1,841 Aberystwyth University reviews

There are always emails being sent out about potential career fairs, lectures, talks, events, etc. There is always something to check out regarding developing skills for employability.

I can't really comment on how the courses are taught since I am an international student and courses are taught differently back home. I will say that having time to actually work on assignments are really nice.

7

It's pretty nice! There are always people playing pool or people hanging out. I don't get involved very much from being extremely shy and awkward, I guess but there isn't really many societies that I am interested in.

8 roommates, 1 shared kitchen and living area, each person has their own bathroom

They are generally pretty good. Easy and accessible. Sometimes a little confusing to navigate but once you've roamed around enough you get the hang out places really fast.

Cute and university student dominated. Walking the city is relaxing (except for the many many hills). Scenery is the key take away of the city life (not including the many pubs and parties to go to on the weekends and I guess weekdays).

I haven't really interacted much with the clubs and societies but the one time I did go to a society social, it did not go very well. So, I guess it depends on which society and club it is and what kind of people are involved.

Support is always and continued to be offered. They make sure students know that there is always support offered whether that be academically and/or mentally.

My uni holds lots of meetings, events, workshops managed by the employability office.

I'm doing a joint honours and I enjoy it very much, however there is disparity between my two departments.

10

The student union if quite efficient and friendly.

We have a great price range for all necessities and all halls are equipped with the necessary features.

Quite complete and efficient

There are many pubs and a few clubs, quite a few restaurants and a nice coastal town with a great reputation.

They are so much fun

Excellent.

The careers office is always sending emails to inform about academic enrichment events and there is plenty of career events too. My modules are allowing me to go on placement if i like.

I like how the environment is relaxed and the teachers are always there to guide you and are very helpful. The lecturers try their best to make the sessions as enjoyable and fun as possible and i really feel i get the most out of it when im there

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Everyone at the student union is very friendly when i see them about the university they are always trying to get people involved and welcome everyone

The accommodation i live in is nice. It is safe and provides a good standard of living. It offers all the facilities you need.

Very good. Library is fantastic. Plenty of places to sit and do work. And lots of coffee shops and a restaurant when you need it. In the accomodation there is close by washing machine and dryers which are very cheap and easy to use.

Fantastic. Everyone is so friendly. The beach at Aberystwyth is stunning and there is so much to see and do.

Good. I dont go much but from what i heard they are fun.

I think the support given is good. My personal tutor is very helpful and supportive. I feel comfortable seeing them or emailing if i have any issues. all of my lecturers have been helpful and always email back within a few hours with helpful guidance. The student support team is also good as they helped me when i had an issue at the start of the year.

There are career advisors

I like my course being roughly half practical and half theoretical. However, I feel like with the practical aspect of the course it should be taught more in depth and not so rushed.

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I haven’t had an opportunity to get involved or had an interest

My accommodation is very nice and spacious and modern with an en suite

My university has good facilities. The library is big with lots of books and computers. There is a gym and a pool.

I prefer my university as it is in a town rather than a city. There are always lots of people in town but it is mostly students and people are nice. It’s also nice to be by the sea and so close to the countryside.

There are a range of clubs and societies for everyone to choose from

The support is good at the university, although I wish there could be more constructive feedback on how to improve my essays for next time .

During my first semester, we all took a module called "Professional and Personal Development" . The module was graded on 3 things: 1) A weekend away - doing activities (socialising with the rest of our course-mates) 2) A written CV 3) A 10 minute presentation on a chosen subject relating to the field. Out of the three items listed, i found writing the CV to be the most helpful as it has given me the opportunity to apply for jobs within the town confidently with a CV that highlights the key attributes I plan on bringing to the role. The presentation is also a great help in terms transferable skills. Presenting well is an important quality to have going into the field of Computer Science as we may be expected to give presentations on the work we have done and where we plan to be at the end of a given time frame for example. In addition to this module, the university also offers an integrated year in industry (3rd year) and another weekend away (2nd year). On this we practice interview technique with big companies, to prepare ourselves for work placements in the 3rd year. Finally, the university is also running careers workshops every so often, and there is always someone to run through your CV with in the SU, or with Staff who are always happy to help.

The thing I like most about the way I am taught are the practical aspects to the course, having workshops each week to put into practice the new things covered in lectures is a great way to consolidate learning. They also offer optional tasks for who want a challenge. The thing I like least about the way I am taught is that sometimes lectures can be a bit dry. I've been studying computer science for 7 years so first year has been a summary of those with a little bit extra. I appreciate that people may not have studies computer science before, and i'm more than happy to sit through the lectures covering material i already know, however it doesn't help when some lectures waffle and over complicate stuff that should be easy.

