Academies
Explore our range of Academies
We are proud to offer a range of aspirational Academies for students who want to excel and achieve their ambitions.
At Exeter College we offer a range of inspirational Academies for students who wish to excel and develop their skills in your specific areas.
For some Academies you can apply as part of your course, a few being Digital Media Academy, Sports Academy and Music Academy. Other Academies are actually run as full time programmes, such as our Michael Caines Academy.
Aside from Academies we also offer an extensive range of extracurricular activities beyond your course. These will give you the chance to enhance existing interests and talents, make new friends, develop new skills and have fun along the way. We call this element of your college programme Extra, click here to learn more. We also offer a unique, exciting and stretching academic study programme for A Level students aimed at helping you to maximise your potential. This part of your college programme we call Extend, click here to learn more.
Applying for our Academies is easy
Once you have completed your College course application, your account homepage will update automatically with the Academies you can apply for.
Dance Academy
The Academy programme delivers a Dance Conservatoire experience through gym sessions, Pilates, technique, choreography and performance opportunities.
Digital Media Academy
This new Academy is designed to give students the opportunity to explore a range of modern media products, with guidance from industry specialists.
Engineering Academy
This Academy is delivered in partnership with HepcoMotion, a world-leading manufacturer of linear motion systems and automation components.
Esports Academy
If you are interested in competitive gaming, then this is the Academy for you. Move out of your living room and into a whole new world of competitive team play!
Exeter Chiefs Academy
We provide education and rugby training required to support learners to reach the highest level in the sport. Supported by the Exeter Chiefs students can enjoy a range of activities.
Michael Caines Academy
Our Michael Caines Academy is a full time course that allows you to complete extra curricular and enrichment while studying for a qualification.
Music Academy
Our Music Academy endeavour to provide the very best in music education. We pride ourselves on helping students achieve their ambitions.
Performing Arts Academy
Our Performing Arts Academy brings together local industry leading companies, venues with gifted and talented performing arts students.
Reach Academy
Reach Academy is a unique initiative for academically gifted students, to encourage you to stretch yourself academically and aim high in your university and career ambitions.
Sports Academy
Our Sports Academy is designed to provide an opportunity for students to focus on their chosen sport, in a supportive and specialist environment.
Women’s Football Academy
The Exeter College Women’s Football Academy, in partnership with Exeter City Women, offers an elite training and education experience for ambitious female footballers.