
Occasionally students pick subjects which are difficult to timetable. This is usually because there is only one class running at the college for the chosen subject. When this happens we work with our colleagues at Exeter College to adapt the timetable to try to make your option work. If it is not possible to do this we will get in touch with you as soon as possible to let you know and discuss alternative options.