Aberystwyth

Posted August 2nd, 2007 by csc104

What we say

What we say:

Situated on the Mid Wales coast it can be said that the Uni is rather remote! In fact, in truth it is not really that close to anything at all. The town is very student based so expect to bump into faces you know even when you don’t want too. This can be good or bad depending on what you want from your Uni experience really.

As for the town, it seems to be touristy so there are nice museums and even a steam railway, nice. Selection of restaurants, bars, couple of clubs (nothing that stands out though) and few cinemas to pass the time.

Something to really think about is the fact that the population of the town pretty much doubles during term time!

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Address:

University of Wales, Aberystwyth Old College King Street Aberystwyth SY23 2AX United Kingdom

Contact number:

+44 (0)1970 623 111

Brief history:

The University was founded in 1872 as University College Wales. In 1894 the college joined the University of Wales as a founder member (prior to this students had been submitted for examinations of the University of London). One of the newest departments in the University is the Department of Sports and Exercise Science, which was established in 2000. Within the next few years the university has plans to establish a department of Psychology, which will be based upon the Centre for Applied Psychology currently found within the department of International Politics.

The University has come under recent criticism for its record on sustainability, with a ranking of 97th out of 106 UK higher education institutions in the "Green League 2007"

University Life

Accommodation & Surrounding Areas:

Availability
- 1st years guaranteed accommodation.

Costs
- Self Catering; prices begin at £62.00 per week (twin), single rooms range from £69.00 to £85.25 per week (en suite).
- Catered; prices begin from £80.75 per week (twin); single rooms are £92.50 per week (prices based on term time only).

Locations
- Given the size of Aberystwyth all halls are within walking distance of the city centre and the relevant campuses.

Facilities
- Free Internet access in all rooms
- Free insurance cover for all rooms

Resources:

Libarary
- 1100 study places
- 700 000 books
- 3 000 journals

Opening hours
- 55 Weekday Hours
- 12 Weekend Hours

IT
- 1000 computers
- 24 hour access

Other
- Language laboratory
- The National Library of Wales access

Accessibility (Disabled Facilities):

- Accommodation is guaranteed in each and every year of study to disabled students.

- The University has a limited number of single study bedrooms and specially-adapted units and we can advise students as to the most suitable Residence for their needs.

- The University provides specialist support for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties at the Language and Learning Centre, where qualified staff are available for advice and guidance. Specialist software is available on the University computer network to improve access for those with specific learning difficulties.

- Designated areas (‘green card’ areas) within the main University libraries have been equipped with a range of equipment to help students with visual or hearing impairments.

Welfare:

Services
- University medical centre (still required to register at local GP though)
- Student Union advice and counselling Centre
- Extensive childcare available on campus
- Nightline
- Student financial support office

Safety
- Security team

Sporting facilities:

Outdoor
- 48 acres of playing fields
- All weather sand dressed floodlit hockey/football pitch

Indoor
- On campus indoor swimming pool
- 2 sports halls
- Technogym equipment
- Wellness fitness suite
- Free weights room
- Dance/Exercise studio
- Indoor 5 aside football pitch
- 9 badminton courts
- 2 basketball courts
- 1 indoor hockey pitch
- 3 volleyball courts
- 18 tennis courts
- Indoor climbing wall

Water based
- Boathouse

Other
- Equestrian centre

Costs
- A 3 year Sporty Card will cost students £87.00 (small cost for each use of facilities)
- Gold membership includes Sporty Card and unlimited access to respective facilities; Gym costs £162, gym & classes costs £174 and swimmming pool costs £90.

Sports Clubs
- Aikido
- American Football
- Archery
- Badminton
- Basketball (men)
- Basketball (women)
- Basketball Cheerleaders
- Boxercise
- Canoeing
- Caving
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Cricket (men)
- Cricket (womens)
- Dance Sport (Aberdance)
- Darts Club
- Dodgeball
- Expeditions
- Fencing
- Football (men)
- Football (women)
- Golf
- Harriers (running Club)
- Hockey (men)
- Hockey (women)
- Judo
- Karate
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering / Rock Climbing
- Netball
- Riding
- Rock Climbing / Mountaineering
- Rugby (men)
- Rugby (women)
- Running
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Skydiving
- Snowboard Club
- Squash
- Sub-aqua
- Surf Club
- Swimming & Waterpolo
- Taekwondo
- Tarannau Cheerleaders
- Tennis
- Trampolining
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men)
- Volleyball (women)
- Walking Club

Boring but important

Fees and bursaries:

Undergraduate fees
- All courses set at £3070

Scholarships
- Excellence bursaries; £2000 award for high academic achievement prior to admission to Aberystwyth in Science, European Languages and Welsh.

- Entrance scholarships; £3600 awards open to all Aberystwyth students who perform outstandingly in two examinations set by the university.

- Merit award; £1000 award for high academic achievement throughout the students degree.

Notible alumni:

Prince Charles the Prince of Wales
Jone Dawes the legendary Welsh rugby player

Visiting

Open day dates:

2007
- Saturday 27th October

Rail:

The railway station is in the centre of Aberystwyth. The main service is via Shrewsbury. There is a frequent bus service from the station to campus and several taxis are available.

Coach:

Regular Trawscambria and National Express bus services operate from the University campus to north and south Wales and the Midlands.

Road:

The University is located alongside the main A487 north to south Wales trunk road. It’s just over a two hour drive from north or south Wales, Birmingham and the west Midlands.