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In common with most British universities, teaching in the University of Exeter consists of lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent study, and your subject of study may help to determine which methods are used most.
In lectures you have the opportunity to hear serious scholars expound their interpretation of important academic issues. They are meant to form a basis for further reading, questioning and thought.
Your written work generally forms the subject matter for seminars and tutorials. Seminars are classes in which particular topics may be discussed in some detail by, typically, 10 or more students and a lecturer. During tutorials you can discuss an essay or other form of prepared work, argue a point and learn more about evidence and theory.
 The tutor's role is to advise his or her students on all academic and related matters. In addition to your academic tutor, you will also be allocated a personal tutor early in the Autumn (Michaelmas) Term. Your personal tutor will normally be a member of the teaching staff of the department in which you will be studying. You can speak to your tutor confidentially if you need urgent advice on any matter - academic, personal, finanacial or social. You can ask your tutor to liaise on your behalf with other members of staff or with the Welfare Officers, the Administration or Accommodation service.
Most tutors make arrangements to see their students at regular intervals throughout the year, but you can, of course, make an appointment to see your tutor at anytime.
 The University also has different Libraries to provide lots of resources as well as a quiet place for students to study. The Main Library hosts many CD-ROM reference titles, internet access, over 1,000,000 volumes in various formats and over 3,000 periodical subscriptions. Each department also has its own collection of books on relevant topics.
IT Services
also provide different services regarding information technologies for students, for example student networks, PC clusters, selling discounted hardware and software, etc.
The English Language Centre (ELC) provides various types of English language support for students at the University whose first language is not English. The service begins before the start of the academic year and continues through the Michaelmas (Autumn), Lent (Spring) and Trinity (Summer) terms.
Teaching methods in universities will differ from schools and colleges. Therefore, students may have difficulties to adjust to a new learning enviroment. The Study Method Service exists to help students improve their study techniques and, where necessary, develop new ones. The study counsellor offer help with a range of study skills, such as reading strategies, organising study time effectively and exam techniques. The advice she offers is tailored to the needs of individual students and all consultations are completely confidential.
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