Aberystwyth University

Overview

Broad study areas: Humanities, social sciences, law, information & library studies, business, sciences, agriculture, rural studies, fine & performing arts, welsh medium studies.

Students: Total 9300 (6900 full-time, 2400 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students: 8000 (5800 full-time, 2200 part-time), of which 2% international, 12% mature on entry. Postgraduates 1000. Teaching staff: 320 full-time.

In Brief

Traditional and research-led; constituent member of Wales University.

Location: Aberystwyth on west coast of Wales.

Average UCAS points on entry: 245.

Admissions information: AS-levels accepted, usually in combination with 2+ A-levels (4 AS- and 1 A-level may be acceptable in some cases). Key Skills level 3 (IT, communication, application of number) if offered, count towards UCAS tariff.

Drop-out rate: 7%.

State school entry: 93%.

Accommodation: All first years housed.

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