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The students union in terms of advertising for different clubs and societies, i think is great. They've done a really good job, so much so I've joined two sports societies this year. The SU president is really friendly. There aren't as many people at Aber as there are at other universities, so chances of bumping into him is high, and hes always up for a chat. The one thing I don't like about the SU is that I think they prioritise some sports over other when it comes to funding. The actual SU building leaves much to be desired in terms of hosting events. The freshers fair was a bit dull, and most people would rather do the 10 minute walk to town to get bevvies in one of the many pubs in Aber.

My accommodation is amazing, had a really good year here and had some amazing flat mates. The cleaning supplies i.e. brooms etc could do with a replacement, and if i were to change anything about my dorm, id prefer not to have hard wood floors (mainly cause i'm lazy and dirt is easier to see on wood) The bathroom is the perfect size and the showers are great. I've had absolutely no issues with my room (broken items etc) and if i did then the RAs are always on hand to help out. I have ample storage for clothes and alcohol ;) all in all, an excellent accommodation offered by the university (bit on the expensive side tho)

The facilities offered by the university are great, and cover a wide range of interests held by the students here. Lecture halls and classrooms are always tidy and offer some great equipment for someone studying CS. Toilets are always clean etc. If I were to change something, it'd be to have more practice rooms for instruments on the main campus.

Town life is AMAZING. Despite being only small, we have all the essentials a big Tesco etc, and everything is so close together. The only drawback is it all being down a huge hill. Even though we only have 2 nightclubs, we make up for it with the vast amount of different bars in Aberystwyth, each one with a different vibe. I've visited my friends universities on weekends - cities such as Birmingham, and I agree their nightlife is good but i definitely prefer Aber's cause everything is so much closer together. The 24 hour spar is always helpful. The only thing i'm not a big fan of is walking up a steep hill at 3 in the morning.

I've joined two clubs - Sailing and Frisbee I'm loving them both. Neither of them were offered at my College, however I had done a bit of sailing before so I wasn't that out of my depth. The people here in Aberystwyth are all so friendly and engaging, always up for a laugh and a night out. There are a huge amount of clubs/societies at the university, so everyone can be involved in something if they want to, however if there is something that they've missed, you can always start your own club.

The use of personal tutors is a great help if I had any issues involving my course or the university. They are there to help me get the most out of my education, and I believe they are doing a great job of it. All coursework that i've handed in has been given back with a good amount of feedback so I always have something to work on for next time.

We have a lot of opportunities as students . From Erasmus exchanges, through Year in Abroad scheme, to industrial years in some courses. We have so called AberWork that helps to provide part time job for students, flexible to their schedules. A lot of experts help us what to do after studies with out degree and how to improve our experience and gain experience in certain areas.

The best thing about the courses are the people. The professors have a lot of experience In their fields and are professionals. Also the studies are divided between lectures, seminars and workshops, which gives you full university experience. What I like the least is the small number of hours throughout the week. It’s an individual thing but I would prefer having more classes.

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Students Union works really smoothly. I am a communication manager in one of the societies, but it’s not my role to communicate with them. They provide a lot of support for Clubs and societies and are really kind and polite. There is even opportunity to rent a van from them, which makes it even more supportive.

Accommodation is great and modern. It is really clean and has a lot of space. Aberystwyth Fferm Penglais accommodation is worth its price. It is really close to the university and close to the market. If that was about accommodation, I think Aberystwyth’s one is one of the best in the entire United Kingdom. We have our rooms en suite and shared kitchen. 24-7 support and insurance as well as free Sports Center membership. I love it!

The university facilities might seem old from outside but are really renovated and modern inside. New part of the library has just been finished and every student can feel there like at home. There are many clean and good equipped places to study, silent or louder places, but every student can find a place for himself. Either it is an assignment to write or a group work presentation.

Aberystwyth is full of students and really colourful when it comes to the city life. It has the highest amount of bars and pubs in the entire UK and it has also some good restaurants or take away food. It is a great place to have a birthday party as well as to eat a fancy dinner or lunch. The fact that mostly the town is populated by students, makes it more easygoing and less problematic when it comes to huge parties in private properties.

There are many clubs and societies around the town. From sports to debates, politics, skiing, including Erasmus, Italian or German societies. You will find a place you belong to without any problems. Can’t find any? Take your friends and create your own! As simple as that!

Tutors are really supportive. You can go to them with everything and they will always provide some help. They know our needs and concerns and are really helpful in every single situation.

Careers and job fairs.

Love French cinema. Love etymology. All very interesting content. Like small tutorials and also the atmosphere of lectures.

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It's fab!

Awesome sports and academic and cultural

Town life lol. Friendly. Peaceful. Relaxed.

One for everyone

Tutors are fab. I also volunteer through uni.

9

Not really helpful. My personal tutor didn't reply my email when i need his help.

9

My law tutor and lecturer not willing to write reference for me. And always not reply my email.

9

Lack of time. Focus on different stuff

University halls. Everything are well-ready. Facilities including gym, this is awesome

Awesome

Wasn't city life

Not joining

Lack of contact. Not meeting them often.