Is Aberystwyth University a good uni?

Hi @c.jones1509 ,

I am current 2nd year student at Aberystwyth University and I am really enjoying my time here. Aberystwyth is a great place to be a student, there is a great feel to the town and there is always plenty to do and see. The University has a very friendly and welcoming feel and has even been named Welsh University of the Year for 2020 in The Sunday Times Good University Guide. The teaching quality is very high, The Sunday Times Good University Guide has been named the University of the Year in 2018 and 2019 for Teaching quality.

Looking at the modules offered at each university is a really good way of comparing the courses to see which may interest you more. This is something I did when comparing universities when I applied and definitely helped me make my decision. It may also be worth looking at how each course is assessed, to compare which style of assessment may suit the way you work best. Rankings are definitely useful to look at, but it is also important to think about how the course is suited to your interests and what you are going to get out of it.

The town is well known for being a very safe place to live and has a very friendly atmosphere attracts many students here, including myself. Although Aberystwyth is a small town the nightlife is great, there a lot of pubs as well as cocktail bars and two clubs. It is very reasonably priced, especially when compared to a lot of the cities. There are lots of cafes and shops, as well as several supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl, M&S and Iceland) that are all very accessible. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area as well with Snowdonia National Park on the doorstep and Birmingham, Cardiff and Shrewsbury are very accessible for a day trip.

I personally don’t speak any Welsh and I have never had any issues; people do speak both Welsh and English. However, there are plenty of opportunities for you to improve your Welsh if you are interested, there are subsidised courses available via the University!

We have an interactive online open day coming up where you can have the opportunity to talk online to course lecturers, current students and admissions staff as well as take a panoramic tour of our campus and accommodation. You can register here if interested?

We also have weekly live chats ever Wednesday 4-6pm where you can speak to staff and current students, if you have any questions 😊. I am also more than willing to help with any questions you have about life at Aberystwyth University.

Let me know if you have any other questions,

Rebecca 😊

Hi @c.jones1509 ,

I am current 2nd year student at Aberystwyth University and I am really enjoying my time here. Aberystwyth is a great place to be a student, there is a great feel to the town and there is always plenty to do and see. The University has a very friendly and welcoming feel and has even been named Welsh University of the Year for 2020 in The Sunday Times Good University Guide. The teaching quality is very high, The Sunday Times Good University Guide has been named the University of the Year in 2018 and 2019 for Teaching quality.

Looking at the modules offered at each university is a really good way of comparing the courses to see which may interest you more. This is something I did when comparing universities when I applied and definitely helped me make my decision. It may also be worth looking at how each course is assessed, to compare which style of assessment may suit the way you work best. Rankings are definitely useful to look at, but it is also important to think about how the course is suited to your interests and what you are going to get out of it.

The town is well known for being a very safe place to live and has a very friendly atmosphere attracts many students here, including myself. Although Aberystwyth is a small town the nightlife is great, there a lot of pubs as well as cocktail bars and two clubs. It is very reasonably priced, especially when compared to a lot of the cities. There are lots of cafes and shops, as well as several supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl, M&S and Iceland) that are all very accessible. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area as well with Snowdonia National Park on the doorstep and Birmingham, Cardiff and Shrewsbury are very accessible for a day trip.

I personally don’t speak any Welsh and I have never had any issues; people do speak both Welsh and English. However, there are plenty of opportunities for you to improve your Welsh if you are interested, there are subsidised courses available via the University!

We have an interactive online open day coming up where you can have the opportunity to talk online to course lecturers, current students and admissions staff as well as take a panoramic tour of our campus and accommodation. You can register here if interested?

We also have weekly live chats ever Wednesday 4-6pm where you can speak to staff and current students, if you have any questions 😊. I am also more than willing to help with any questions you have about life at Aberystwyth University.

Let me know if you have any other questions,

Rebecca 😊

Any students currently at Aberystwyth that can give me advice?

I've been told that its very largely a welsh speaking town, my welsh isn't great- will this hinder me?
What's the town like? The overall feel of it?- Due to the coronavirus situation I won't be able to visit.

My parents are very set on me going to an 'outstanding university'- (ie like Russell group) as they say that makes all the difference..
Is it a good uni? In terms of rankings it's not ranked overly high on the general UK university league tables but it's fairly high for my subject (social sciences) where it's ranked 45th. What does this mean?

Thanks in advance.

I am also coming in for supply chain management, how about jobs in Aberystwyth, though I also have an offer with Cardiff University I am yet to decide. For me I want sustainability, affordability and where I can work and study.