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Aberystwyth University

Location: Aberystwyth University Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL

Website: https://aber.ac.uk/

Overview

Established in 1872, as the first University College in Wales, Aberystwyth University is one of the UK’s most important institutions. Our reputation for research power, teaching excellence, graduate employability and our unbelievable location are what set us apart from other universities.

 

We pride ourselves on being ranked #1 in the UK for Teaching Quality*. Our teaching is directly informed by cutting-edge research; includes a strong focus on developing professional skills; and our high staff-student ratio means every student has the support they need to succeed. 97% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months, and Student Satisfaction is higher than at any other UK University**.

 

Aberystwyth is a vibrant and welcoming university town in a stunning location on the west coast of the UK. It is both at the heart of Wales and home to a rich variety of cultures, people and entertainment. It is home to the impressive National Library of Wales: one of few places to contain a copy of every book ever printed in the UK.

 

For international students, we offer generous Scholarships covering the cost of your accommodation, as well as free gym membership, immigration advice, careers support and transport to Aberystwyth upon arrival to the UK.

 

With the mountains behind you and the sea at your toes, you will not find a more beautiful place than Aberystwyth University to learn new concepts, develop friendships, broaden your horizons and kick-start your career.

 

*The Times: Good University Guide 2021

** The Times: Good University Guide 2021

 

Population: 6,805

Campus Type: Rural

Quick Facts

  • Top University of Student Satisfaction (The Times, Good University Guide 2021)

  • Top University for Teaching Quality (The Times, Good University Guide 2021)

  • Amazing scenery with the coast and mountains giving plenty of outdoor opportunities.

  • The National Library of Wales is right on our doorstep.

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Undergraduate Information

US Entry Requirements

Minimum final GPA of 3.0 – 3.2 (depending on the subject to be studied)

Plus one of the following:

  • Minimum of 2 AP tests with scores of 3+ (subject-specific requirements for some degree programmes)

  • Minimum of 2 High School Honors classes with B grades

  • Minimum of 2 College Level classes with B grades

 

Applicants with lower scores may be considered for courses with integrated foundation years.

 

For mature learners (ie applicants over the age of 21), we will also consider work experience in lieu of exams on a case by case basis.

 

If you are studying the IB programme we generally look for 26-30 points.

  • Accounting And Finance
  • Adventure Tourism Management
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Science
  • Applied Mathematics / Pure Mathematics
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Biology And Climate Change
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Climate Change
  • Business And Management
  • Business Economics
  • Business Finance
  • Business Information Technology
  • Business Law
  • Celtic Studies
  • Childhood Studies
  • Computer Graphics Vision And Games
  • Computer Science
  • Countryside Conservation
  • Creative Arts
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminology
  • Cultural Heritage: Libraries, Archives and Museums
  • Cymraeg
  • Data Science
  • Digital Marketing
  • Drama And Theatre
  • Early Childhood Studies With Early Years Practitioner Status
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering Physics
  • English
  • English And Creative Writing
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Equine And Veterinary Bioscience
  • Equine Science
  • Equine Studies
  • European Languages
  • European Law
  • Film And Television Studies
  • Film-Making
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Fine Art
  • French
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • History
  • History And Media
  • History And Welsh History
  • Human Biology And Health
  • Human Geography
  • Human Rights
  • Information And Library Studies
  • International Politics
  • Internet Computing And Systems Administration
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Life Sciences
  • Marine And Freshwater Biology
  • Marketing
  • Mathematical And Physical Sciences
  • Mathematical And Theoretical Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Media And Communication Studies
  • Medieval And Early Modern History
  • Microbiology
  • Modern And Contemporary History
  • Modern German Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Physical Geography
  • Physics
  • Plant Biology
  • Plant Biology With Foundation Year
  • Political Studies
  • Politics
  • Politics And Modern History
  • Psychology
  • Pure Mathematics / Statistics
  • Robotics And Embedded Systems Engineering
  • Scenography And Theatre Design
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Space Science And Robotics
  • Sport And Exercise Science
  • Strategy Intelligence And Security
  • Theatre Film And Television
  • Tourism Management
  • Veterinary Biosciences
  • Web Development
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Writing For Broadcasting Media And Performance
  • Zoology

Graduate Information

US Entry Requirements

Generally, the minimum entry requirement for most taught Masters courses is a lower second class honours degree (2ii). However, some departments may require upper second class honours degrees (2i) (e.g. School of Art) or relevant work experience.

 

2.6 GPA = UK 2ii Honours

3.1 GPA = UK 2i Honours

3.6 GPA = UK 1st Class Honours

  • Accounting
  • Advanced Computer Science
  • Advanced Media Production
  • Agriculture
  • Agrifood Innovation
  • Animal Science
  • Archive Administration
  • Archives And Records Management
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bioinnovation
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology With Balanced Science
  • Biosciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Change Leadership
  • Chemistry With Balanced Science
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Criminology And Criminal Justice
  • Data Science
  • Digital Curation
  • Digital Information And Media Management
  • Digital Preservation
  • Documentary Filmmaking: Landscape And Ecology
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Environmental Change Impact And Adaptation
  • Environmental Law And Human Rights
  • Environmental Law And Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Equine Science
  • European Languages
  • Farm Consultancy And Knowledge Exchange
  • Film Producing
  • Finance
  • Fine Art
  • Geography
  • Geography And Earth Sciences
  • History
  • History And Heritage
  • History Of Wales
  • Human Rights And Humanitarian Law
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Information And Library Studies
  • Information Governance And Assurance
  • International Archives Records And Information Management
  • International Business And Marketing
  • International Business Management
  • International Commercial And Environmental Law
  • International Commercial Law
  • International Finance
  • International Politics
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Librarianship
  • Literary Studies
  • Literature And Creative Writing
  • Livestock Science
  • Management
  • Master Of Business Administration
  • Mathematics
  • Medieval Britain & Europe
  • Modern History
  • Modern Languages
  • Parasite Control
  • Physics
  • Professional Doctorate In Agriculture
  • Psychology
  • Remote Sensing And Gis
  • Sport And Exercise Science
  • Statistics For Computational Biology
  • Sustainable And Efficient Food Production
  • Theatre Film & TV Studies
  • Teaching In Higher Educations
  • Theatre Practice: Performance And Scenography
  • Welsh And Celtic Studies
  • Youth Justice

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