The School of Art in the national league tables

THE GUARDIAN

In the Guardian University Guide 2012, the School of Art at Aberystwyth University appeared 8th out of 82 institutions across the UK that offer Art & Design courses. We were by far the highest scoring art department in Wales.

Students at Degree Show.Focussing on the Top 10 Art & Design providers in the UK, this is how we got there. With a score of 87% for student satisfaction with the course, the School of Art came 3rd in the UK. (Writtle Agricultural College in Essex scored 100% satisfaction for their Landscape and Garden Design degrees. So comparing like with like, we were actually 2nd in the UK.) With a score of 91% for student satisfaction with teaching, we came 2nd in the UK. (Once more Writtle College appeared above us, so comparing like with like we were 1st in the UK.) And with a score of 67% for student satisfaction with feedback, we came in 6th in the UK.

Though we generally make offers in the region of 240 points, our average entry tariff score for 2010-11 was 347 points.

 

THE TIMES

In the Times Good University Guide 2012 the School of Art at Aberystwyth University scored 84% for Student Satisfaction. This placed us 2nd in the UK. With just one more point, Brunel University appeared first for its engineering, automotive, games and product design courses. Over all, we appeared 17th out of 79 institutions in the UK. We were the highest scoring art and design provider in Wales.

 

Thanks to the dedication, energy and enthusiasm of staff, the School of Art continues to cultivate strong, independent and satisfied students.