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Admissions :
We operate a personal admissions policy. All applications are considered on their merits, and we can be highly flexible as regards the offers we make. Like all other departments in Aberystwyth, we use the UCAS tariff to frame our offers. Further information about the UCAS tariff is at http://www.aber.ac.uk/application/tariffs.shtml
We accept and encourage applications from:
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Applicants with one or more A level in a foreign language |
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Applicants who don’t have A level but who wish to study a language ab initio (this is available in French, German, Italian and Spanish. |
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Applicants with BTEC National Diploma |
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Applicants with Scottish or Irish qualifications |
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Applicants with international qualifications |
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Mature-age applicants |
A levels :
We normally expect applicants to have 260 points, to include a C grade in the language to be studied [or one of the languages to be studied in the case of Joint Honours or Major/Minor students]. General Studies may be offered as one of the subjects.
Further information about the UCAS tariff which Aberystwyth employs is at http://www.aber.ac.uk/application/tariffs.shtml
Ab initio (Beginners’ Courses) :
Students can study French, German or Spanish to degree level from scratch. Italian can also be studied to degree level as the minor language in R900 (SH European Languages degree scheme). Applicants not offering a language at A level are expected to show evidence of language-learning ability, e.g. a pass at grade C or above in a language at GCSE level or residence abroad. We also normally expect applicants to have 260 points. Such students may be asked to attend for interview.
BTEC National Diploma :
The standard offer is 5 Distinctions and 1 Merit, plus evidence of competence in the language to be studied.
International Qualifications :
The standard offer for applicants taking the International Baccalaureate is 29 points with a specified subject. Applications from students with other international qualifications are considered individually. All such applicants must show evidence of ability in the English language, e.g. by getting a GCSE at grade C or above, a British Council IELTS qualification passed with a minimum score of 6.5, a TOEFL qualification passed with a minimum score of 580 for a paper-based examination or 237 for a computer-based qualification or a pass in the Cambridge Proficiency Test.
Irish and Scottish Qualifications :
The standard offer for candidates offering the ILC is BBBCC (with a C in the language to be studied). The standard offer for candidates offering Scottish Highers is BBBCC (with a C in the language to be studied).
Mature-age Applicants :
We are particularly keen to receive applications from mature candidates. All such applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Where formal qualifications are not present, relevant experience and motivation will be taken into consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: Those whose qualifications are not listed above should not feel that they are disqualified from applying to Aberystwyth; we welcome enquiries from all possible candidates.
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Open Days :
There are two Open Days per year http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/prospectus/open-days/index.php organised by the University.
Visiting Days :
All applicants who are made an offer by this Department will be invited to visit us so that they can discover the advantages of studying here for themselves. There are usually about six Visiting Days a year (most on Wednesdays, two on Saturdays). We are able to offer help with the costs of travelling to attend a Visiting Day. Full information will be sent to you once you have applied and been made an offer. Students who cannot attend an official Visiting Day are welcome to contact us (tel: 01970-622555 or e-mail: Eurolangs@aber.ac.uk) to arrange an alternative time and date.
Interviews :
We invite all applicants to whom we have made an offer to visit us and to meet individually with a member of staff. On the basis of this meeting, applicants may receive reduced offers. In no case will the original offer be raised or withdrawn on the basis of this meeting.
Scholarships :
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the University offers generous scholarships http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/prospectus/scholarships/index.php French, German and Spanish are available as examination subjects.
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Departmental Admissions Tutors : Tel: 01970-622555
Fax: 01970-622553
Dr W. Davies, E-mail Winifred Davies
Dr B. Sibona, E-mail : Bruno Sibona
Dr B. Andréo E-mail : B. Andréo
Department of European Languages,
Department Admission Tutors
Tel: 01970-622555
Fax: 01970-622553
University of Wales Aberystwyth,
ABERYSTWYTH SY23 3DY.
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