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Aberystwyth University


Quick Stats:

Institution ranking:
49
Location:

South Wales

Registered students: 10760
Students from Russia:
5
Students satisfaction:
90%

History

  • Established in 1872, Aberystwyth was the first university institution in Wales.
  • Aberystwyth University has pioneered a number of academic disciplines – drama, geography, international politics and Welsh were first taught to degree level at Aberystwyth.
  •  The university has an international reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research. 

Location and Transport 

  • Superbly located on the coast in central Wales, the university’s campus enjoys spectacular views over the sea.
  • The university’s campus is landscaped into a hillside and has a fine mix of classical and modern buildings.
  • Direct road and rail links with all the major urban areas of Wales and England. 

Accommodation 

  • All first year students are guaranteed a place in university accommodation.
  • The university offers a wide choice of catered and self-catered accommodation both on the campus and the seafront. 
  • Certain residences are dedicated for particular groups of students (international, mature, Welsh speaking, etc).

Academic strengths 

  • Accounting & Finance, Biological Sciences, Business & Management, Celtic Studies, Computer Science, Criminology, Drama, Economics, English and Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Film & Television Studies, Geography, Information Management, International Politics, Irish, Law, Psychology, Rural Sciences, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Science, and Welsh.      

 

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

  • University library with over 800,000 books, journals and periodicals.
  • Over 800 PCs available on 24 hour access.
  • National Library of Wales, one of only five copyright libraries in Britain, is next door to the campus.  

Availability of part-time work 

  • The university’s Job Link scheme provides a range of opportunities for part-time work.
  • There is no shortage of part-time work, provided students are flexible and offer relevant skills.

Academic specialism:

Research score:

Business and Administrative studies - 1.95
Celtic studies - 2.80
Creative Arts and Design - 2.70
English studies - 2.45
European studies - 2.30
Historical and Philosophical studies - 2.35
History by topic - 1.95
Information services - 2.45
Law - 2.05
Mathematical and computer sciences - 2.95
Physical geographical sciences - 2.80
Physics - 1.95
Politics - 2.95
Sports science - 1.80
Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects - 2.50
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Faculties and departments:

Arts / Education and Lifelong Learning
Arts / English
Arts / European Languages
Arts / History and Welsh History
Arts / Interdepartmental
Arts / School of Art
Arts / Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Arts / Welsh
Science / Computer Science
Science / Institute of Biological Sciences
Science / Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences
Science / Institute of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Science / Institute of Rural Sciences
Science / Interdepartmental
Science / Sport and Exercise Science
Social Sciences / Information Studies
Social Sciences / Interdepartmental
Social Sciences / International Politics
Social Sciences / Law
Social Sciences / School of Management and Business
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Statistics:

% overseas: 14%
% male/female: 45% / 55%
% postgraduate: 23%
% full-time/part-time: 65% / 35%
% break from study: : 20%

Contacts:

Address: Aberystwyth University
Old College
King Street
Aberystwyth
SY23 2AX
UK
Telephone: 01970 623111

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