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2010 QICF aberystwyth university Introducing aberystwyth university Wales, uk Murtza Ali Ghaznavi, Middle East Manager Facts & Figures • Established in 1872, Aberystwyth is the oldest university in Wales. • Aberystwyth was the first constituent college of the University of Wales. • It has a long history of ‘Excellence’ in Teaching and Research within a unique learning environment. • The University is home to 8,000+ students from across the UK, Europe and the rest of the World. • Famous alumni include HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales Total Population: 25,000 approx Student Population: 8-10,000 Beautiful location! Penglais Campus Why choose Aberystwyth? • Accommodation – guaranteed accommodation for all international students. • Bursaries & Scholarships – a generous number of international scholarships. • Campus University – compact, convenient, no daily commuting costs. • Safe & Secure - low crime area, with insurance costs that are substantially less than those in urban areas. • Excellence in Teaching – over 70% of students taught in departments graded ‘excellent’ by official assessments of teaching quality. • Student Satisfaction – highest score for satisfaction in The Times Good University Guide, 2008 & NSS survey 2009 Advantages - The Facts • RESEARCH - Aberystwyth has one of the highest research income per member of academic staff in the UK. • World leading research takes place in many of our subject areas including International Politics, Computer Science, Geography & Earth Sciences, Theatre, Film and TV Studies • Home to the National Library of Wales– one of Britain’s great copyright libraries http://www.llgc.org.uk • COMMITMENT - Aberystwyth has the highest % of students to complete their courses within normal time, and one of the lowest drop out rates of any British University. • SATISFACTION - In the latest National Student Survey Aberystwyth University was ranked 6th in the UK and top in Wales by students. Departments & Courses • 3 Faculties: Arts; Sciences; Social Sciences • 17 Departments offering more than 400 Subject Combinations • Courses are flexible and fully-modular • Single, Joint and Major/Minor degree schemes available Postgraduate Courses: School of Management & Business • MBA (AMBA Accredited). Requires 3 years work experience 1 year course £13,000 • Masters in Management – 4 options: Management (AMBA Accredited) £8,870 International Business Management (AMBA Accredited) Management and Marketing Management and Finance • Specialist Masters – 3 options: £8870 Advanced Marketing Accounting and Finance International Finance Research Training OR Specialist Pathways School of Management & Business: Scholarships • 10 SMB Management Awards – £2000 each • 10 SMB Specialist Masters Awards - £2000 each • 20 MBA Ambassador Scholarships - £3000 each Postgraduate Courses: International Politics Est. 1919 – world’s first university department of International Politics • International Politics • International Relations Theory • Postcolonial Politics • Security Studies • Strategic Studies • Terrorism and International Relations • Intelligence Studies • Intelligence Studies & International History • Intelligence and Strategic Studies • International History • European Politics £8,870 Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) • World class research and education centre • Focuses on creative solutions to some of the major challenges faced by the world today in the areas of sustainable land use, climate change, renewable energy and the security of food and water supplies • MSc Managing the Environment - 6 specialist pathways: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/studying/taught-postgraduate-courses/msc-man-env/ 1. Environmental Sustainability 2. Environmental Impact Assessment 3. Marine and Freshwater Systems 4. Habitat Restoration and Conservation 5. Risk Assessment of GM Crops 6. Bioenergy and Environmental Change Institute of Mathematics & Physics • A world leading research institute, supporting 3 major groups at the forefront of science • New courses include: - Astrophysics - Space Science and Robotics - Mathematical Theoretical Physics • Directly involved in the Chandrayaan-1 first lunar mission from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Computer Science • Department of Computer Science is number 1 in Wales and in the top 20 of all UK computing departments • Specialist areas include Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics • Postgraduate courses include: - MSc Intelligent Autonomous Systems - MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/cs/ Aberystwyth International Excellence Scholarships £2,000-3,000 Available for ALL subjects Resources & Facilities National Library of Wales Resources & Facilities • The National Library of Wales and University Libraries • Over 1000 PCs available, many with 24hr access • Internet access in Halls of Residence • Wi-fi hotspots across campus • International English Centre (IEC) within the International Office which offers flexible pre-sessional and pre-Masters courses • In-country diagnostic English/IELTS testing may also be provided (subject to demand) IEC Programmes • International Foundation Programme (IFP) with September and January entry points (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 61 iBT min. entry) • Pre-Master’s Programme with September and January entry (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 61 iBT min. entry) • Pre-sessional courses from June to September offering 12, 6 and 3 week programmes • Year-round target English courses with entry points in September, January and April • For further info. visit www.aber.ac.uk/en/international-english/ Study Skills Many workshops & classes available, including: • • • • • • • • Research Techniques Essay Writing Note Taking Help with Mathematical Skills Computer Skills Time Management Career Planning and Guidance Using the Library Accommodation • All accommodation is convenient for the campuses so there are no real commuting costs. • Value for money accommodation starting at £69 per week. • A wide range of accommodation to suit all requirements (catered, self-catered, en suite etc) • Guaranteed accommodation for all first year students. • Spectacular scenic views from many rooms. Type of Accommodation in Aberystwyth Annual Cost 2009/10 Estimated Weekly Cost (from late September to early June) Self-Catered (e.g. Cwrt Mawr) S T £3,020 £2,485 S T Catered Hall (e.g. Penbryn - to include meal allowance) S T £3,685 £3,210 S £100.80 T £87.75 En-suite single rooms in a self contained flat for 8 – self catered S £3,470 S £94-90 £82.60 £67.90 Social & Cultural Life • Lively campus scene • Town centre a 10min walk from the main campus • Large range of pubs, clubs, cafes, bistros, restaurants • All year round student promotions and discounts • Over 160 clubs and societies • Many opportunities for voluntary and charity work Aberystwyth – The Town The Arts Centre – the largest and busiest in WALES • • • • • • Concert Hall Theatre Cinema Café Shops Galleries The Students’ Union The Union provides students with… • • • • • • • • Student Shop Job Link Hairdressers & Beauty Salon Night Club Student Support Groups Student Rag & ‘Dim Prob’ activities Support for Clubs & Societies University Newspaper and Radio Sports • Wide range of sporting facilities available, including: • 52 acres of sports pitches • 2 sports halls • Wellness fitness suite • All-weather pitch • Box Rox climbing facility • Tennis, basketball, badminton and volleyball courts… • Sports to cater for all interests • Unique mixture of excellent natural and man-made locations