Welcome Singapore

Contact: Samantha Vallin
Phone: +44 7970 457 497
Email: saw43@aber.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Pre-Sessional English

6 week Pre-sessional English

Will improve your English Language ability by the equivalent of 0.5 IELTS points.

12 week Pre-sessional English

Will improve your English Language ability by the equivalent of 1.0 IELTS points.

Foundation

International Foundation Programme (September -June)

Secondary 4: Term 2 transcript - Grades of A- C in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths.

Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.

IELTS for UKVI 4.5 - 5.0 depending on pathway selected.

FastTrack International Foundation Programme (January – June)

Secondary 4: Term 2 transcript - Grades of A- B in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths.

Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.

IELTS 5.0-5.5 depending on pathway selected.

Undergraduate

Singapore- Cambridge GCE A-Levels Offers can vary depending on the course, but are typically in the range of CCC – BBB (104 – 128 UCAS tariff points).

Applicants with lower scores may be considered for courses with integrated foundation years.

Polytechnic Diploma may be considered for an alternative year of entry.

Undergraduate English Language Requirements :

IELTS 6.0 – 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

The above requirements are dependent on the department as well as the course of your choice. See other acceptable proficiency tests.

Postgraduate

UK degree classification	cGPA	Percentage %
First class honours	3.7	82%
Upper-second class honours	3.52	77.80%
Lower-second class honours	3	70%

Please note each course may require specific entry grades from the qualifications highlighted above. Some courses may also require an additional portfolio or interview.

Postgraduate English Language Requirements :

IELTS 6.0 – 7.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

The above requirements are dependent on the department as well as the course of your choice. See other acceptable proficiency tests.

Research

Ordinarily you will need a strong grade from your Bachelors degree (2:1 equivalent or above), and/or a Masters degree.

You will also need to write a comprehensive research proposal as part of your application. It is advised to identify a potential supervisor in advance.

English Requirements

Password English Test
Aberystwyth University is pleased to be working with Password to offer an online English test for FREE*

*Terms and conditions apply. Contact malstaff@aber.ac.uk to find out more.

All non-UK students from countries where English is not the first language are required to show evidence of sufficient knowledge of English - your level of proficiency in English must be proved before you begin your course. If you have not achieved the required level prior to the receipt of the acceptance for admission, the formal offer will include a condition that you will need to attain essential knowledge before the start of your course.

Scholarships

Award	Value & Benefit	Further Information
International Accommodation Award (Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)	International students are eligible to receive zero-cost university accommodation for at least one academic year. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.	See our Scholarships page for more information
Global Citizens Scholarship	Offers international students with a tuition fee discount between £3,000-£4,500 per year. Terms and conditions apply.	See our Scholarships page for more information
Aber Grad Global Scholarship	Offers returning international Aberystwyth University graduates a £2,000 tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses. Terms and conditions apply.	See our Scholarships page for more information
International Family Award	Offers new international students a £1,000 annual tuition fee reduction if a relative or friend is currently studying or previously completed a degree at Aberystwyth University. Terms and conditions apply.	See our Scholarships page for more information
Caru Aber International Award	Offers returning Study Abroad, Exchange, or Summer School international students a £1,000 annual tuition discount for full degree study. Terms and conditions apply.	See our Scholarships page for more information
Chevening Scholarships	Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject.	See our Chevening Scholarshipspage for more information.

For further information on scholarships and bursaries please visit our fees and scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office at international@aber.ac.uk.

Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones graduated with a degree in History & Welsh History in 1985. In addition to his successful career, Andrew also acts as Aber's unofficial ambassador in Singapore and he is willing to assist any Aber alumnus with locating and/or doing business there.

What do you remember most about your time at Aber?

I remember the stunning journey across mid-Wales to start each term, Aber's dramatic geography and the weather! Aber's size and distance from the 'real world' made for a closeness and community where it was easy to make friends. It was a great atmosphere for studying History, and the National Library made it unbeatable.

What are you doing now career-wise and how has your Aberystwyth Degree helped?

These days I work independently as an Entrepreneur and Executive Coach. I help my clients work on their personal, business and organizational development. I am an MBA Career Counselor at Insead & Singapore Management University. I am active in the Singapore start-up scene, as a Mentor and Entrepreneur, where I develop businesses around Human Resources and the related Technologies, such as the GatewaySingapore.com family of websites.

Previously, I was a Managing Director in HR, Technology & Operations at Deutsche Bank, in Singapore. Thanks to the Careers Service I discovered voluntary work while studying at Aber and, after I left, I continued while I worked out what to do. Since 1992 I have lived in Asia and taken regional and global roles across HR, IT and Operations.

History gave me an awareness of different cultures and the appreciation that we all think differently, which has helped managing across cultures. I appreciate the basic training in intellectual rigour and the ability to form and express my own judgment from diverse material. I value the critical thinking skills to deconstruct points of view, and test for cause and effect. Managing change is a large part of what I do; and History is a rich stock of Change Management archetypes showing what can go wrong and how change has been documented, championed and derailed.

What advice would you have for a student doing your course now?

Follow your passion, experiment with different points of view and take risks. You will not see this opportunity again, so live all aspects of it 100% - adventure off the reading list; seek out people who have nothing in common with you; take a deep breath and express your own ideas. The more that you listen and read, the more you will understand yourself.

Agents

Working with Trusted Education Agents
Aberystwyth University partners only with approved overseas representatives who meet strict professional and ethical standards. Learn how we support international students, uphold transparency, and promote excellence through the UK Agent Quality Framework.

Find out more and access useful guidance for choosing a trusted education agent here: Agent Quality Framework.

AECC Global

230 Victoria Street, #15-01/08 Bugis Junction Towers Singapore , Singapore, 188024

Email: info@aecc.ac.uk
Tel: +65 9642 7476
Website: www.aeccglobal.sg

IDP Education Singapore

2 Handy Rd,
#02-08, The Cathay
Singapore 229233

Email: sabrina.hussain@idp.com
Tel: +65 6819 0560
Website: www.idp.com/singapore/

Fortrust International

47 Hume Avenue
#09-11, Parc Palais
Singapore 598748

Email: info@fortrust.com
Tel: +61 292 690 933
Website: www.fortrust.com